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CREATIVITY Why We Must Reorient from Doing to Being

EARTH Guardians Kids Say No to Global Warming

Just Walk 22 Minutes a Day Boosts Well-Being

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his month we are featuring the topic of creativity. In an interview with filmmaker Barnett Bain, writer Linda Sechrist shares the theories behind his new project, The Book of Doing and Being: Rediscovering Creativity in Life, Love, and Work, which offers tools everyone can use to develop a creativity practice designed to move us beyond our unconscious hand-me-down worldview, escape mental and emotional straightjackets and unlock great reservoirs of imagination. In so doing, we discover we can create anything we like; from a work of art to a fulfilling relationship.

In “Yay For Play,” April Thompson, approaches creativity more from another perspective, Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way for Parents, Raising Creative Children, advises, “If you make art the center, insisting that kids be creative, they may feel a sense of pressure,” but, “If you make inspiration the center, it spills over into art.”

Also in this issue, our local experts weigh in with information about pediatric ayurveda and the mind-body types of children from local Integrative Pediatrician Alina Olteanu; stimulating creativity using aromatherapy by clinical aromatherapist Mary Ellen Dorey and mulching tips from organic soil expert Beau Propes.

As a mother, wife and business owner, I know I am creative every day in order to get done what needs doing. But the part about being creative that is refreshing, inspiring and therapeutic lives outside my normal application of being creative.

For me, it’s in being out in nature or quietly inventing some way of fixing something around the home.

I think it’s safe to say that creativity is a state of mind. Building a barbecue pit in the yard, doing yard work, cooking in the kitchen of writing a poem—or maybe even just thinking about those things—always summons our resources to express the intrinsic impulse to make something that wasn’t there before.

As we close out the summer, I hope you’ll take some time to explore being creative in some way that’s outside your normal realm.

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Keeping Food Out of the Trash Bin

20 THE GARDEN CURE Natural Sanctuaries Heal Body and Spirit

by Sandra Murphy

22 JUST WALK

22 Minutes a Day Boosts Well-Being

by Randy Kambic

24 GROWING UP

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Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves

by Judith Fertig

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CREATIVITY CAN SAVE THE WORLD

Fresh Thinking Challenges Rigid Mindsets

by Linda Sechrist

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Ways to Spark a Child’s Creativity

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Kids Say No to Global Warming

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80 Family Dentistry is hosting their fifth annual Day of Free Dentistry in partnership with Dentistry from the Heart on August 20 for any adult with a dental need that is otherwise unable to get dental care.

Dr. Travis Campbell and his volunteers have helped hundreds of people in years past and are prepared to help up to 100 patients in 2016. Registration start at 6:30 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis, and treatments begin at 7 a.m. Some people will line up the preceding evening.

Nonprofit Dentistry from the Heart events have contributed more than $12 million in free dentistry and helped more than 80,000 patients nationwide and globally.

Location: 2111 E. University Dr., Ste. 20, Prosper, TX. For more information, call 380 Family Dentistry at 972-533-2458 or visit 380Dental.com and DentistryFromTheHeart.org.

Dallas Sierra Club Backpacking Class and Field Trip

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ackpacking 101, an interactive class designed for newbie backpackers and those that want to refresh their backpacking knowledge and skills, will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., August 13, at the Whole Foods Market at Preston Road and Forest Lane, in Dallas.

Dallas Sierra Club trip leaders with decades of backpacking experiences will present a comprehensive overview of packs, boots, tents, sleeping bags, food and cooking, clothing, wilderness ethics, sanitation and more to make backpacking more comfortable and less expensive.

Opt to enjoy three days of backpacking or day hiking in the Santa Fe Peaks and Foothills of New Mexico on Labor Day weekend from September 2 through 6 via a chartered sleeper bus leaving Dallas Friday night, arriving in time for breakfast in Santa Fe. There will be a range of difficulty levels and altitudes.

Class is $35 for Sierra Club members; $40 for non-members. For more information, call 214-368-2306. For trip information, call coordinator Mark Stein at 214-526-3733. See ad, page 18.

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TAMA Microcurrent Therapy Available at Ronit Mor Spa & Wellness

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onit Mor Spa & Wellness has begun using an alternative approach to anti-aging using TAMA Blue Onyx microcurrent therapy. According to Mor, “No other Ronit Mor aesthetic service can come close to these proven results achieved with TAMA. It’s used in some of the most prestigious spas around the world, and I’m really excited to be the only spa in Dallas offering it.”

What makes TAMA unique is its patented Multi-Mode Waveform stimulation, which provides both short-term and long-term benefits without inducing inflammation. Full facial treatments take about 80 minutes. While many clients see improvement after one session, Mor says best results are achieved by multiple sessions.

Mor says those in the public eye seek out TAMA treatments because they are safe and highly effective at diminishing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and rosacea; improving muscle tone and elasticity in face, neck and hands; lifting jowls and eyebrows; and tightening large pores, among other benefits.

For appointments or consultations, call 214-973-0482 For more information, visit RonitMor.com. See ad, page 15.

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newsbriefs Learn How Sound Healing and Shamanism Support Health

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six-month Shamanic Sound Healing Training course begins September 18 at Star Coyote Sound Temple, in Plano. Meeting from 1 to 5 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month, plus a private session, it will focus on the use of mindful sound, energy and shamanic journey in life, work, family and a healing practice.

Participants will learn about the use of sacred music and intentional creation to lower stress, manifest reality and create healthy habits. Experiential practices, musical journeys and the teachings that accompany the experiences are provided.

Cost is $222 per month for six months. For more, call 469344-6484 or visit StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com. See ad, page 19.

DFW Free Yoga Day

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tudios across the Dallas/Fort Worth area and beyond will offer free classes from sunrise to sunset as part of the 10th annual Free Day of Yoga on Labor Day, September 5. People of every age and fitness level can try yoga for the first time, experience a new style of yoga or share yoga with family and friends. The Dallas Kick-Off Festival will be held from 3 to 9 p.m., September 3, at the Latino Cultural Center.

Since the event’s inception in 2007, more than 20,000 students have joined in Free Day of Yoga events to experience the physical, spiritual, emotional and mental benefits of practicing yoga.

Admission is free. Kick-Off Festival: 2600 Live Oak St. (Loop 12) For more information, visit dfwfreedayofyoga.com. See ad, page 34.

Texas Iced Tea Festival

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he second annual Texas Iced Tea Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 13, in a spacious indoor, air-conditioned, handicapped accessible venue in Lewisville.

The event features live entertainment, children’s activities, tea samples, talks and shopping, plus a Best Iced Tea Contest. The first 100 adult ticket buyers will receive a “swag bag” with tea samples, magazines and promotional materials.

Adults $10 advance, $15 at the door; Children 2-12: $4 advance, $5 at the door. Location: Premier Event Center, Lakeland Plaza, 1165 S. Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville. Advance tickets available via EventBrite.com. For more information, call 832-703-0823 or visit IcedTeaFest.org.

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Olteanu Offers a Better School Physical

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r. Alina Olteanu, founder of Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, in Frisco, is offering holistic school and sport Alina Olteanu physicals. Oltenau says her type of physical is far more than just getting the doctor’s signature and check marks that the school or sports coach needs to see. “They are an opportunity to detect early health problems and to educate kids on how to stay healthy, so that they can do what healthy kids do best: learn in school and enjoy life,” she notes. “We provide a different wellness visit experience that is personalized and addresses all aspects of a child’s health, mind-body-spirit, not a one-size-fits-all back-to-school physical exam.”

Whole Child Pediatrics is a fullservice, integrative and holistic pediatric office, providing traditional Western medical and holistic care. A natural ‘pharmacy’ and meditation classes round out patient care. Oltenau provides her patients with information on nutrition, herbs and supplements, and knows that pharmaceutical treatments are not the only answer for all childhood problems Sports or school physicals are $75 or patients can use insurance. Location: 3550 Parkwood Blvd., Ste. B-100, Frisco. For appointments, call 214736-1954. For more information, visit WholeChildTexas.com. See ad, page 7.

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newsbriefs A Unique Getaway for the Crafty Minded

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reative Cottage has been providing a comfortable and fun getaway for women to join together in fellowship and do a craft or hobby that they love since 2007. Part of the experience includes enjoying amazing food and a crafting space that anticipates their needs while spending time with friends and recharging themselves before they step back in their roles Melody Shell and as mother, grandmother, wife, caregiver, sister or friend.

Susanne DeMattia Creative Cottage is for women of all ages that love to get away with their friends and indulge in their favorite crafting hobby; scrapbooking, quilting, sewing, beading or making Pinterest projects. They also have a talented massage therapist, an amazing chef and a fully furnished kitchen.

Owners Melody Schell and Susanne DeMattia wanted a place that was reasonably priced, with good lighting, comGuests working at fortable chairs, specialty crafting equipment, lots of chocoCreative Cottage late and good food they didn’t have to pay an arm and a leg for where could stay in their pajamas all day if they wanted.

Location: 3847 FM 1461, McKinney. For pricing and more information, call 972898-9470 or visit CreativeCottageRetreat.com.

Quilt Show in Plano

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uilt Plano 2016, hosted by Quilter’s Guild of Plano, will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 12 and 13, at the Plano Centre. The full day of activities includes a judged show with more than 300 quilts, free skills sessions, a mini-quilt silent auction and activities for kids.

Attendees can browse the special exhibits and visit more than 45 vendors. Appraisal services are available and there will be door prizes and a special raffle drawing.

Admission is $8/$7 for seniors. Location: 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. in Plano. For more information, visit qgplano.org.

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Dorey Incorporates New Training into Reflexology

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ary Ellen Dorey, owner of Dorey AromaTherapy & Reflexology, who recently attended advanced aromatherapy training with Mary Ellen Dorey Dr. Robert Tisserand, in Boulder, Colorado, and received training as a Trinity Energy Progression practitioner with Jennifer Cunnings, of My heart Reiki, in Dallas, now incorporates Trinity Energy Progression in her reflexology sessions.

She states, “I always want to keep sharpening my skills so when I see reflexology clients I have deeper knowledge from which to address their concerns.

With Trinity Energy progression, you turn up your inner light of divine consciousness. This technique has already impacted my clients in a subtle, yet profound way.

As I am working on them, I am consciously working with this energy, and the results are a deeper sense of relaxation, release from stress, worry and anxiety.

When the body and mind relax, there is deeper healing in the whole body.”

Location: Lakeside Market shopping Plaza inside Luxe Salon & Design, 4017 Preston Rd., Ste. 525, Plano. For appointments, call 972-567-3962. For more information, visit DoreyAromatherapy. com. See ad, page 9.

kudos Keep Texas Beautiful, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, has awarded 2016 Governor’s Community Achievement awards to the communities of Allen, McKinney, Plano and Van Alstyne, among others. They will share $2 million in landscape development projects within their respective communities on state maintained rights-of-way.

The award is divided based on population; McKinney, Plano and Allen all took first place in their respective categories.

Other cities earning spots in the top three of their population categories include Celina, Coppell, Flower Mound and Denton.

Applicants are judged on achievements in seven areas: community leadership and coordination, public awareness, education, beautification and community improvement, litter prevention and cleanup, solid waste management, litter law and illegal dumping enforcement For more information, visit ktb.org.

Holistic and integrative pediatrician Dr. Deborah Bain, owner of Healthy Kids Pediatrics, and Nurse Practitioner Michelle Rowton have completed the gluten certified practitioner program created by Dr. Tom O’Bryan, a leader in the field of gluten-related disorders, non-celiac gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. They are among the few certified practitioners in DFW. Healthy Kids Pediatrics is now better able to accurately Dr. Deborah Bain recognize, test and differentiate between gluten sensitivity, celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders and better support patients. Bain is offering specialized testing to include more thorough antibody detection in the area of celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Michelle Rowton

Location: 4851 Legacy Dr., Ste. 301, Frisco. For appointments, call 972-294-0808. For more information, visit HealthyKidsPediatrics. com. See ad, page 17.

Plano Mayor pro tem Lissa Smith has been elected president of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Executive Board, the policy-making body of the Council of Governments that serves the 16 North Central Texas counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, Tarrant and Wise. Smith will lead the 17-member board for the next 12 months.

Lissa Smith Hunt County Judge John Horn will continue to serve as past president. North Richland Hills Councilmember Tom Lombard was elected vicepresident and Waxahachie Mayor Kevin Strength was elected secretary/treasurer.

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Aromatherapy Soothes Allergies

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esearch from Korea’s Chung-Ang University has found that inhaling aromatherapy infusions comprising a combination of sandalwood, frankincense and ravensara for five minutes twice daily significantly reduces symptoms of allergies after seven days. The researchers tested 54 men and women, half of which were tested using a placebo of almond oil.

Total nasal symptom score (TNSS) and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) results were both significantly lower in the aromatherapy group. TNSS scores decreased by more than half and RQLQ scores decreased by more than 60 percent. Scores for fatigue and sleep quality also improved in the aromatherapy group.

“These findings indicate that inhalation of certain aromatherapy oils help relieve perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms, improve rhinitis-specific quality of life and reduce fatigue in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis,” Chung-Ang University’s Seo Yeon Choi and Kyungsook Park explain in their paper.

Prenatal Sun Exposure Lowers Asthma Risk

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esearch has shown that children with mothers that live in sunnier locations during their second trimester are significantly less likely to have asthma than other children.

A consortium of researchers from the University of Kansas, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyzed data from both hospitals and national surveys to determine sunlight exposure for the mothers. Increased exposure to sunlight increases levels of natural vitamin D.

“We’re not looking at sunny places versus nonsunny places,” clarifies David Slusky, a University of Kansas assistant professor of economics. “We looked at the relative differences of the level of sunlight at a particular place at a particular time of year.”

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Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Colds and Ear Infections

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study from the University of Texas has found that increased breastfeeding decreases ear infections among nursing children. The researchers followed 367 babies between 1 and 12 months old from 2008 through 2014.

The scientists analyzed family history traits of smoking, ear infections, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Nose and throat mucosal samples were taken throughout the study period to identify infections, and parents informed the researchers whenever the baby experienced an infection.

The study was led by Dr. Tasnee Chonmaitree, a pediatrics professor from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. “We clearly showed that frequent upper respiratory infections, carriage of bacteria in the nose and lack of breastfeeding are major risk factors for ear infections,” he states. “Prolonged breastfeeding was associated with significant reductions in both colds and ear infections, a common complication of colds.”

