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y family of origin was never very traditional, but as I get older, I see the value of the traditions and rituals as an important part of knitting the generations together and ultimately reminding us that we are all one, on the exact same journey, although the scenery along the way or the starting time of our journey may be different.

This poem by Edgar A. Guest (1881-1959) is a beautiful recount of an old-fashioned Thanksgiving, and it’s my hope that whatever your traditions and rituals and regardless of how many or who joins you for a meal or day of gratitude, that all your Thanksgivings are made of meaningful moments and strong relationships worthy of fond reflection for a lifetime.

The Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving

It may be I am getting old and like too much to dwell Upon the days of bygone years, the days I loved so well; But thinking of them now I wish somehow that I could know A simple old Thanksgiving Day, like those of long ago, When all the family gathered round a table richly spread, With little Jamie at the foot and grandpa at the head, The youngest of us all to greet the oldest with a smile, With mother running in and out and laughing all the while.

It may be I’m old-fashioned, but it seems to me to-day We’re too much bent on having fun to take the time to pray; Each little family grows up with fashions of its own; It lives within a world itself and wants to be alone.

It has its special pleasures, its circle, too, of friends; There are no get-together days; each one his journey wends, Pursuing what he likes the best in his particular way, Letting the others do the same upon Thanksgiving Day. I like the olden way the best, when relatives were glad To meet the way they used to do when I was but a lad; The old home was a rendezvous for all our kith and kin, And whether living far or near they all came trooping in With shouts of “Hello, daddy!” as they fairly stormed the place And made a rush for mother, who would stop to wipe her face Upon her gingham apron before she kissed them all, Hugging them proudly to her breast, the grownups and the small.

Then laughter rang throughout the home, and, Oh, the jokes they told; From Boston, Frank brought new ones, but father sprang the old; All afternoon we chatted, telling what we hoped to do, The struggles we were making and the hardships we’d gone through; We gathered round the fireside. How fast the hours would fly— It seemed before we’d settled down ‘twas time to say good-bye.

Those were the glad Thanksgivings, the old-time families knew When relatives could still be friends and every heart was true.

Wishing you all a blessed and safe Thanksgiving.

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newsbriefs Fun Walk & 5K Helps North Texas’ Homeless

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n an effort to end homelessness, the Harvest Hustle, formerly known as the Help The Homeless Walk & 5K Run, will be held on November 9 at Fair Park, in Dallas. Proceeds benefit the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance, which provides solutions to prevent and end homelessness in Collin and Dallas counties. This year’s event is focused on securing funding to assure quality, effective services for children and other homeless persons.

In addition to the race, there will be circus performers with clowns, a stilt walker, performers from the Lone Star Circus, music performed by Phillipalooza, a petting zoo, pumpkin carving, carnival games, face painting, slime making with Mad Science, cookie decorating, a pumpkin patch and more.

Activities begin with the 5k race start at 8 a.m., followed by the Fun Walk at 8:30 a.m. and 5K/team awards presentation at 9:15. A post-run party with food, music and activities runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Convenient parking is available adjacent to the event site with access from Gate 3 ($10 parking after 8 a.m.) or there is easy access to Fair Park via DART. Location: 1229 Admiral Nimitz Dr., Fair Park Embarcadero Building, Dallas. For more information, visit HarvestHustle.org.

BodyHealth Launches Optimum Diet Package

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atural supplement company BodyHealth recently launched a new weight-loss package—The Optimum Weight Management Program. When the homeopathic, amino acid and vitamin package is combined with a 500-calorie diet, the company says most users are reporting weight loss of up to 20 pounds in 23 days. This is comparable to that experienced by people following an HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) diet.

These homeopathic drops burn fat, reduce appetite, support the endocrine system and boost the metabolism. The amino acids provide an excellent source of protein and the vitamin component ensures that the body does not become nutritionally depleted during the weight-loss phase.

“This is an ideal program for customers that want to follow a safe, healthy diet plan,” says BodyHealth founder, David Minkoff, M.D. “Many low-calorie diets are unhealthy because when the body is deprived of calories, it literally robs the bone and muscle tissue to get the calories it needs. Our formula mobilizes excess fat while the amino acid and vitamin components help to ensure that bone and muscle mass are not lost during weight loss.”

BodyHealth also offers a weight maintenance program for those wishing to maintain a healthy weight after the initial weight loss. For details, call 877-804-3258 or visit BodyHealth.com. See ad, page 33. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Texas Stampede Supports Children’s Charities

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he Tom Thumb Texas Stampede, one of the top four rodeos in Texas, will take place November 8 and 9 at the Allen Event Center, in Allen. In partnership with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the Texas Stampede is a fully sanctioned PRCA rodeo. Each of the three action-packed performances include many of rodeo’s top athletes competing in bull riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, tie-down roping and barrel racing.

In addition to the rodeo, there are several family oriented activities, including the Texas Stampede Christmas Marketplace, the Western Heritage display area, an art and photography contest, kid-friendly Rodeo U and a kid’s interactive area with fun activities specially designed for young cowpokes. The mission of Texas Stampede is to improve the quality of life for children and families served through support of children’s charities in North Texas.

The Western Festival and Christmas Marketplace are open both days from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the rodeo event at 7:30 p.m., November 8 and noon and 7:30 p.m., November 9. A concert will follow each of the evening performances.

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Location: 200 E. Stacy Rd., Allen. For more information, call 214-520-8874 or visit TexasStampede.org.

AKC Lone Star Classic Coming to Dallas he Kennel Clubs of Greater Collin, Texas and Trinity Valley are hosting the biannual Lone Star State Classic dog show from December 5 to 8, at the Dallas Market Hall, in Dallas. With nearly 2,000 dogs entered from across the U.S., it is the only all-breed AKC dog show in the Dallas area.