Delayed Kindergarten Reduces Attention Deficit

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elaying kindergarten enrollment for one year shows significant mental health benefits for children, according to a Stanford University study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Reviewing results from a mental health survey completed by more than 35,000 Danish parents, the researchers saw that youngsters held back from kindergarten for as little as one year showed a 73 percent reduction in inattentiveness and hyperactivity for an average child at age 11, compared to children enrolled the year earlier.

Measuring inattentiveness and hyperactivity reflect a child’s ability to self-regulate. The generally accepted theory is that young people that are able to stay focused, sit still and pay attention longer tend to do much better in school.

“This is some of the most convincing evidence we’ve seen to support what U.S. parents and policymakers have already been doing—choosing to delay entry into kindergarten,” says Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor Thomas S. Dee. In addition to improved mental health, children with later kindergarten enrollment dates also exhibited superior emotional and social skills.

The number of U.S. children entering kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 has progressively increased to about 20 percent, according to the study. Many parents are opting to delay kindergarten enrollment for a year to give their children a leg up in physical and emotional maturity and social skills.

Grape Juice Boosts Memory and Driving Skills

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esearch from the UK University of Leeds has confirmed that drinking just one glass of grape juice a day increases spatial memory and driving abilities. The researchers attribute the brain boosting benefits to the polyphenols in the grapes.

The study followed 25 healthy mothers between the ages of 40 and 50. Each had young children and worked more than 30 hours a week.

The mothers drank 12 ounces of Concord grape juice every day for 12 weeks and had their driving skills tested before and after the study period using a computer simulator.

Louise Dye, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Leeds and senior author of the study, notes, “This research is very promising, as it suggests that the cognitive benefits associated with Concord grape juice are not exclusive to adults with early memory decline. We saw these benefits even after the grape juice was no longer being consumed, suggesting a long-term effect of dietary flavonoids.” natural awakenings

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

Scrambling Species

Climate Change Favors Some Birds over Others Decades of data show that climate change is manipulating the way avian species move across continents. For instance, the orchard oriole is losing prime habitat in the South, but gaining more up north. Thousands of species worldwide face the same dilemma. Specific birds need a particular habitat, such as open spaces or groves of trees, and some of their traditionally preferred spots are becoming unlivable.

England’s Durham University ecologist Phillip Stephens, along with researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the U.S. Geological Survey, have compiled nearly half a century’s worth of occurrence data from thousands of citizen scientists. Birders submitted their observations to the PanEuropean Common Birds Monitoring Scheme and the North American Breeding Bird Survey for 145 terrestrial bird species native to Europe and 380 species native to the United States.

“We used that information to generate a prior expectation for whether the species would’ve been advantaged or disadvantaged by climate change,” says Stephens.

The predictions were compared with actual bird abundance data from 1980 through 2010, and the populations that were expected to lose suitable habitat declined, while those expected to find their habitats improve increased. He states, “Recent climate change has already favored one set of species over another.”

Read the report at ClimateChange.Birdlife.org.

Toxic Trinkets

Low-Cost Jewelry May Harbor Cadmium In recent years, the European Commission has banned cadmium in all jewelry sold in Europe, but those shopping for low-cost jewelry in North America from popular fashion chains may be wearing products made with cadmium, a heavy metal that can be particularly toxic for kids. There are no known risks for people that wear contaminated jewelry, but swallowing or chewing on a piece containing high concentrations of the toxic metal could allow it to seep into the body.

James Van Loon, director of risk management at Health Canada’s consumer product safety branch, says that children’s bodies more readily absorb the toxic metal, and because they are more likely to put things in their mouths, jewelry that is marketed to those under 15 should contain virtually no cadmium.

Dr. Gérald Zagury, who performed tests and has published several studies on heavy metals in jewelry, says one sample contained the highest amount of cadmium ever reported in Canada for such a product. “It’s pretty close to pure cadmium,” he says. According to Health Canada, cadmium is cheap and melts at a lower point than more commonly used zinc, lowering energy costs for product makers.

According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, cadmium is a known carcinogen that can also lead to kidney failure, bone loss and other complications in those that are chronically exposed over time.

Source: EWG.org

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Walk the Talk with Cruelty-Free Shoes

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Hope for a New Generation Despite being less confident than their elders, a new study

by PsychTests.com, in Montreal, reveals that Millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000) are an ambitious and tenacious generation that continues to prove potential critics wrong.

Labeled by some as self-entitled, arrogant and immature from being coddled by hovering parents, the company’s research says that Millennials are not afraid to push themselves to achieve lofty goals, work hard or take on difficult challenges.

Collecting data from 1,035 people that took their Ambition Test, the researchers looked at the differences between Millennials, Generation X (born between 1960 and 1980) and Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1960) in terms of their levels of aspiration, persistence and sense of self-efficacy. The study reveals that while Millennials lagged a little behind the other two generations on some factors related to ambition, the potential of these young adults should not be underestimated.

“One can argue that Millennials’ hopeful and determined nature is a case of idealism,” explains Ilona Jerabek, Ph.D., president of PsychTests. “Some have just started out in the workforce, so they’re eager to prove themselves, which could also mean that at some point they’ll be blindsided by the reality of what it’s like to be out there in the real world.”

With a wealth of luxury faux alternatives available in today’s market, shoe lovers can obtain the quality footwear they desire without incurring the usual environmental and human health costs.

Vegan leather is an animal-friendly alternative to real leather, derived from synthetic materials. No cow, sheep, goat or any other animal is killed in order to make vegan leather shoes, and for most people, that’s a good enough reason to choose it over the “real” thing. Provided that we pick the right maker, it also boasts the added advantage of being far more eco-friendly and sustainable than conventional leather.

Elizabeth Olsen, founder of the luxury vegan shoe brand Olsenhaus, says, “The only difference is the materials—one uses a dead animal’s skin preserved in toxic chemicals; the other is made from a mixture of natural and manmade materials that are better for animals and the environment.”

Twenty times more energy is used to create a leather hide than what is required for synthesized material. Conventional leather tanning involves treating animal skins with large quantities of toxic chemicals, including mineral salts, lead, cyanide and formaldehyde. This process wreaks havoc on our environment and the people that work in or live near tanneries, where chemical exposure can cause sickness or even be lethal.

Olsen cautions that just because a shoe is vegan doesn’t mean it’s been made in an eco-friendly way. She uses natural and manmade materials such as linen, cotton, cork, wood, imitation leathers and recycled faux suede in her vegan shoe line. To assess the quality of vegan leather shoes, she advises, “Shoppers can feel the material and look at the grain to see if it’s faux; with faux, the grain will show a repeating pattern. Also, look for labels noting materials either inside or on the bottom of shoes.”

Olsen notes that an online search for vegan fashion will yield everything from adult couture to baby clothes. Several websites and blogs report on the latest vegan products. She especially likes GirlieGirlArmy.com for vegan lifestyle and fashion.

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The Hidden Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

Causes of Iodine Deficiency

Radiation

Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation

Low-Sodium Diets

Overuse of zero-nutrient salt substitutes in foods leads to iodine depletion

Iodized Table Salt

Iodized salt may slowly lose its iodine content by exposure to air

Bromine

A toxic chemical found in baked goods overrides iodine's ability to aid thyroid

Iodine-Depleted Soil Poor farming techniques have led to declined levels of iodine in soil

A Growing Epidemic Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

What to Do The easy solution is taking the right kind of iodine in the right dosage to rebalance thyroid function and restore health to the whole body.

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ulch is an essential part of an organic landscape program. Take a cue from nature, which has been mulching forever in forests and prairies throughout the world.

Leaves and plant materials fall and organisms within the soil recycle it, nourishing the surrounding plants and other organisms in the soil community, and that makes healthy forage for other animals further up the food chain. When applied to flower beds and around trees, mulch helps keep in moisture and the soil surface cooler, benefiting earthworms, microorganisms and the roots of plants.

Weeds grow more readily on bare soil, and mulch helps prevent weed germination; a two-to-three-inch layer is usually sufficient. When mulching around trees, be sure to leave the base of the tree and the root flare exposed. Taper mulch away from the trunk to the desired depth. It should never look like a volcano.

Native hardwood mulch breaks down well into a usable organic matter over time, stays in place moderately well in rain storms and enhances the landscape. Other mulch materials include pecan shells, pine, cypress or cedar bark.

Cypress or other mulch that loses its color in the sun can be turned to bring back some of the color. Pecan shells resist

erosion well, but may not be the easiest to walk on barefoot. In some areas that tend to stay wet or get a lot of traffic or water flow, stone or gravel can be a good solution instead of mulch. With painted or dyed wood chips, the color may last longer, but they add little value to the soil. A good mulch will have been “cooked� in piles for a few weeks so it doesn’t rob nitrogen from plants as it starts to break down; this also helps with any disease from plants that were shredded, as well

Mulch can be done at any time, but especially in summer if existing mulch is thin or gone, to protect the plants and soil ecosystem through the heat. Usually, mulching once a year is fine ad it can be done more often if mulch begins to break down or is getting thin.

Beau Propes is the owner and operator of Earth Kind Services, which provides organic compost lawn treatments and mulching services. For more information or to discuss a soil amendment for lawn or garden, call 469744-0281 or visit EarthKindServices.com.

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A GOOD FOOD FIGHT Keeping Food Out of the Trash Bin

by April Thompson

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s much as 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is wasted, even as one in six Americans goes hungry.

Instead of feeding people better, we are feeding the city dump. Of all types of trash, food consumes the most space in our municipal landfills, followed by plastic and paper. Rotting food then releases harmful methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

While food waste is a big problem, social entrepreneurs see a big opportunity. Around the country, they are working to reduce, recover and rethink discarded food valued at more than $160 billion a year. In the process, they are not only cutting food costs, but also creating jobs and fighting climate change.

University of Maryland College Park alumna Cam Pascual co-founded the nonprofit Food Recovery Network (FRN) after watching hundreds of pounds of food hit the trash in her campus dining hall every night. Pascual and her colleagues mobilized a volunteer network to shuttle leftovers from the university to soup kitchens, donating 200 meals a night to feed the hungry.

In the last five years, FRN has recovered more than 1 million pounds of food from 184 campuses in 42 states, proving that ingenuity and philanthropy can together fight the food waste travesty. “There are two major barriers to recovering leftover food; one is awareness, like helping businesses to understand the laws that protect them from liability,” says Pascual, the organization’s current director of innovation and operations. “The other is the labor involved. Universities are the perfect ecosystem for food recovery because college students have flexible schedules and are community service-minded, offering a ready supply of volunteers.”

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Food waste reduction can be engineered in ways less noticeable to consumers, such as doing away with dining hall trays or using smaller plates. ~Cam Pascual

The latest FRN initiative is a certification program to verify that farms and restaurants are engaging in food recovery that includes creating a toolkit to help restaurants safely recover leftover meals.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture recently set a goal of slashing food waste in half by 2030, with several supporting bills approaching the floor in Congress. The EPA food recovery hierarchy calls for reducing food waste first and foremost, with recovering food to feed people or animals as a fallback and utilizing landfills only as a last resort.

“It’s one thing to set goals, but to realize those reductions in food waste, we have to change our behavior,” says Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It). Farms and households are the two largest generators of food waste, according to Bloom, whose blog at WastedFood.com offers dozens of beneficial tips for keeping food out of the trash bin.

Fighting food waste starts before we go to the grocery.

Bloom recommends consumers organize cupboards to know what’s already in stock, plan meals and stick to the shopping list.

Post-purchase, easy tips include serving smaller portions, freezing leftovers and sharing surplus with friends and neighbors.

Bloom’s website fans contribute more ideas like mixing veggie scraps into pet food or making them into soup stock. Using a smaller refrigerator keeps shoppers from bulking up while saving energy costs. The battle against wasted food needs to start at home, where small steps add up to big change.

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

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Diverting Unsold Food from Full Landfills to Hungry Tummies

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onathan Bloom speaks to college students around the U.S. explaining how fighting food waste requires changing beliefs and behaviors about food. “Recognize that taste should trump appearance, and don’t be so concerned with superficialities,” is a leading message. He cites replicable countermeasures like Hungry Harvest and Imperfect Produce, both predicated upon giving “ugly produce” a second chance. Based in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco’s Bay Area, respectively, these businesses offer low-cost home delivery of surplus produce, much of which is rejected for not meeting grocery stores’ high cosmetic standards.

Here are more examples of the community pioneers working to divert food from overstuffed landfills to people.

Daily Table (DailyTable.org) purchases excess food from growers, manufacturers and supermarkets to provide healthy food at fast-food prices for populations in need. The Dorchester, Massachusetts, retail grocery store offers fresh produce and grocery items, plus ready-to-cook and grab-n-go prepared meals.

Fruitcycle (TheFruitcycle.com) makes healthy dried snacks from produce that would otherwise be tossed. The Washington, D.C.-area business also provides jobs for formerly incarcerated, homeless or otherwise disadvantaged women.

Food Cowboy (FoodCowboy.com) reroutes food rejected by distributors. Truck drivers use a mobile app to communicate availability of such produce and find a charity or compost site to accept it.

Re-Nuble (Re-Nuble.com) transforms food waste into affordable, organic fertilizer for hydroponic growing, thus contributing a solution to hunger.

BluApple (TheBluApple.com) makes a plastic, fruitshaped device that can triple the shelf life of refrigerated food. It absorbs ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that accelerates spoilage.

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Nature is my medicine. ~Sara Moss-Wolfe

Natural Sanctuaries Heal Body and Spirit

by Sandra Murphy

I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. ~John Muir Renew

Since ancient times, gardens have been employed as a place of healing for body and spirit. Japanese healthcare providers prescribe shinrin-yoku, meaning, “walking in forests to promote health” or “forest bathing”. Its intent is to use sight, sound and smell to connect with nature through stress-reducing, meditative walks.

Based on a program created by the Morikami Japanese Gardens, in Delray Beach, Florida, Washington state’s Bloedel Reserve, on Bainbridge Island, conducts Strolls for Well-Being. Participants sign up for a free, 10-week session of 12 self-guided walks and three group meetings. A companion workbook is provided to encourage journaling on themes such as forgiveness, gratitude and joy.

“Public gardens are a safe place where people can focus and do the work,” says Erin Jennings, with Bloedel.

“We see people that wish to reflect and refuel or simply be more aware and intentional in life.” With 150 acres of natural woodlands and landscaped areas, ranging from a moss garden to a bird marsh, participants can take as much time as they need.

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Bees are an integral part of any flowering garden, and Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, in Floyd, Virginia, sustainably hosts 30 hives on six acres adjacent to a field planted with buckwheat, mustard, sunflowers and clover for its biodynamic beekeeping. An orchard on the property dovetails with an organic farm next door. Tours, talks, plant sales, food and music enhance the hospitality.

Hope Hill Lavender Farm, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, adds lavender to soap, sugar scrubs, lotion and essential oil. “It takes 11 pounds of hand-picked fresh blossoms to make one ounce of essential oil,” says Troy Jochems, coowner with his wife, Wendy. A member of the mint family, lavender adds distinctive flavor and fragrance to both sweet and savory dishes (find recipes at HopeHillLavenderFarm.com). Visit the farm on summer weekends through mid-August and plan to partake of the annual lavender festival next June.

In Glen Allen, Virginia, visitors enjoy a cool serving of lavender lemonade or honey ice cream at Lavender Fields Herb Farm after a stroll through

Photo courtesy of The Boiron Medicinal Garden at the Rodale Institute

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the garden. Greenhouse tours and fall classes on growing herbs, vegetables and lavender include how to make an herbal wreath.

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Tea Wellness classes and tastings of fair trade heirloom varieties are a big draw at Light of Day Organics, in Traverse City, Michigan. They’re taught by founder and horticulturist Angela Macke, a registered nurse. It’s the only dual-certified organic and Demeter Biodynamic commercial grower of tea plants in North America.

The Boiron Medicinal Garden at the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, emphasizes the importance of plants in homeopathy. Maggie Saska, plant production specialist with the research farm, explains, “Walking tours with educational signage in the garden let visitors know which species to look for when planting their own organic healing garden. Plants from a store may not be organically grown or of the correct species,” although a nursery may afford more options.

Christophe Merville, D.Pharm., Boiron USA director of education and pharmacy development, attests that many familiar plants can offer benefits beyond beauty, such as reducing stress, promoting healing or easing congestion. He cautions, “People think plants are naturally safe, but they can be dangerous. St. John’s wort extract, for example, can relieve mild depression, but interacts with prescription medicines. It also reacts to light, so users may experience rashes from sun exposure.

“Lemon balm can be made into an antioxidant tea. It can be grown in a garden, on a balcony or indoors, and combines well with chamomile or lavender.

We like it for helping to relieve anxiety or to improve mental performance.”

Merville suggests steeping German chamomile tea for relaxing sleep.

He says breathing in the steam helps a stuffy nose. When used as a compress, it can relieve pain and itch from rashes. “Don’t drink too much or make it too concentrated,” he warns,

Americans’ Inside Story  Only 12 percent of U.S. adults go outside nearly every day, 8 percent several times a week and 6 percent only once or twice a week. Two percent never venture outside.  When U.S. adults take time out of doors, just under a third spend more than an hour there and almost a quarter spend at least 30 minutes while the rest average five to 10 minutes or less.  Thirty-eight percent of Americans 55 years and over invest at least an hour outside each day, compared to 25 percent of those under 35.

Source: National Recreation and Park Association because of its blood-thinning properties. Saska and Merville recommend that enthusiasts take classes, work with an herbalist and find a good reference book. Merville prefers Rodale’s 21st Century Herbal for beginners.

Vicki Nowicki, founder of Liberty Gardens, in Downers Grove, Illinois, observes, “The world is seeing the first generations that don’t have a relationship with the land or know how to grow their own food.” Its seed-lending library, classes and tours, along with other healing gardens throughout the country, aim to get everyone back to basics including going outside.

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JUST WALK 22 Minutes a Day Boosts Well-Being

by Randy Kambic

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ven mainstream media have picked up on the many physical and mental benefits of walking, including weight loss, reduced stress, increased energy and better sleep, and that’s only the beginning. These additional compelling effects may well catalyze us to consistently step out for a daily walk, understanding that cumulative steps count, too. For more inspiration, check out this month’s race walking at the Summer Olympics.

Walking helps heart health and diabetes. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking program launched last fall, the risk of heart disease and diabetes can be significantly reduced via an average of 22 minutes a day of brisk walking. “Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain cancers, osteoporosis, cognitive decline and even depression,” says Dr. JoAnn Manson, chief of the division of preventive medicine at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “Can you imagine if there was a pill that could simultaneously have all those benefits? Everyone would be clamoring for it.”

Walking reduces anxiety and clears thinking. The results of a national survey of nearly 3,000 women between the ages of 42 and 52 published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that those that walked as part of a regular physical activity showed

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fewer signs of depression compared with inactive women. The more physical activity a woman logged, the less likely she was to exhibit such symptoms, suggesting that moderate-to-intense levels of exercise may help protect against mental illness. The survey further revealed that 85 percent believe walking helps reduce any present anxiety and feelings of depression, while two-thirds reported that walking stimulates their thinking.

Walking facilitates doctor-patient communication. Columbus, Ohiobased Walk with a Doc (WalkWithADoc. org) helps organize free walking events each month via 230 chapters nationwide. They’re led by physicians and other healthcare authorities. “It’s a casual forum in which to communicate and also learn about the health benefits of walking,” says Executive Director Rachael Habash, who’s aiming for 350 chapters by year’s end. When doctors emphasize the benefits of exercise, patients tend to listen.

Walking boosts life performance. “Until the late 1960s, 90 percent of America’s children that lived up to a mile away walked to school.

Today, that figure is 30 percent,” says Sheila Franklin, of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, in The Walking Revolution documentary (scroll to the video at EveryBodyWalk. org). Experts warn that less walking by youngsters can create sedentary habits

and lead to shortened life spans.

Daily walks to school boost cognitive performance in students, according to Mary Pat King, the National Parent Teacher Association director of programs and projects. Dr. Richard Jackson, a pediatrician, professor and chair of Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health at University of California, Los Angeles,. and former environmental health director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, reports that walking improves children’s learning ability, concentration, moods and creativity.

Even lifelong walkers are moved to walk more by using a pedometer to track their steps and distance traveled, says Dr. Lauren Elson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation instructor at Harvard Medical School, who is also the medical editor of the recent Harvard Special Health Report Walking for Health (Health.

Harvard.edu/walk). A meta-review of 26 studies found that using the device raised physical activity levels by nearly 27 percent, adding about 2,500 steps per day. Most stores that sell exercise equipment offer inexpensive pedometers, while smartphone users can download an app such as Moves, Breeze or Pedometer++.

Apple’s iOS includes the free app Health.

Walking leads to meaningful exchanges. Social connections and honest conversations between two people can be aided by walking outside instead of sitting inside. Clay Cockrell, a licensed clinical social worker in New York City, began walking with clients 12 years ago.

He notes that casual venues like parks have been especially helpful for men.

“They sometimes have a more difficult time making eye contact in sessions.

Outside, they are looking where they are going, looking at nature, other people— the pressure is less. My own health has improved, as well,” he says. He shares ideas with the public and other therapists at WalkAndTalk.com to maximize the benefits. He sees moving the body forward along a path as a metaphor for moving forward in life.

Adds Habash, “We believe that engaging in health should be simple and fun, like putting one foot in front of the other at every opportunity.”

Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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GROWING UP EMPOWERED Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves

by Judith Fertig

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he plugged-in, stressed-out world that challenges adults can be even more difficult for teens in the throes of hormones, peer pressure and a selfie culture. Parents can help their children thrive and become empowered individuals by nurturing desirable character traits such as resourcefulness, resilience, perseverance, self-reliance, independence, empathy and social competence.

Child psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., of Palm Springs, California, is a former classroom teacher and the mother of three grown children who dispenses advice at MicheleBorba.com/blog.

Her main parenting focus is character education, as reflected in her latest book, Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. “Tune in to what your kids love,” advises Borba. “Then find learning experiences that help them develop traits they need to be happy, productive adults.”

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This positive parenting approach—accentuating youthful desires and strengths, instead of deficiencies and weaknesses—helps young people develop a secure footing in life. “Kids are driven by their hearts,” observes Borba. “A positive parent doesn’t do the cookie-cutter approach, as in, ‘That’s what worked for other kids in the neighborhood,’ nor even reference what the parent did as a teen.” Teens also impose upon themselves, thinking that being trendy, beautiful, rich and famous are valuable life goals. “The positive parent looks at each child as an individual, listens to what really makes them light up, and then supports that.”

Dreaming Big

Landmark Worldwide, active in 125 cities globally, is committed to the idea that people everywhere have the possibility of achieving success, fulfillment

and greatness. Corporate leaders praise its programs for helping participants relate, communicate and perform well.

Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a Landmark program leader in New York City, remarks, “Every one of us has a dream, yet too many of us choose our path with fear, disguised as practicality. Our kids might get the message that, ‘You don’t do your dream as your career.’”

That thought can leave anyone feeling like something is missing.

After putting off her own career as a singer and ultimately deciding to go for it, Herman-Saccio recorded That’s What Love Can Do with her group Boy Krazy. The song rose to the top of the pop charts in 1993.

That empowering experience helped her decide to help others—including her own three children—fulfill their dreams. Today, Herman-Saccio leads the Landmark Forum for adults, and the company also offers a version of the course for 13-to-17-year-olds, an interactive, three-day program in cities across the U.S. It helps teens first understand their existing patterns of thoughts and behaviors and then move forward to create new possibilities and face new challenges and discover a new level of power, freedom, self-expression and peace of mind. For a teen to register, a parent or legal guardian must register for or have completed the organization’s adult forum and provide permission.

Teens planning for life after high school get help identifying their career passion at schools such as Upland Hills School, in Oxford, Michigan.

Its emphasis on experiential learning culminates in a senior project the teen produces, whether it’s writing a novel, building a storage shed or volunteering at the local senior citizen center. Each must someway contribute to the community. Beginning with the student’s dream, they must work their way through obstacles, setbacks and all the steps required to bring a dream to reality.

Emotional Literacy/Healthy Risk-Taking Sometimes parents need to address a teen’s longing for friends and social connections. For youths that especially need to nurture their social skills, such

as high-functioning kids with autism or Asperger’s syndrome, film school might be an answer. At the Joey Travolta Film School and summer camp, in Lafayette, California, kids work together to make a movie; they start with a script, create sets, operate the camera, act and direct.

At the Hunter School, in Romney, New Hampshire, kids dealing with attention challenges can nurture mindbody awareness, energetic mindfulness and sensory integration. It all helps them get to know themselves and relate better to others.

Outdoor skills can help teens develop healthy risk-taking behaviors, as well as teach resilience, perseverance and self-reliance. SheJumps (SheJumps. org), in Salt Lake City, offers young women 6 to 18 years old an opportunity to master outdoor living skills, boost confidence and encourage leadership via collaborating with strong female role models. Fun activities include mountain biking, skiing and trailblazing.

Leadership

Over time, experiential learning can help youths develop leadership skills.

Lander, Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School, a gap-year program for high school graduates taking a year off before college, offers courses lasting two weeks, several months or even a full year. Activities include sea kayaking, Alaskan mountain and glacier climbing and wilderness medicine.

Teens already on track and wanting to develop additional leadership skills can tap into motivational speaker and self-help author Tony Robbins’ annual Unleash the Power Within youth leadership program event. Groups of youths

14 to 17 years old collectively participate to create individual breakthroughs, move beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplish goals and realize true desires. Application requirements include a good academic record, at least 20 hours of community service and a guidance counselor’s recommendation.

Robbins maintains, “Grow and give is what life is all about.”

Service to Others

A way for youngsters 5 to 19 years old to become empowered is by joining a 4-H group in urban, suburban or rural areas.

If we envision a farm kid raising a calf to show at the state fair, that’s still one facet of today’s 4-H, but far from the entire scope. Founded in 1902, 4-H is a global nonprofit dedicated to learning by doing; specialties now range from computer science and graphic design to leadership, healthy living and the performing arts.

Positive mentoring by adults and developing community spirit ground 4-H clubs, camps and programs.

Research by Tufts University’s Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development and America’s land-grant colleges and universities shows that people with a 4-H background are more likely to give back to their communities than others (see Tinyurl. com/YouthDevelopmentStudy).

For Grammy-winner Jennifer Nettles, of Nashville, 4-H meant learning to perform at an early age, even flying to Chicago to do it. “I don’t know that I would be where I am today without 4-H,” she says.

“Mentors there help you. They helped me with the skills of performing and learning about being on stage; they also taught me the importance of giving back.”

Sustainable Sustenance

Growing food for themselves and others can be a great adventure for teens, while fostering resourcefulness, perseverance and ecological awareness. Seventeenyear-old Katie Stagliano launched Katie’s Krops, in Summerville, South Carolina, several years ago based on her desire to fight hunger by growing food for people that need it. Today, the enterprise offers grants for youth in any area to start and maintain a local garden, provided they give away the produce to the hungry.

The initiative has grown to more than 50 gardens around the U.S.

Both Mobile Urban Growers, in Mobile, Alabama, and Closer to Earth, in Oklahoma City, empower youth through exercising organic gardening skills, environmental and food justice advocacy and personal mentorship.

Empowering experiences for teens don’t have to cost a lot or involve travel.

“Dream big, but start small. Look around your own backyard, in your community,” says Borba. “Teens can learn to pay it forward in all kinds of ways. They can get together with their peers and take on a doable project to help others. They may even need to start by learning to self-regulate and manage stress by getting away from their phones and instead being outside getting exercise.”

Casual family activities can provide opportunities for conversations about what teens want in life or what they’re worried about, and that opens the door for adults to step up to help mentor and empower their children.

“Boys are more likely to talk while they’re doing something, like shooting baskets with you in the driveway,” observes Borba. “Girls are more likely to talk if it’s one-on-one.”

Positive parents actively listen and then clarify what they heard from their teens, says Herman-Saccio. This information helps point the way forward, to more interactive dialogue, brainstorming, problem-solving, helpful experiences and eventually, youth empowerment.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Barnet Bain on How Creativity Can Save the World Fresh Thinking Challenges Rigid Mindsets

by Linda Sechrist

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ilmmaker Barnet Bain’s credits include writer/director of Milton’s Secret, due out this fall, starring Donald Sutherland and Michelle Rodriguez and based on Eckhart Tolle’s book, producer of the Oscarwinning What Dreams May Come, executive producer of the Emmy-award nominee Homeless to Harvard and writer/producer of The Celestine Prophecy movie. Now, as author of The Book of Doing and Being: Rediscovering Creativity in Life, Love, and Work, he offers tools that everyone can use to develop a creativity practice designed to move us beyond our unconscious hand-me-down worldview, escape mental and emotional straightjackets and unlock great reservoirs of imagination. In so doing, we discover we can create anything we like; from a work of art to a fulfilling relationship.

Why is creativity so vital now?

More than ever before, the nature of human consciousness today is making it apparent that we live inside stories and are pushing up against their edges. Strategies we’ve used to try to attain control, success or empowerment—structured ideas about how the world works, false assurances and guarantees about life— may not be working. As a result, we are mired in anxiety, stress and crises. It all offers us the opportunity to wake up to a larger truth that supersedes everything else: We must discover where our true safety resides, in building newly intelligent relationships within, as well as with 26

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others, using capacities beyond logic and reason.

Why do we need an internal sense of safety?

Safety found within shows up in our experiences of the world. As we become increasingly reliant on and confident in our creative skills to survive and thrive, we give ourselves the gift of resilience in chaos.

Humanity’s creativity must be awakened in order to meet the challenges of a changing world and effectively address problems that appear to have too few solutions. The same inner awareness and skill set that give birth to the creative process can be applied to all aspects of life. Only through creative acts can we rise above unworkable paradigms, group thinking and earlier conditioning to create new and more fluid stories that grow from revised thoughts, beliefs, choices and attitudes that mature from the inside out.

Deep, compassionate understanding of how we arrived at this point allows us to shed restrictions. It begins with facing the whys and wherefores of our most intimate consciousness.

How do male and female energies play into this?

Everyone possesses both masculine and feminine energies; neither is better or less valuable than the other. Doing and acting characterize masculine energy, which makes things. It builds, structures, orders and files. Being

characterizes the feminine, womb-like energy, pregnant with possibilities and subsequent manifested outcomes. The capacities to imagine, feel and receive also are feminine. In the dance with the masculine, the harmony of these feminine qualities is the primal desire for and the impulse of creativity itself.

When the masculine and feminine energies are balanced and intimately joined, they express the ability to act, create, manifest, build and bring order.

When we learn how to balance them, we become more creative and effective, individually and collectively. We are better at meeting challenges and responding to opportunities.

How does chauvinism block creativity?

Chauvinism, an elevation of masculine over feminine energy, would separate us from our feelings. It does violence to femininity and castrates legitimate masculinity. The mildest trace of such subordination diminishes and reduces primal creative energies to second place, so that nothing new can arrive. Civilization suffers from this systemic disorder to the degree that we believe our needs won’t be met unless we are controlling or relying disproportionately on action principles. A culture that elevates doing over being is ignorant of how to pop the clutch and shift into neutral, and so keeps driving down the same road without hope of changing direction.

When spirituality was more alive inside religious traditions, we honored the sanctity of the Sabbath and the importance of putting aside doing in order to be intimate with the mystery of life. It’s what breathes new life into our thoughts and feelings, arousing body, mind and spirit to new heights.

Every creator understands that all creativity is a gift of the feminine energy and a gift of the gods. Integrative masculine energies are always constellated around such a gift. Allowing ourselves to become intimate with a greater state of being rather than doing, we open ourselves to receiving a new relationship with life.

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

Enhancing Creativity with Aromatherapy

by Mary Ellen Dorey

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verything we breathe goes into the nose, passes through the sinuses up to the olfactory bulb and sends nerve impulses to the limbic brain, which houses the seven glands that control emotional responses. By inhaling specific essential oils, we can stimulate these glands to release hormones that will stimulate our creativity.

Euphoric odors from essential oils such as grapefruit, clary sage, jasmine and rose otto stimulate the thalamus to secrete the neurochemical enkephalin.

Not only are enkephalins pain killers, but they can also induce feelings of well-being or euphoria, making us feel uplifted.

Aphrodisiac odors from flowers such as ylang ylang, clary sage and jasmine stimulate the pituitary gland to secrete endorphins. Endorphins are the happy hormones which are not only relieve pain, but produce euphoria and sexual arousal.

Of course, the pituitary also governs other glands in the body, such as the adrenals, thyroid and sex glands.

Feeling euphoric probably means feeling mighty creative, too. Those with mental fatigue, difficulty concentrating or forgetfulness can take a whiff of essential oil of black pepper, lemon, peppermint or rosemary. These oils stimulate the amygdala and hippocampus to give better concentration, recall and focus.

If feeling bored and lethargic, try inhaling pure essential oil of cardamom, juniper, lemongrass or rosemary. These

oils stimulate the locus coeruleus, which releases noradrenaline into the brain to wake us up and feel invigorated. That will get the creative juices flowing.

Essential oils are extremely concentrated; a little bit goes a long way. To inhale and keep the essential oil fresh, take a few drops onto a cotton ball and keep it in a plastic bag or use an inhaler. Refresh as needed. For topical application, make a palm blend. Use a small amount of unscented cream or botanical oil in the palm of the hand.

Add one drop of essential oil and rub hands together to blend. Inhale and apply to the center of the chest and the back of the neck and shoulders.

From a sustainability standpoint, great amounts of plant material are required to produce a tiny amount of essential oil, so with increased popularity and usage, many plant species are becoming endangered. To use them safely and sustainably, always dilute before applying to the skin; don’t apply to babies or animals (even diluted); and don’t ingest essential oils.

Registered Clinical Aromatherapist Mary Ellen Dorey is the owner of Dorey Aromatherapy, in Plano. For more information, visit Dorey Aromatherapy.com.

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healthykids drop in original thinking that happens as students move into early adolescence,” reports Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind.

Creativity isn’t only child’s play; parents also could do well to infuse their own lives with its discoveries and delights. “Through creativity, parents can reawaken a sense of wonder and joy, and nurture characteristics like patience,” says Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way for Parents: Raising Creative Children.

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Ways to Spark a Child’s Creativity

by April Thompson

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hether it’s playing dress-up, making forts from sofa cushions or drawing pictures, creative moments can define and distinguish a happy childhood. Yet it’s not all just fun and games, according to experts. Childhood creativity, nurtured both in the classroom and at home, is crucial for developing qualities such as sound decision-making, flexible thinking and mental resiliency.

Analyzing more than 150 studies across the fields of psychology, neuroscience, education and business management, the Center for Childhood Creativity, in Sausalito, California, found many important life skills are affiliated with a creative upbringing.

The resulting white paper, Inspiring a Generation to Create, underscores that rather than simply being an innate trait, creativity can be taught.

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Cameron wrote the book in part to guide her own daughter, actress and film director Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, in her creative journey through motherhood.

While many such works focus on art projects for kids, Cameron’s book emphasizes activities that put creative fuel in the parental tank. For example, she recommends parents take up the ritual of “morning pages”; writing three pages of stream-of-consciousness thoughts the first thing each morning.

Jean Van’t Hul, author of The Artful Parent, started a daily sketchbook practice for herself and to set an example for her kids. “I like that the kids see me creating regularly and they’ve joined in a couple times. I also want to get over my self-limited belief that I’m not a good artist,” remarks Van’t Hul, who blogs at ArtfulParent.com.

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A family ritual, like a bedtime story or relationship with a pet, can be re-imagined to inspire household members to co-create together. “Instead of always reading to my kids, we take turns making up stories by ‘giving’ each other three things, like an airplane, a shovel and a pair of pants, which we have to use in a story,” says Nicole Corey Rada, a working mother of two in Richmond, Virginia. “Sometimes, we pretend our pets are having conversations, and use different voices and accents to express what they might be saying, given their

Every child and parent is creative. Exercising our creativity is an act of faith. ~ Julia Cameron circumstance at the time. This is a family favorite; we laugh constantly.”

Mark Runco, Ph.D., a University of Georgia professor of gifted and creative education, founder of the Creativity Research Journal and advisor to the Center for Childhood Creativity, notes the importance of balancing unstructured and structured activities, creating space for both individual expression and creative collaboration.

To foster the former, Van’t Hul encourages “strewing”, which she refers to as “the art of casually yet strategically leaving invitations for learning and creativity out for kids to discover on their own.” Invitations to play could be a basket of non-toxic blocks, a recycled-paper sketchpad opened to a blank page or some nature finds from a walk in the woods.

As an example of the latter, Cameron suggests that parents lead kids on a weekly creative expedition, allowing the kids to choose a new place to aimlessly explore such as a park, bookstore, pet shop or museum. According to the author, that sense of shared adventure, fostered in a safe space, naturally nurtures the creative process, both for now and the future.

“If you make art the center, insisting that kids be creative, they may feel a sense of pressure,” advises Cameron.

“If you make inspiration the center, it spills over into art.”

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

Pediatric Ayurveda and the Mind-Body Types of Children

by Alina Olteanu

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ccording to ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old healing system and philosophy from India, we all are born with a blueprint for our ideal state of balance. As we age, experience life and get sick, we get out of balance. The goal of ayurveda is to bring the body-mind-spirit back into balance every day, including for children.

Ayurveda says that we are made of the same universal elements found in nature: fire, water, earth, air and ether.

The different combinations of these elements, called doshas, constitute our mind-body types and personalities that make us unique. We all have one dosha that is more dominant, with some having two or even all three balanced. Dosha dominance can also be affected by the seasons. An out-of-balance dosha contributes to certain symptoms; physically, mentally and emotionally. Learning about our ayurvedic body type will give us actionable information about how to reawaken the body’s inner guidance system. The process of balancing a dosha involves accessing our “inner pharmacy” by engaging all the senses.

Vata children tend to be thin, tall, active, artistic, chatty and social butterflies. Vata is also the predominant dosha of the fall and winter season, when things in nature get windy, dry and cold. Vata, being the lightest element of air and ether—it is the first one that gets out of balance and pushes the other elements into disharmony and disease. Spending time outside in windy, cold weather can be a factor that gets vata (space/air) out of balance and makes the body more vulnerable to illness. Vata out of balance in the mind causes kids to feel anxious, restless, jumpy or distracted. In the body, it can show up as cough, nasal congestion, dry skin, cracking joints, insomnia, bloating or constipation.

Feed the vata child healthy fats, plenty of vegetables (especially root vegetables in soups and stews), fruit, rice, spices like nutmeg, cardamom and cinnamon. The vata child may

also find comfort in something sweet like honey (age 1 and up). Cuddle and massage the child often. Healthy touch from mom and dad is more important and grounding for this dosha. Oil massages called abyanga use warm, sweet and sour aromas and are generally the most balancing. These aromas include orange, rose and vanilla. It’s also important to keep the vata child warm. They may be cold when the rest of the family is comfortable. Keep the thermostat a little bit warmer and bring jacket or blanket along on outings.

Pitta children are charismatic, outgoing and athletic. They have natural leadership skills and other children follow them naturally. They also enjoy a challenge and are known for their sharp intellect. The pitta child can either be the fire in the hearth warming up the house, or the out-of-control fire that burns down the whole place. While under stress, the pitta child typically gets angry, like a bubbling volcano.

Avoid spicy or hot food and opt for

mild flavors. Cool foods like cucumber, watermelon, avocados and apples can help cool down the fiery pitta. Diffuse calming aromas like lavender, sandalwood and jasmine around the home. Give pitta children some alone and quiet time.

Meditation is a wonderful tool to calm a

pitta mind, and children as young as 6 or 7 can learn to meditate. Keep competitive sports or situations to a minimum, which can sometimes be distressing.

As a stage in life, kapha is considered the main childhood dosha. Kapha children tend to be more stocky in build, slower, very patient and easygoing.

When out of balance, they can become very stubborn and have difficulty changing their minds. Think of a balanced kapha as the perfect mixture of earth and water, making a soft, malleable clay; but an out-of-balance kapha can be a dry, hard brick that would rather break than take any other shape or form.

Avoid processed and canned food, dairy products and sweets. Pungent and bitter flavors like garlic, radishes, collard greens and ginger may bring a kapha child back into balance. Limit red meat consumption and use small amounts of fats and oils. Encourage a kapha child to stay very active. Exercise is good for all children, but especially for kapha kids that have a tendency of being inactive and love their couches.

An out-of-balance vata child may need rest, lots of hugs and attention while an overwhelmed pitta child may just need quiet time for few hours and a kapha child needs to go outside and get lots of exercise. Diet is also a big component of ayurvedic healing, so what works for a pitta child may be the exact opposite than what a kapha child needs. For instance, kapha can eat spicy food, while hot, spicy food may make a pitta child angry and irritated.

Alina Olteanu, M.D., Ph.D., is an integrative pediatric physician, certified meditation instructor and owner of Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, located near Stonebriar Mall, in Frisco. For more information, call 214-736-1954 or visit WholeChildTexas.com. See ad, page 7.

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HANDLE WILD THINGS WITH CARE How to Help Injured Animals

by Sandra Murphy

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hen encountering a bird or animal that appears to be abandoned, take only minimal steps to help. “People mean well but a lot of rescues we see, didn’t need help,” says Lacy Campbell, wildlife care center operations manager for the Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon.

Make sure the animal is away from traffic or predators, and then call a local wildlife rehabilitator before taking further action, especially if the animal is injured.

Vulnerable Little Ones

Baby squirrels can fall out of the nest.

“Leave him at the base of the tree,” says Jennifer Keats Curtis, author of the children’s book Squirrel Rescue. “Mom will rebuild the nest before coming to get her baby. If it’s cold, put it in a box with a towel. Once squirrels have been treated as a pet, they can’t be released.”

Tiny, not-yet-feathered nestlings should be returned home; it’s a myth that human scent poses a problem.

If the nest is out of reach or can’t be located, make one with a box and soft cloth. Put it in the tree, so the parents can resume feeding. Leave the area so as not to frighten them.

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typically spend up to a week on the ground before they can fly,” says Campbell. “At night, the parents will escort the fully feathered fledglings to safety beneath a bush.”

In parks, ducks and geese may nest away from the water. Mama will lead her babies to the pond, even across busy streets. If it’s safe, stop the car to halt traffic, act as their crossing guard, and then resume driving.

A box turtle operates on innate GPS. “It lives in an area the size of a football field,” explains Curtis. “It will go onward, no matter how many times people try to redirect it. If injured by a car or lawn mower, the shell can be mended by a rehab center.”

Bunnies eat at dusk and dawn. Inbetween, the nest may look abandoned.

“Wild baby rabbits are difficult to keep alive if injured,” says Curtis. “At sundown, see if mom returns; if not, they need a wildlife rehab expert.”

A lone, young raccoon is either old enough to climb a tree by itself or the mother will carry it. If we feed a raccoon, it will become a beggar.

Opossums are dramatic actors. When cornered, they hiss and fall over and play dead in a coma-like state for up to four hours. Check back later. If a mother possum has been killed by a

The best outcome for injured animals is rescue, rehabilitation and return to the wild. car, call a rehab official to check her pouch for potential babies.

“If you find a young deer fawn or moose calf, leave it. The mother comes back several times each day to nurse,” advises Amanda Nicholson, director of outreach for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, in Waynesboro. “Its coloring helps it remain undetected by predators.”

Other Unexpected Encounters “Don’t feed wild animals or leave out food or accessible comestible trash.

Bobcats, wolves, bears and coyotes will avoid people unless food is involved,” cautions Jennifer Place, program associate for Born Free USA, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. “Wild animals protect their space, food and young, so stay on marked trails when hiking and never turn your back on them.”

For unexpected meetings, stay calm. “Make sure there’s an escape route for the animal,” says Place. “With foxes or coyotes, throw sticks or small rocks, but don’t hit the animal. Make yourself look large and yell.” With snakes, sidestep away slowly for more than six feet before walking in the other direction. Bears require a different response. “Speak in a low voice so the bear realizes you are not prey. Never climb a tree,” says Place. “Bears know the terrain, can run faster than a horse and can climb trees, too. Sidestep away, remaining carefully upright, calm and unthreatening. If the bear moves toward you, keep talking until he moves away.

Running kicks in its prey drive.”

Yellowstone Park regulations require visitors to stay 25 yards away from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Selfie photos with animals can result in injury or death for humans and animals through carelessness; safety depends on good judgement, respect and common sense.

Friends of wildlife know beforehand how to contact local rehabilitators if there’s an emergency, observe before taking action, and protect pets. “Always

Wildlife Transport Tips If a wild animal is injured, wear heavy gloves in its vicinity to avoid being bitten or scratched. Completely cover the animal with a blanket so it stays relatively calm, and place it in a carrier for transport to a rehabilitation facility. A warm hot water bottle can help ward off shock.

Do not give the animal water, milk or food. Time is of the essence to ward off dangers of stress. Wild animals can carry disease without appearing to be ill. Fleas, ticks and mites are likely, so keep injured wildlife away from pets and children. leash dogs when going into the yard at night and keep cats indoors,” says Place. “Peaceful co-existence allows for the safety of both people and animals, domestic and wild.”

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center A Growing Sanctuary for Injured Birds of Prey

by Rachel Scott McDaniel

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he Blackland Prairie Raptor Center (BPRC) was founded in 2004 by a handful of individuals dedicated to the preservation of North Texas wildlife. The program began on a volunteer’s ranch 70 miles northeast of Dallas. “We started out with programs in the area,” BPRC Executive Director Erich Neupert recalls. “But we were looking for a permanent place.”

In 2007, BPRC struck a deal with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for leasing Brockdale Park, on Lavon Lake.

Now they have a facility that houses their educational raptors, a rehabilitation center that cares for injured birds and a park where events are held for the public.

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chance,” states Neupert. That’s why the center provides the necessary care and releases the raptors back to the wild as soon as possible.

An injured bird is usually brought to the center by an individual that happens upon it or by local animal control services. Also, BPRC responds to calls and picks up wounded raptors in the area. Over the past 10 months, the center has cared for almost 300 birds.

The BPRC facility includes a park and pavilion. A First Saturday event is held every month, and that is the only time the park is open to the public. Each event has a different theme and offers a variety of activities for the whole family.

The center is upheld by the generosity of others. “A great way to help is

by donating.” Neupert says, “It’s a big part of what keeps us going.” They offer an adopt-a-raptor sponsorship program where supporters can fund a bird and view its progress on the BPRC website.

Also, events are held throughout the year to raise money for their mission.

Besides monetary gifts, the center accepts donations of construction material and tools.

BPRC accepts volunteers 16 and over. Because the rehabilitation hospital requires a variety of permits, volunteers must receive appropriate training in order to handle the birds.

“All the training is at the facility,” notes Neupert. “It’s quite a commitment.”

Though the training is provided free of charge, the volunteers must be dedicated and responsible.

The future plans of BPRC include more cages to care for the influx of raptors and building an education center at the park so they can be open to the public on a regular basis.

The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center is located on 1625 Brockdale Park Rd., in Lucas. For more information, call 469.964.9696 or visit bpraptorcenter. org. To report an injured bird to the center, call 972-442-7607. See ad, page 18.

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EARTH GUARDIANS Kids Say No to Global Warming

by April Thompson

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t age 6, climate change activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez gave his first speech to a packed crowd in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado.

Raised in the Aztec tradition, he was taught that as indigenous people, they are descendants of the land and inherit a duty to protect it.

“I felt such sadness that my generation inherited this crisis to clean up.

That night, I saw that those emotions could be channeled into action and my voice could make a difference,” says Martinez, founder and youth director of the nonprofit Earth Guardians.

Ten years later, his impassioned message has sparked a global movement. More than 2,000 “youth crews” from Bhutan to Brazil are fighting climate change and improving their communities in other ways.

These activists aren’t yet old enough to vote, but are still making their voices heard by global policymakers. On their behalf, Martinez delivered a plea to representatives from 192 countries at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on climate change last year, asking for stronger measures to protect both the planet and its people. He particularly pointed to the ever-increasing “climate refugees” that have lost their homes to rising oceans and other havoc caused

by Earth’s warming trend.

Although Martinez serves on President Obama’s youth council, he

and 20 other young plaintiffs filed a landmark lawsuit earlier this year against the federal government for failing to protect its citizens from climate change. The plaintiffs are seeking a court order requiring America’s president to establish a national plan to decrease atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide to “safe” levels by 2100.

At home, Martinez is working with Boulder County community and environmental organizations to locally eliminate pesticides from parks, charge for plastic bags at retail, regulate coal ash emissions and ban fracking.

EarthGuardians.org offers many ways anyone can plug into the movement, whether taking individual actions to lighten our carbon footprint, creating school gardens or signing its Silence into Action pledge, inspired by Martinez’s younger brother Itzcuauhtli’s 45-day silence strike for climate action.

“The most important thing you can do is educate yourself. Whatever makes you come alive, use that passion to make a difference,” says Martinez, whose performances as a pianist and hip-hop artist inform and enliven music festivals worldwide. “Together, we can create a legacy we can be proud to pass on to the next generation.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com. natural awakenings

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 Your Voice Matters Seminar: Kip Averitt – 8am12pm. Local business owners and employees are the best messengers to deliver the facts about renewable energy to the public. This training will help equip you and your staff with the skillset necessary to become an effective advocate for your business and the broader industry. E.ON’s Headquarters, 701 Brazos St, Austin. More info: treia.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Butterfly Talk: Butterflies 101 – 9-11am. Learn about the butterflies of our area, how to identify them, and the role they play in nature. Includes a visit to the butterfly garden to see them in various stages of their development. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

Junior Horsemanship Day Camp – 9am-12pm.

Ages 5-8. A shortened version of the Horsemanship Day Camp. 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 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.

Under the Prairie Sky – 10-11:30am. Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Learn about the Prairie Ecosystem and how plants and animals once lived together there in balance. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register by Aug 4: 903-786-2826.

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Bird Walk – 7-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for

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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.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 NTREG Monthly Meeting – 10am-12pm. Meetings feature educational speakers. Location & more info: ntreg.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Bridge Building Network – 6pm. Program helps build bridges of communication, compassion, support and advocacy between health care providers and LGBTQ older adults through quarterly awareness programs. Sponsored by Ed-U-CARE Dallas; dedicated to training caregivers in strategies that result in welcoming safe and caring services and environments for older LGBTQ adults and their loved ones. Free, but RSVP required. The Senior Source, 3910 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas. RSVP: 214-263-2826.

Fall/Winter Gardening – 7-8:30pm. The best time for gardening in North Texas is September until June. Have fresh tomatoes from your garden for Christmas dinner. Hosted by Dallas Sierra Club.

Free. Brookhaven College, Bldg H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. Kirk Miller: 972-6991687. DallasSierraClub.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 BraveHeart Women Ripples Celebration – 6:30-8:30pm. With Charlotte Rose. Fun and enriching, including DYBO (Dance Your Buts Off) movements, a variation on the Harmony Circle, as well as conversation and connecting with the BraveHeart Women Community. Free; donations accepted. RSVP for location: 214-282-9058 or AhhhMazingLife.com.

Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30-8:30pm. Meet fellow vegan and veg-curious folks for a great evening of drinks, fun and discussion on vegan goings-on in the

Metroplex. Location varies. For more info: Drinks.

DallasVegan.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Quilt Plano 2016 – Aug 12 & 13. 9am-5pm. Includes a judged show with more than 300 quilts, free skills sessions, a mini-quilt silent auction and activities for kids. $8, $7/seniors. Plano Centre, 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano. qgplano.org.

savethedate FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

Free Spiritual Discovery Weekend: “How to Find God’s Love in Your Life” – Aug 1214. Presented by Eckankar in Texas. Fri, 7:309pm: “Discover Spiritual Freedom through Past Lives, Dreams, and Soul Travel.” Attendees receive a free book and CD. Sat, 1:30pm, “A Journey through Consciousness” Workshop. Guests attend free. Crowne Plaza Dallas Hotel, 14315 Midway Rd, Addison. For full schedule of events: 888-426-7685 or Eckankar-Texas.org (follow the Texas Regional link).

Night Hike – 8-10pm. Follow our trail guides on a moonlit stroll down the nature trails. Ages 5 yrs & up. $10. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-3550.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 DORBA Beginner Clinic – Consists of basic instruction including bike setup, safety, trail etiquette and basic bike handling skills. After the instructional portion, there will be a group ride of the trail. More info & to RSVP: dorba.org.

Primitive Living Skills: Survival through the Seasons –Aug 13-14; Aug 26-27. Prerequisite: Completed both Primitive Survival 1 and Primitive Survival 2 or Tom Brown’s Standard Class. Learn extended skills, which go beyond mere survival to living comfortably with nature and the Earth. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382.

Butterfly Garden Walk – 9-10am. Enjoy a stroll through the Butterfly Garden at Hagerman NWR, with garden docents on hand to help you identify native Texas plants and the butterflies they attract.

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

Monarch – 10-11:30am. Hear the amazing migration story and learn the current conservation status of the Monarch, as well as what you can do to help in the conservation effort. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

North Texas Electric Auto Association Meeting – 10am-12pm. Free; no registration required. Dallas MakerSpace (DMS), 1825 Monetary Ln, Ste 104, Carrollton. nteaa.org.

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2nd Annual Lone Star Iced Tea Festival – 10am5pm. Celebrate the “house wine of the South” with tea samples, talks, vendors, shopping, live entertainment, children’s activities, and a Best Iced Tea Contest. $10/advance, $15/at door, free/children 12 & under. Premier Event Center, Lakeland Plaza, 1165 S Stemmons Frwy, Lewisville. Call/ text: 832-703-0823. IcedTeaFest.org.

Butterfly Gardens – 11am-12:30pm. Fall is the time to plant for butterflies. Learn how to plant nectar sources that will attract butterflies as they migrate.

Free. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. 972-304-3581.

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Natural Networking – 11:30am-1pm. Business owners and professionals who help people live better by promoting health, wellness, sustainability, personal growth, integrative medicine, healthy kids and pets, financial wellbeing and peace of mind, please join us as we connect our community. Meets 3rd Thurs each month. Open group. Menu includes salads and gluten-free pizza. Hosted by Natural Awakenings North Texas Magazine. Networking is $10 (cash only) or support our host restaurant by purchasing your own lunch and there is no charge for meeting. Held at Palio’s Pizza Café, 1941 Preston Rd, Ste 1004, Plano. RSVP important; space limited. Email your details to NAMS@NA-NTX.com.

DIY Home Energy Efficiency 101 – 7-9pm. Am I paying too much for electricity? Is air leaking from my home? Are my own habits the cause of my high electricity bills? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

Dallas Vegan Roundup: DFW Vegan Potluck & Picnic – 11am-4pm. Vegans from all over the Dallas-Fort Worth are invited for the first ever DFW Vegan Potluck & Picnic. Activities and games for all to enjoy. Vegan burgers and hot dogs provided.

Bring a vegan dish to share. $6. Reduced pricing for kids. Track Pavilion, 2700 Darren G. Medlin Trail, Grapevine. DallasVegan.com.

Highland Village Balloon Festival – Aug 19-21.

Will feature fun for the whole family! Enjoy the weiner dog races, kid zone, live bands, car show, 5k run, food, arts and crafts, and of course the iconic hot air balloons. Unity Park, Briarhill Blvd near FM 407. More info: LionsBalloonFest.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

Kayak Power River Trip – 9am-2pm. Kayak Power will provide equipment and instruction followed by a 6-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle.

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 214-669-1663.

EDTx + TEDxSMU Film Series – EDTx and TEDxSMU resumes its popular thought provoking environmental film series. $7/person. Location TBD. More info: EarthDayTX.org.

SUNDAYS

Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Westin Stonebriar, 1549 Legacy Rd, Frisco. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com.

WEDNESDAYS

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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

MONDAYS Living Ethics School Open House: Tea, Talk, Tour – 9:30am. 1st Mon. We invite you to come learn more about our heartcentered, scientific, loving, intuitive and co-creative approach to learning. Living Ethics School (formerly Robert Muller School), 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview.

RSVP requested: 214-544-8338. CenterForLivingEthics.org.

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savethedate SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Agape Women’s Breakfast with Friends – 9:30-11am. Enjoy breakfast, check-in and support one another, and meet some new friends.

Cafe Express Shops at Legacy, 5800 Legacy Dr, Plano. Danielle: 214-551-4185. AgapeCSL.com.

Butterfly Garden Walk – 9:30-11:30am. Enjoy a stroll through the Butterfly Garden at Hagerman NWR, with garden docents on hand to help you identify native Texas plants and the butterflies they attract. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

DIY Hands-On Energy Workshop – 10am-12pm.

Learn how to complete basic energy retrofits through hands-on learning stations. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano.

Register: 972-769-4130.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Nature Lovers Book and Hike Club – 4-6pm. We don’t just talk about nature; we get out and experience it. Come ready to move and ready to meet other nature lovers. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Spa Night in the Garden – 6-8pm. Join Clinical Aromatherapist, Mary Ellen Dorey, and learn about essential oils and their many uses including their benefits to body and soul. In this experiential class, make your own personalized products to create a spa experience in your own home. $110. Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6500. DoreyAromatherapy.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Stars on the Prairie – 8:15-10:415pm. If it’s partly cloudy, we’ll have a Star Walk, walking on trails to get a better look at more of the sky. Come prepared to move.

If the sky is completely cloudy, we’ll have a night hike. $10/person. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550.

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savethedate WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 Transform Your Child’s Life – 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Workshop with Dr. Sandy Gluckman, a learning and behavior specialist, author, educator, international speaker, and Dr. Alina Olteanu, owner of Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, on healing the whole child approach, mind-body-spirit.

Free. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. RSVP requested: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com.

plan ahead THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 3rd Annual SPP Regional Conference – 8:30am7pm. GCPA members continue to request that more attention be paid to what is happening in areas along the Gulf Coast in market areas outside of but adjacent to ERCOT. This conference will focus on SPP and provide insight and expert opinions regarding transmission, generation, the market and cyber security. The Westin-DFW Airport, 4545 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving. More info: treia.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 DFW Free Yoga Day – Studios across the Dallas/Fort Worth area and beyond will offer free classes from sunrise to sunset as part of the 10th annual Free Day of Yoga on Labor Day, September 5. The Dallas KickOff Festival held from 3-9pm, Sept 3, at the Latino Cultural Center. More info: dfwfreedayofyoga.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Gluten- & Allergen-Free Expo – Sept 10-11. 10am4pm. More than 150 vendors offer personal care products, vitamins and supplements and green household cleaning alternatives, as well as extensive food sampling. Includes peanut/nut-free and gluten-free kids’ areas, free lectures by allergen experts, gluten- and allergen-free restaurants and nonprofit organizations.

Dallas Market Hall-North Hall, 2200 Stemmons Frwy, Dallas. 214-655-6100. gfafexpo.com.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 DFW Free Yoga Day – Studios across the Dallas/Fort Worth area and beyond will offer free classes from sunrise to sunset as part of the 10th annual Free Day of Yoga on Labor Day, September 5. The Dallas Kick-Off Festival held from 3-9pm, Sept 3, at the Latino Cultural Center. More info: dfwfreedayofyoga.com.

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Spiritual Practices Course – Mondays, Sept 12Nov 14. 6:45-9:15pm. Practice affirmative prayer and meditation. Expand your view of the power of change and the creative process. Examine the power of shifting mental and emotional habits that no longer serve you. Embody the Science of Mind and Spirit Ten Core Concepts. Connect with classmates seeking spiritual growth. $275. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com.

savethedate TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Foundations Course – Tuesdays, Sept 13-Nov 15. 6:45-9:15pm. 10 wks plus 1 full Sat workshop (Oct 15). Build your foundation for a life of love, joy, happiness and health. Immerse yourself in the New Thought movement which literally shapes and shifts your life. $275. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs Exhibit Opens – Runs thru Feb 19, 2017. Encounter the 46-ft T-Rex and 9 new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s nature trails at the 9th annual Dinosaurs Live.

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

Kids Intro to Energy Healing – 2-3:30pm. With Kris Sands. Perfect for spectrum, indigo and sensitive kids ages 6-12. Learn energy techniques for self-empowerment and healing themselves, their pets, plants and family. Hosted by Star Coyote Sound Temple. $25. Gideon Math & Reading Center of Richardson, 3555 Murphy Rd, Richardson. 214236-4037. HolisticEnergyPractice.com.

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savethedate SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Shamanic Sound Healing Training – 1-5pm. 6 months of training on the 3rd Sun plus a private session. This course focuses on the use of mindful sound, energy and shamanic journey in your life, work, healing practice and/or family. Learn the use of sacred music and intentional creation to lower stress, manifest reality and create healthy habits.

Experiential practices and musical journeys as well as the teachings that accompany the experiences are provided. $222 a month commitment. Star Coyote Sound Temple, private residence near Coit & Parker. RSVP for address, Jodi Roberts: 469-3446484. StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com.

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Heart of Gold 5K & Fun Run – 7:30am, opening ceremonies. Family-friendly 5k and fun run to benefit Heroes for Children. Featuring a Kid’s Adventure Zone, food, drinks and entertainment. $25/adults, $15/ age 14 & under. The Plaza at Galatyn Park, Richardson. More info & to register: HeroesForChildren.org.

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Exploring Roots Course – Tuesdays, Sept 13-Nov 15. 6:45-9:15pm. Awaken to your authentic expression, living passionately and consciously in Spirit.

Increase enjoyment in life by utilizing universal principles. Understand the Law and the Presence and how it works. And much more. $275. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com.

Fitness and Wellness Fair – 10am-1pm. Tour the world and improve your wellness at the Plano International Festival in downtown Plano’s Haggard Park, which features offers food, fun and entertainment from over 100 cultures. Fitness and Wellness Fair includes free flu shots and health screenings for kids and adults. Admission & parking free. Courtyard Theater, 1520 Avenue H, Plano. 214-495-7838. PlanoInternationalFestival.org.

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Free Introduction to Meditation via Skype – With Dr. Alina Olteanu, owner of Meditate With Alina.

Meditation is the perfect antidote to stress and the solution to maintaining balance in a fast-paced, sometimes chaotic modern world. RSVP required; dates are subject to change: 214-842-9510.

Sunday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot.

Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972231-3993.

Sunday Worship: New Life Community – 8am & 11am. Sunday school in between worship services at 9:30am. 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco. 214-8724205. NewLifeFrisco.org.

Sunday Worship: Stonebriar Community Church Service – 9am & 10:45am. 4801 Legendary Dr, Frisco. 469-252-5200. Stonebriar.org.

Sunday Worship: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Service – 9:30am & 11am. The services are the same, with music at both. Also have a service on the 1st Wed at 7pm. 6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco.

214-387-4700. StPhilipsFrisco.org.

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Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Westin Stonebriar, 1549 Legacy Rd, Frisco. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-4681331. AgapeCSL.com.

Lone Star Circus School Summer Camp – 9am12pm, Mon-Fri. Camp held Aug 1-5. Day-camp introduces children at any level of physical development and skill the excitement of circus arts including aerial silks, aerial ring, trapeze, juggling, contortion, rolla bolla, trampoline and balancing.

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Dallas Kick-Off Festival: Sept. 3, 3-9pm Free Vision Screenings – 1:30-3:30pm. Last Sun. Offered by the Lewisville Lions Club. Vision screenings are quick, non-invasive and available for all ages. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W Main St, Lewisville.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – 2-3pm.

3rd Sun. Get info on local resources, education and support. Open to anyone whose loved one may be affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Autumn Leaves of McKinney, 175 Plateau Dr, McKinney.

972-542-0606.

Nature Explore Family Club – 3-4pm. 1st Sun. Also 1st Mon, 9:30-10:30am. Event aims to connect children and families with nature through fun, ageappropriate activities. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130.

Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club – 3-5pm.

4th Sun except Nov & Dec. Hear local speakers presenting a variety of topics. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. gdogc.org.

Living Ethics School Open House: Tea, Talk, Tour – 9:30am. 1st Mon. We invite you to come learn more about our heart-centered, scientific, loving, intuitive and co-creative approach to learning. Living Ethics School (formerly Robert Muller School), 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. RSVP requested: 214-5448338. CenterForLivingEthics.org.

Overeaters Anonymous – 12pm. Weekly Mon-Fri. A 12-step recovery program for compulsive eating.

Prairie Creek Baptist Church, 3201 W 15th St, Plano. 972-238-0333.

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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.

Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Learn all about the buildings that define our skyline in Uptown and Downtown Dallas.

Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. 214-716-4500.

Angela’s Open Mic Night – 6pm. Grab your guitar, keyboard, banjo, etc and come show us what you

Sunday Worship: River of Glory Service – 10am.

Also Wed, 7pm. 501 Accent Dr, Plano. 972-5646316. RiverOfGlory.org.

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.

Yoga at Klyde Warren Park – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the East Lawn. Mats provided. Weather permitting. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. 214-716-4500.

Adult/Teen Horse Club – 11am-5pm. 1st Sun. Do you have horse experience, but wish to ride and learn more? Join the Camp Tonkawa Horse club. This Sunday club is for adults, children come on Saturdays, Homeschoolers on Mondays. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. For restrictions & details: 940-440-8382.

Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm, Sun & Sat. A selfguided tour to learn about the animals that call InSync home. Helpful volunteers available to answer any questions. $10/adult, $7/senior (65+), $7/child (4-12), free/under 4. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888.

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

Gluten- & Allergen-Free Expo – Sept 10-11.

10am-4pm. More than 150 vendors offer personal care products, vitamins and supplements and green household cleaning alternatives, as well as extensive food sampling. Includes peanut/nut-free and gluten-free kids’ areas, free lectures by allergen experts, gluten- and allergen-free restaurants and nonprofit organizations. Dallas Market Hall-North Hall, 2200 Stemmons Frwy, Dallas. 214-655-6100. gfafexpo.com.

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got. Also offer live music every Thurs, Fri & Sat in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere where we feature comfort food and great spirits. Free. Angela’s at the Crosswalk, 1010 E 15th, Plano. 972-633-9500.

Chess Night – 6-8:45pm. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. 940-349-8752.

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

Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W University Dr, McKinney. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-843-8084.

Monday Night Ride at Arbor Hills – 6:30pm. Bring bike, helmet and light. Meet at the trail head at Arbor Hills. More info: DORBA.org.

Healing Halo Mondays – 6:30-7:15pm. Restore mind and body with 45 mins of guided stretching with an LMT and recorded guided mediation inside a salt infused room. Reservations required. $45. Salt Escape, 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano. Dana Russell: 469-831-2795.

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Monthly Keep Aubrey Beautiful Meeting – 6:307:30pm. 3rd Mon. Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce, 205 S Main St, Aubrey. Deborah Goin: 940-343-1313.

Native Plant Society Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Mon. Guest speakers on topics related to native plants and habitats. Free. Dallas Chapter Native Plant Society.

REI Outdoor Equipment Store, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. 866-527-4918.

Open Stage – 7pm-12am. An opportunity to practice performance on a stage with an engaged and supportive audience. Performers sign up to show off their skills in a 5-min time slot, which we film and share with the performer to help hone their craft.

After variety show, practice any and all types of performing art. $5 cover, 21+. House of Poets, 580 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 199, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-494-0952.

tuesday Young Actors Guild Meetings – 2nd & 4th Tues.

Meetings consist of theatre games, exercises, workshops and lessons. Open to all current members and those interested in becoming a member. $25/yearly membership. McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney. 214-544-4630.

Stroller Skate – 9-11am. $4. Thunderbird Roller Rink, 3200 Thunderbird Ln, Plano. 972-422-4447.

Imagination Playground – 9am-12pm. Kids can build a new world every time they play using the larger-than-life Imagination Playground blocks.

Klyde Warren Park, Ginsburg Family Great Lawn, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. 214-716-4500.

Dallas Museum of Art – 11am-3pm. 1st Tues. Programming designed specifically for children age 5 and under and their families, but all ages welcome.

Art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas. 214-922-1200.

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

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Amazing YA Book Club – 7pm. 1st Tues. All grown up but still love reading young adult books? Join us to discuss YA books with other adult fans. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. More info, Stacey Irish-Keffer: 940-349-8718.

Collin County Archeological Society Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Meetings open to the public and anyone with interest in archaeology. Attendees encouraged to bring whatever artifacts they may have collected for discussion and/or identification by the group. Texas Star Bank, 2800 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney. 972-832-9425.

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.

PTAS Chapter Meetings – 7pm, refreshments; 7:30pm, meeting & program. 4th Tues, Sept-Nov & Jan-May. All meetings and other activities open to everyone. PTAS offers interesting programs and wonderful guest speakers at our meetings that bring a great variety of expertise and excitement to the membership. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. Program details: 972-562-5566.

Public Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adults celebrating brains and brews through conversation and presenters from diverse fields in science and history.

Different bar or restaurant location each month. For location details: FWMuseum.org/PublicKnowledge.

Plano Multicultural Outreach Roundtable – 7-9pm. 2nd Tues. Membership (free) open to anyone with interest and energy. Help advance the cause of inclusivity in the City of Plano. Plano City Hall, Training Room A, 1520 Ave K, Plano. More info: 972-941-7747.

Funtastic Functional Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. Also Thurs. For fun and function: to be truly amazing join us for a cardio and full-body yoga fitness class. Energy and relaxation. $15. ahhhMazing Life at Wylie Social Dance Center, 109 S Birmingham, Wylie.

214-282-9058. ahhhMazingLife.com.

wednesday Bible Study: New Life Community – 12pm & 7pm. 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco. 214-872-4205.

NewLifeFrisco.org.

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.

Art History Brown Bag Series – 12:30-1:30pm.

1st Wed. Presented by Annie Royer. A look at the “isms” including cubism, romanticism, modernism and impressionism. How did one “ism” influence the next? How did artists influence and challenge each other? Series will heighten one’s appreciation of art and provide insight into the mind of the artist.

Free. Heard-Craig Carriage House located, 205 1/2 W Hunt St, McKinney. 972-569-6909.

Zumba – 6-7pm. A fun, upbeat way to get up and moving. Practice all your best dance moves with

Latin beats and other great music from around the world. Klyde Warren Park, Muse Family Performance Pavilion, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas.

214-716-4500.

Adults with Special Needs Cooking Classes – 6-8pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Call for details. Space limited. $10. Market Street Culinary School, 6100 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney. Reserve spot now & mention Natural Awakenings North Texas: 972548-5167.

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.

River of Glory Service – 7pm. Also Sun, 10am. 501 Accent Dr, Plano. 972-564-6316. RiverOfGlory.org.

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Service – 7pm. 1st Wed. 6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco. 214-387-4700.

StPhilipsFrisco.org.

Healing Testimony Meeting – 7:30-8:30pm. First Church of Christ Scientist, 100 St Lukes Dr, Richardson. More info: 972-231-0114.

thursday Earth Day Monthlies (EDMo) – 3rd Thurs. Features a panel of experts tackling a particular theme, from sustainable food for the masses and smart energy to higher education and eco-focused careers.

For more info: EarthDayTX.org.

Imagination Playground – 9am-12pm. Kids can build a new world every time they play using the larger-than-life Imagination Playground blocks.

Klyde Warren Park, Ginsburg Family Great Lawn, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. 214-716-4500.

Free Admission & Wildlife Program – 9am-9pm.

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

Radical Acts Discussion Group – 12-1pm. Richardson Christian Science Reading Room, 1930 N Coit Rd, Ste 120, Richardson. More info: 972231-0114.

McKinney Farmers’ Market at Adriatica – 3-6pm or sellout. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. 6851 Virginia Pkwy, W McKinney.

972-562-8790.

CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with 125 trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872.

TexasCPR.com.

Fitness in the Square (FITS): Part of Be Fit Frisco – 6:30-7:30pm. A free one-hour exercise class in the courtyard in front of Frisco City Hall. For kids 10+ to adults. Bring water, towel, and appropriate clothing and shoes. The type of workout changes each month. Bring your family and move together.

Be Fit Frisco, Frisco City Hall Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. 972-292-6501.

savethedate THURSDAY Functional Health Lectures – 6:30-7:30pm.

Learn how we can teach you to reverse the need for medications for hormone imbalances, depression, diabetes II, thyroid dysfunction and cholesterol. Free. ReClaim Health, 2237 W Parker Rd, Ste A, Plano. RSVP, Buffy Nelms: 972-9859355. ReclaimHealthNow.com.

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

Dallas Down-River Club Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Thurs. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting club. Roma’s, 7402 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-373-0500. More info, Dale Harris: 972-680-2727.

Funtastic Functional Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. See Tues listing. ahhhMazing Life at Wylie Social Dance Center, 109 S Birmingham, Wylie. 214-282-9058. ahhhMazingLife.com.

friday Summer Nature Storytime – Thru Aug 12.

10:30am. Designed primarily for preschoolers and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience. Included in general admission; free/Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

Free Mom & Kids Yoga – 5:30-6pm. 1st Fri. Find out how our Multisensory Kids Yoga can help improve your child’s focus and grades while keeping you both fit at the same time. SMARTS Club, 8780 Preston Trace Blvd, Frisco. Registration required & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214872-8592.

Dancing in the Park – 6:30-7:30pm. Enjoy an evening of free dance classes with Studio 22.

Each month will feature different dance styles.

Klyde Warren Park, Muse Family Performance Pavilion, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas.

214-716-4500.

Acoustic Jam Session – 7pm. Weekly open jam and song circle. All acoustic instruments and levels welcome. All music genres welcome. Sponsored by the Visual Art League of Lewisville. Free. MCL Grand, 100 N Charles, Lewisville. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-444-0825.

Friday Evening Shabbat Service – 7pm. Join Shir Tikvah, the Reform synagogue of Frisco as we inspire a love for lifelong learning, the celebration of living a Jewish life, and a commitment to honoring the beautiful traditions of our heritage. Held at 7700 Main St, Frisco. 469-269-0718. For specific schedule: ShirTikvahFrisco.org.

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

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

saturday savethedate SATURDAY Blackland Prairie Raptor Center 1st Saturday Events – Various topics and activities each month. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Info: 469-9649696, BPRaptorCenter.org.

Operation Kindness – 3rd Sat. No Kill animal shelter brings animals for adoption. Weather permitting. Whole Foods Market, outside store, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729.

Pathfinders Fun Cycling – A free, non-competitive riding group for all cycling skill levels. Short, weekly bicycle rides for the purpose of fun and exercise. All rides held on the weekend, less than 20 miles and include a food destination and a “no rider left behind” policy. Routes and destinations change each week. For more info: Facebook.com/ CycleHighlandVillage.

Safe Exchange Zone – The Roanoke Police Department has provided a safe haven for child custody exchanges, as well as for the exchange of items that are bought, sold or traded. Now the department has created an officially designated exchange zone in the parking lot and all are welcome to use it. 609 Dallas Dr. For more info: 817-491-6052.

Saturday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-231-3993.

Small Fry Sports Classes – A skills and developmental sports class for boys and girls ages 3 & 4.

Each month offers a different sport which allows children to develop new skills and gain exposure to all sports offered at the Y. Parents participate alongside their child during this fun and active class. $20/YMCA Family Member, $40/everyone else.

Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 Main St, Frisco. Trey Gilmore: 214-297-9622.

Beach Clean Up at Trophy Club Park – 8-11am.

1st Sat; weather permitting. 2885 Trophy Park Dr. More info: TrophyClub.org.

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

McKinneyFarmersMarket.com.

Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 22.

8am-1pm or sellout. Local growers offer fruits and vegetables. Also offered are baked breads, meat from local ranchers, honey, arts and crafts and various other products. 4th St between Main & Elm, Frisco.

FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com.

Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Waste Collection Program – 9am-12pm. 2nd Sat. For Lewisville residents; must bring driver’s license for proof of residency. A convenient, safe and environmentally sound way to get rid of waste materials that should not be put into the landfill. City of Lewisville Residential Convenience Center, 330 W Jones St. CityOfLewisville.com.

Farmersville Farmers & Fleas Market – Thru Sept.

9am-3pm. 1st Sat. Features produce, crafts, food, jewelry, antiques and more. Onion Shed, 151 S Main, Farmersville. 972-784-6846. FarmersvilleTX.com.

Free One-Hour Seminars – 10am. Topics: gardening, beekeeping, rainwater collection, goat milking, poultry. Ploughshare Institute for Sustainable Living, 7781 Gholson Rd, Waco. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 254-754-9663.

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

Citizens’ Climate Lobby Meeting – 11am-1pm.

2nd Sat. Agenda includes updates from around Denton, practice our monthly actions, and then call in to the national conference call featuring a wellknown speaker (economists, scientists, politicians, military commanders, and thought leaders) on the topic of climate change. Cafe Brazil, 501 W University Dr, Denton. Info, Brett Cease: 218-766-0830.

CitizensClimateLobby.org/Chapters/TX_Denton.

Clear Creek Birding Walk – 7:30-10:30am. Last Sat. With Elm Fork Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, 3310 Collins Rd, Denton. txmn.org/elmfork.

Heartfulness Meditation – 8am. Experience a 30-min meditation session and informal chat on the benefits of meditation from 8-9am. Stop by the Heartfulness table between 9-10 am to discover simple techniques to relax and calm your mind.

Klyde Warren Park, The Dallas Morning News Reading & Games Room, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. 214-716-4500.

Tai Chi – 8-9am. Take a break from your busy weekend and center yourself with a tai chi class from El Centro College. Klyde Warren Park, Muse Family Performance Pavilion, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. 214-716-4500.

DAILY 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.

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Kid’s Fish – 11am-1pm. Ages 4-11. The opportunity to go outside to our pond and do some live fishing (weather permitting). If bad weather will have a scavenger hunt. Free. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 2501 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine. 972-724-2018.

Parkour in the Park – 11am-1pm. Learn to move past obstacles like water. All ages. No experience required. Very welcoming group. Participants of all abilities and ages: 8-80. Free. Locations vary.

Details: 817-475-8370.

Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm. See Sun listing. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888.

Homestead Open House – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Time subject to change during heat of summer. The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is home to several historic structures, most notably the Minor-Porter Log House, which dates to about 1869.

Volunteers on hand to guide visitors through the structures and answer questions in this informal tour.

Visitors welcome to arrive at any time during the open hours and tour at their own pace. Regular admission to LLELA: $5/person; free/age 5 & under. No additional charge for tour. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-7980.

Kayak down the Elm Fork – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Whether have lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, you’re welcome here.

Kayak Power provides equipment and instruction followed by a 6-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Reservation required: 214-669-1663.

Frisco Humane Society Adoption – 12-4pm. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat. We invite you to meet and greet some of the wonderful dogs and cats available for adoption from Frisco Humane Society. PetSmart in Frisco, 3333 Preston Rd. 972-498-8980.

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

SPCA of Texas Pet Grief Counseling Program – 1pm. 1st Sat. Designed to help those who are grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Free. Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr, Dallas. 214-742-7722.

Mockingbird Chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas Monthly Meeting – 1:30pm. 1st Sat. Local poets and guests are welcome to recite their poetry.

Meetings are casual and visitors are always welcome.

Heard-Craig Carriage House, 205 W Church St, McKinney. MockingbirdPoetry.org.

Guitar Swap Saturday – 2-5pm. Buy, sell or trade guitars. Guitar Gallery, 100 Louisiana St, McKinney.

214-504-4921.

Free Guitar Class – 4pm. Kids ages 9 and up can try out a free guitar class (guitars provided) to see if music is something they are interested in trying out.

Guitar Gallery, 100 Louisiana St, McKinney. RSVP required: 214-504-4921.

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

Stargeezer Star Party – 6:30-9:30pm. 1st Sat. Bring

the whole family. Star parties begin at sunset, weather permitting. Free. Spring Park, Jonandrea Ln, Garland.

TASObserving.org.

Downtown McKinney’s Second Saturday – 7-10pm. 2nd Sat. Explore local art galleries, listen to great local and regional talent and taste specialties in some of the area’s best eateries. Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney.

972-547-2660.

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

daily Dairy Farm Tours – By appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk and treat bags for the children. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 CR 446, Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com.

savethedate DAILY Design-a-Dino Coloring Contest – Thru Aug 5.

Children 12 and under can submit their original coloring designs for a chance to have it become a custom paint job on the stegosaurus, one of this year’s animatronic exhibit dinosaurs which opens Sept 17. Other prizes also awarded. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. For more info, rules, participation instructions and a link to the downloadable coloring sheet: HeardMuseum. org/designadino.

Drug Disposal – Unwanted and expired medications can be anonymously disposed of at any time at no cost. Accepted drugs: medications for pets, over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, prescription ointments, prescription patches, sample medications and vaccines. Roanoke Police Department Lobby, 609 Dallas Dr. For more info: 817-491-6052.

First Aid Classes, CPR & Babysitter Training – Various days. Monthly at various branches.

For specific info on cost, space availability, times: YMCADallas.org.

Live Green in Plano (LGIP) Volunteer Program – Volunteers 13 and up need. Complete a short application and attend an orientation prior to getting started. Activities include monthly garden workdays; community creek and litter cleanups; special event support and assistance; community outreach options; administration; and more. For orientation dates & registration: LiveGreenInPlano.com.

Peacemaker – A unique theatrical and educational experience aimed at pre-k-5th. The show tackles themes of tolerance and friendship in a light-hearted way, using storytelling, music, puppetry, dancing, juggling and audience participation. An on-campus program lasting 30 mins. More info: 972-490-4202.

Theatre-Britain.com.

savethedate DAILY 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.

Dallas Farmers’ Market – 8am-6pm. Year round.

One-stop shop for all your produce, meat, floral and specialty-food needs. Farmers from 150 miles around come to give you the chance to “buy locally.” 1010 S Pearl Expwy, Dallas. DallasFarmersMarket.org.

Barre (Fitness) Class – 9-9:50am. Daily except Fri & Sun. A full-body workout of isometric holds and heavy reps. A range of props are used in each class to challenge the body, engage the mind, fatigue muscles and build strength and endurance. $20/ drop-in or lower rates with class pack/membership.

The Barre Code Plano, 4757 W Park Blvd, Ste 112, Plano. 469-298-0482. TheBarreCode.com.

Grapevine Farmers’ Market – 9am-6pm, Sun; 8am-8pm, Mon-Sat. Year-round indoor market. Eat healthy with locally-grown produce and products.

520 S Main St, Grapevine. 817-793-8634. FarmersMarketOfGrapevine.com.

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

SERVICES $30 ADULT SALT SESSIONS – 10am-7pm, Wednesdays. Do you suffer from allergies, asthma, cold/flu, COPD or other respiratory or skin conditions?

Salt therapy is 100% all natural & drug free. Salt heals.

Salt Escape, Salt Therapy Wellness Center, 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano. Teresa Cooper: 972-378-4945.

SPACE AVAILABLE OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE – Convenient location near Custer & Spring Creek in Plano this beautiful room facing Chisholm Trail is located in office with Acupuncturist/Oriental Medicine Doctor. Prefer part-time acupuncturist, or therapist with specialties in craniosacral, sports medicine, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, reiki, body contouring or other therapeutic techniques. Other therapists or modalities also considered. Rent is very reasonable and negotiable, depending on days/hours needed. Mature experienced persons only, with references. For more info: 972-704-3730.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE, HERBS & NUTRITION Patti Carey, DAOM, LAc, CLT 2121 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Ste 107, Plano 972-704-3730 • PattiCareyLAC.com

Practicing integrative holistic Oriental Medicine using acupuncture, herbs, massage, constitutional nutrition and light therapy to prevent illness and create healing for harmony in body, mind and spirit. TX AC00812; NCCAOM 19746.

NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. Allnatural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.

ALLERGY SOLUTIONS NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. Allnatural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.

AROMATHERAPY DOREY AROMATHERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY

Mary Ellen Dorey, Reflexologist/Clinical Aromatherapist Plano • 972-567-3962 DoreyAromatherapy.com 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 9.

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AYURVEDA THE BALANCED YOGI

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

BEAUTY HAIR COLOR STUDIOS

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

Open seven days a week. “No-Neck-Pain” wash basins have built-in headrest for your comfort and to protect your neck. See ad, page 11.

PURE GLOW ECO CHIC Beauty meets Health 972-675-7987 PureGlowEcoChic.com

Need help with a healthier beauty routine? We offer skincare and makeup made with real, clean ingredients that are recognizable. Complimentary private consultations available.

RONIT MOR SPA & WELLNESS Ronit Mor, ND, LE 6400 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 6, Plano 214-973-0482 • RonitMor.com

A holistic boutique spa focused on dramatically reviving your skin's youthful appearance using the most effective treatment protocols as well as science-based ingredients and technology. See ad, page 15.

CHIROPRACTIC NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more.

All-natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.

SERENDIPITY HEALTH & WELLNESS Dr. Amy St. John, DC, LMT 3900 W 15th St, Ste 506, Plano 75075 214-801-0741 • SerendipityWellness.net

I'm the gentle chiropractor. As a doctor of chiropractic and licensed massage therapist, I can help you to relieve pain head to toe, whether caused by injury, stress or fatigue.

My style is gentle but effective, which can be particularly helpful for those in extreme pain, children or seniors. See ad, page 12.

SYNERGY BALANCE NUCCA CHIROPRACTIC HEALING CENTER Dr. Cecilia Yu, D.C., NUCCA practitioner 12740 Hillcrest Rd, Ste 138, Dallas 75230 972-387-4700 • MySynergyBalance.com

By aligning the first vertebrae through a precise NUCCA adjustment, Dr. Yu eliminates nerve interference from the brain stem.

Such interference can manifest itself in any manner including scoliosis, skin conditions, behavioral disorders, herniated discs or joint problems. Unlike traditional chiropractic, even traditional upper-cervical chiropractic, there is no popping, cracking or twisting and a NUCCA adjustment holds longer which means you return far less often. See ad, page 9.

COLONICS DFW COLON CARE

17810 Davenport Rd, Ste 108 Dallas, 75252 972-380-4845 • DFWColonCare.com Optimize the resources within your body and jump start your colon by cleansing, hydrating and eliminating waste with the touch-less Angel of Water Colonics. See ad, page 10.

Great spirits have always encountered opposition from mediocre minds. ~Albert Einstein

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 6.

DECLUTTERING / ORGANIZING SERVICES THE DECLUTTERBUG

Anita Sisler 339-832-1220 • TheDeclutterbug.biz Now is a perfect time to declutter. Let me help you turn cluttered areas of your home into perfect, peaceful spaces. Moving? I can help you with the process of decluttering while packing up your home and/or unpacking and making your new home cozy. Serving the North Texas area. See ad, page 30.

DENTISTRY SMILE RANCH DENTISTRY

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 75032 972-772-7645 • SmileRanchDentistry.com Smile Ranch believes in natural, minimalistic remedies that are safe and effective for you and your family. See ad, inside front cover.

DINING CAFÉ BRAZIL

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LittleOrchardPecans.com 469-500-3099

LIVING ETHICS SCHOOL

Vicki Johnston, Founding Director 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview 75069 214-544-8338 • CenterForLivingEthics.org Are you seeking a learning environment that nurtures the whole child?

Children thrive in 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.

FARMS & FARMERS' MARKETS CARDO’S SPROUT FARM Marie DeNoon, Owner Ponder, TX 940-222-0742

Cardo’s Sprout Farm is focused on microgreens, fruit herbs and cut flowers. We sell on Saturday’s at the Coppell Farmers’ Market and Denton Community Market. Our microgreens line is also available at The Cupboard, a grocery store, in Denton.

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. 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 6.

200 Coit Rd, Ste 112, Plano (by Central Market) 469-229-9140

EDEN NATURAL FOODS CO-OP

A breakfast-to-late-evening dining and coffee house offering delicious food in a casual, eclectic familyfriendly space. Healthy meal options to decadent deserts available.

Members purchase food online, directly from north and east Texas farms. We go get it for you, so you can pick up your food at our location, just 15 minutes east of downtown Plano.

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

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

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5611 Colleyville Blvd, Ste 340, Colleyville, TX 76034 817-770-4443

EdenNaturalFoods.com

HONEY POT FARM

Money Family / Guy Money, Beekeeper McKinney 75070 • 972-829-3216 Honey as raw, local, organic, yummy and healthy as it gets. Our hives are in Collin and surrounding counties, and because our honey is straight from the hive, nothing added and never heat pasteurized, you get all the vitamins, minerals, live-enzymes, and pollens which are the allergy-fighting benefits that are heat filtered out of most other store-bought honeys. Available at Frisco Farmers' Market, McKinney Trade Days, Sprouts, Market Street or pick up at our home office. Look for the bee in cowboy boots! See ad, page 27.

Grown on family farms, our hard shell “native” pecans are smaller and sweeter than the “paper shell” hybrids found in most store. Typically pesticidefree, they’re low-carb, no sodium, almost no natural sugars and can help lower “bad” cholesterol. Order online or at select local retailers.

ROOTED HEART FARM

Courtney Swearingen, Owner Denton, TX 817-907-3684 • CardosFarmProject.com/ farm-stand RHF provides the Denton community with sustainably grown produce. You can find RHF veggies at the Denton Community Market, as well as featured at some local restaurants. Volunteer and internship opportunities are also available.

TIERRA VERDE FARM

Erin & Sondi Tran, Owners Sanger, TX 940-205-3992 • TierraVerdeFarm.net We raise food and fiber with integrity.

Our products, sold at Denton Community Market, include pastured chicken and duck eggs, handcrafted goat milk soap, baked goods, produce, wool and honey.

FITNESS AHHHMAZING LIFE

101 S Jackson Ave, Ste 300, Wylie 75098 214-282-9058 • AhhhMazingLife.com

FIT N PILATES

Shannon Rene 5160 Village Creek Dr, Ste 400, Plano 75093 214-789-5563 • FitNPilates.com

THE BARRE CODE PLANO

Julie Godfrey, Owner 4757 W Park Blvd, Ste 112, Plano 75093 469-298-0482 • TheBarreCode.com

YOGA WITH PEGGY BREEZE 972-658-1600 TheBalancedYogi.com

See full listing under Ayurveda.

YOGAJAX YOGA STUDIO 2001 Coit Rd, 75093 469-518-4225 • Yogajax.com

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD 972-479-9139 KarenAsburyMD.com

HAIR SALON HAIR COLOR STUDIOS

THE CUPPING GURU

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 11.

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.

Ask about our exclusive TrioCleanse: a powerful combination of salt room therapy, cupping therapy and 24 hours of juicing.

9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com

Our practice is dedicated to healing using a combination of holistic medicine and conventional medicine where needed. See ad, page 33.

HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, ABIHM, IFMCP, GCP 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 17.

RECLAIM HEALTH

Dr. Laura Precourt, PScD 2237 W Parker Rd, Ste F, Plano 75023 972-943-9355 • ReclaimHealthNow.com A concierge practice that offers an education curriculum that teaches patients how to reclaim their health through proper nutrition and lifestyle changes which can allow them to reduce or eliminate their need for medications. See ad, page 30.

WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS

Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com In today’s complex medical world, 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 7.

GARDEN CALLOWAY’S NURSERY Calloways.com

Seventeen DFW stores including: Denton, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Hurst, Lewisville, Little Elm, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Southlake. See ad, page 8.

HEALTHY KIDS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, ABIHM, IFMCP, GCP 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 17.

WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS

Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com In today’s complex medical world, 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 7.

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

Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad, page 21.

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HOLISTIC WELLNESS Dana Russell, LMT, ACT 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano 75075 469-831-2795 • Cupping.Guru

INTEGRATIVE PHYSICIANS DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD 972-479-9139 KarenAsburyMD.com

Our practice is dedicated to healing using a combination of holistic medicine and conventional medicine where needed. See ad, page 33.

HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, ABIHM, IFMCP, GCP 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 17.

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 31.

WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS

Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com In today’s complex medical world, 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 7.

KID FIT – KID FUN CAMP TONKAWA

1036 CR 203, Collinsville 76233 940-440-8382 • CampTonkawaTexas.com We are all connected to nature, and at Camp Tonkawa, our classes, camps and events help you to nurture that connection. Feel your connection to all living things.

Sense the spirit of the wilderness. Know that you are related to the Earth on a practical and a spiritual level.

Our goal is for everyone to be as knowledgeable of the natural world as the Native Americans, who love, honor and respect our planet Earth... Mother Nature.

KNEE PAIN SOLUTIONS NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. Allnatural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.

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. We do all the work —spreading an even layer of composted top dressing onto your lawn with our specialized spreader.

Bare spots fill in, better drought tolerance and disease resistance. Safe for kids and pets. See ad, page 14.

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

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN INNOVATIONS WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Kimberly Wilson, NMD 6545 Preston Rd, Ste 200, Plano 75024 469-606-9100 • InnovationsWellness.com Your family's health is "naturally" our passion. Using naturopathic medicine, our approach is holistic and non-toxic, helping those with cancer, hormone imbalances, fatigue, chronic illness, depression and much more. Let us be a partner in your wellness and show you naturopathic solutions to your health concerns.

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RONIT MOR SPA & WELLNESS

Remax Town & Country 301 S Watters Rd, Allen 75013 972-979-7640 • DarleneOwen.com

Ronit Mor, ND 6400 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 6, Plano 214-973-0482 • RonitMor.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 15.

ORGANIC LAWN CARE EARTH KIND SERVICES

Lawn Top Dressing Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 • EarthKindServices.com Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. We do all the work—spreading an even layer of composted top dressing onto your lawn with our specialized spreader. Bare spots fill in, better drought tolerance and disease resistance. Safe for kids and pets. See ad, page 14.

I specialize in helping with all the technical aspects of home selling or buying, like getting a great deal and a perfect location, but my clients also love that I have a knack for helping with some of the more intangible, stress-inducing things that go along with the process as well. If you're looking for an agent who can help and support you beyond just the paperwork, call me today! See ad, page 27.

REFLEXOLOGY DOREY AROMATHERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY

Mary Ellen Dorey, Reflexologist/Clinical Aromatherapist Plano • 972-567-3962 DoreyAromatherapy.com See full listing under Aromatherapy.

See ad, page 9.

PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, ABIHM, IFMCP, GCP 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 17.

WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS

Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com In today’s complex medical world, 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 7.

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

Interviews with authors, doctors and other experts about natural approaches to health and happiness.

Listener calls are always welcome.

Archives of past shows available on HBNShow.com.

REIKI MY HEART REIKI

Jennifer Cunnings 1113 Hampshire Lane, Ste 8, Richardson 972-816-6299 • MyHeartReiki.com Align with your true, authentic, amazing self. Using energy therapy and intuitive coaching, Jennifer provides the tools, healing and support you need to live a selfempowered and purpose filled life.

See ad, page 27.

RESPIRATORY THERAPY SALT ESCAPE

2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano 75093 972-378-4945 • Info@SaltEscape.com Do you suffer from allergies, asthma, COPD, cold/flu, or other respiratory or skin conditions? Salt therapy is 100% drug-free and all natural. Salt heals.

SOUND HEALING STAR COYOTE SOUND TEMPLE

Jodi Roberts, Founder Coit Rd and Parker, Plano 75075 469-344-6484 • StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com Jodi activates your creative energy for health, clarity of purpose and inner peace through sound healing, shamanic practices and multidimensional shadow transformation.

See ad, page 19.

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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 11.

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

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

Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad, page 21.

WATER WATERSEDGE STRUCTURED WATER Twenty First Century Health 972-855-8711 TwentyFirstCenturyHealth.com

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

Bringing dead city water back to the living, structured water nature intended. Cutting-edge technology. Call us or visit our website to learn more about how improving your home’s water can improve your health.

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.

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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.

WELLNESS CENTERS 1103B Ridge Rd, Rockwall 75087 972-772-5808

BACK TO BASICS HEALTH MARKET 585 I-30, Rockwall 75087 972-771-3660

THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS Dr. Rebeca Gracia, PharmD, DABAT Addison and Rockwall 214-352-8758 • ThermographyCenter.com

Providing FDA-cleared Computer Regulation Thermography (CRT) to progressive practitioners for over 10 years. Whole Body Thermography reveals functionality of internal organs including breasts, teeth, lymphatics, thyroid, liver, kidneys and heart. Subtle changes can be detected ~10 years before dysfunction develops. See ad, page 3.

GET HEALTHY HEALTH MARKET 811 E Yellow Jacket, Rockwall 75087 469-434-2004

HEAVENLY HANDS BIRTHING CENTER 908 N Goliad St, Rockwall 75087 214-621-0859

HORMONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS Rockwall: 1207 Arista Dr, Ste 103, 75032 469-402-1877 Southlake: 620 N Kimball Ave, Ste 100, 76092 817-328-8376

NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. Allnatural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.

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NA-NTX.com

2455 Ridge Rd, Ste 151, Rockwall 75087 972-771-8900

ROCKWALL NUTRITION CENTER

585 E Interstate 30, Rockwall 75087 972-771-3660

STAR COYOTE SOUND TEMPLE

Coit Rd and Parker, Plano 75075 469-344-6484 • StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com Star Coyote Sound Temple is a safe, sacred space for private and group sessions and classes by appointment only. We focus on creativity, music, health, relaxation, communication and fun in a community setting.

Sound and energy healing, massage and workshops are offered for all ages. See ad, page 19.

VITALITY LIFE CENTER

3221 Independence Pkwy, Ste B, Plano 972-516-1740 VitalityLifeCenterPlano.com State-of-the-art detoxification, body contouring, beauty, fast fitness and relaxation benefits, all in one place at unbeatable savings.Total Vitality membership includes five services, video classes and product discounts. See ad, page 23.

WELLNESS WORKS

2305 Ridge Rd, Ste 102, Rockwall, 75087 469-698-8844

DOC’S BODY SHOP CHIROPRACTIC

3084 N Goliad St, Ste 114, Rockwall 75087 972-722-2500

THERMOGRAPHY

ROCKWALL COLONICS & WELLNESS CENTER

WOMEN'S HEALTH 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 31.

THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS Dr. Rebeca Gracia, PharmD, DABAT Addison and Rockwall 214-352-8758 • ThermographyCenter.com

Providing FDA-cleared Computer Regulation Thermography (CRT) to progressive practitioners for over 10 years. Whole Body Thermo-graphy reveals functionality of internal organs including breasts, teeth, lymphatics, thyroid, liver, kidneys and heart. Subtle changes can be detected ~10 years before dysfunction develops. See ad, page 3.

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