The event begins at 2 p.m., December 5, with small specialty events throughout the afternoon highlighting individual breed clubs and specific breeds. The other days feature an all-breed show by club, with breed judging from 8 a.m. to late afternoon. The best of breed or variety winners go on to the best in show competition at the end of the show.

Other activities include booths of pet supplies and accessories, art, jewelry, handmade crafts, visiting with breeders and dog rescue clubs and getting an up-close view of more than 150 different breeds of dogs in the grooming areas.

Tickets at the door (only) are $8 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 and free to children under 5. Parking is free. Pets are not allowed.

Location: 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas Market Hall, Dallas. For more information and the judging program, visit LoneStarStateClassic.com.

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he 26th annual Homestead Fair is celebrating the Thanksgiving weekend from November 29 to December 1 at Brazos de Dios, in Elm Mott, outside of Waco. The Homestead Craft Village event is a fun and educational festival with activities for the entire family. Help milk a cow, lend a hand to raise a timber frame barn or watch a master craftsman fashion a Windsor chair from a rough log.

Experience an exposition of fine crafts and heirloom skills, multicultural food dishes, a tour of a farm on a horsedrawn hay wagon, or one of several make-your-own projects and demonstrations and agricultural exhibits.

Live gospel and bluegrass music will be performed at the music tent each afternoon and Friday and Saturday evenings. Enjoy wholesome foods and browse the craft booths that include handcrafted items such as a hand-painted stoneware oil lamp, a hand-stitched baby quilt, sweet-smelling lavender soap and more.

Activities run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., November 29 and 30, and from noon to 5 p.m., December 1.

Admission is free and parking is $10 at the gate; discounted parking passes are available online.

Location: 608 Dry Creek Rd., Elm Mott. For more information, call 254-754-9600 or visit HomesteadCraftFair.com.

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ur Christmas Traditions! the 31st annual Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights, will be held November 29, in downtown Fort Worth, featuring Texas’ largest illuminated holiday procession with over 1 million lights. An extended route begins at Belknap and Throckmorton Streets and encompasses a 1.5mile course of horse-drawn carriages, marching bands, strolling carolers, classic antique cars, equestrian units, characters dressed in holiday gear and nearly 100 floats.

A Holiday Fun Zone begins the festivities at 2 p.m. in General Worth Square, with children’s holiday craftmaking, stage entertainment and food and beverages from downtown restaurants. Following the parade, a special viewing of the Dr. Seuss film, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, will be shown on a giant screen in General Worth Square.

The parade begins at 6 p.m. Ride the free Parade of Lights shuttle from Farrington Field to the ITC train and bus station and back following the parade.

For easier access to the festivities, anyone can ride The T for free after 4 p.m., with a stop located one block from the parade route. Admission is free.

he 46th annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, the largest in the country, with an estimated 40,000 participants, will take place November 28, in Dallas, starting at City Hall and winding through downtown. Participants have the option of being timed on either the 5K or 8-mile run and both events are USA Track and Field certified.

Race day registration begins at 7 a.m., followed by the wheelchair race at 8:59 a.m., timed runners at 9 a.m. and then all remaining runners. A fenced and controlled timed runner corral will close at 8:40 a.m. to help encourage proper loading and an organized start. Walkers and those with strollers will start at the back of the runner pack. Paramedics and police officers are stationed throughout the course, as are water stops and restrooms.

Other activities include clowns, pony rides, bounce houses, live musical entertainment, refreshments and more. A Trot Tot event with a special Trot shirt and number is available for children 6 and younger.

There is an additional $5 charge for the disposable timing tag. Downtown parking is available, but participants are encouraged to utilize DART. Location: 1500 Marilla St., Dallas City Hall Plaza, Dallas. For more information, call 214-954-0500 or visit TheTrot.org to register online.

Location: Belknap and Throckmorton St., Fort Worth. For more information on the parade route or to purchase reserved street seating, visit FortWorthParadeofLights.org. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Storybook Classic Comes to Life

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heatre Britain presents the storybook classic, Three Little Pigs, with weekend performances from November 30 to December 29, in Plano. In the form of a traditional British panto, the fairytale is told in the style of a melodrama, with wacky characters, songs, dances and corny jokes that encourage audience participation.

The tale begins as the little pigs are turned out of the homestead by Mrs. Slightly Dotty. She sends them out armed with a twig, some straw and a brick to the local Building Department to get the necessary permits to build their own home. Things begin to look bleak when they encounter Wily Wolf It Down and her sidekicks Huff and Puff.

A panto is a creative way to entertain families, especially children, engage the audience through interaction with the characters on stage, encouraging them to cheer, enlisting their help to support good characters and to boo and hiss the mean and nasty villain whenever possible. The message of good trumping evil, along with the intermingling of characters and audience through sing-alongs and banter, encourages adults to participate and enjoy the plot as well.

Location: 1517 H Ave., The Cox Building Playhouse, Plano. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 972-490-4202 or visit Theatre-Britain.com.

Traditional Christmas Past Remembered

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he 33rd annual festival, themed Home for the Holidays; A McKinney Christmas, sparkles November 29 and 30 in historic downtown McKinney. Replicating family holidays from years past, the festival features horse-drawn carriages, strolling carolers, visits with Santa Claus and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Live Christmas music, horse carriage rides, food and festivities, traditional costumes, dancing, children’s activities, shopping and reflections of holidays past round out the illumination of traditional holiday joy and festivity.

Activities for younger kids include arts and crafts, Christmas-themed games, sand art, face painting, a petting zoo and a visit with Santa Claus and his reindeer. The McKinney Repertory Theatre will perform A Christmas Carol, including the original text, Victorian song and vintage theatre pipe organ.

The eighth annual Believe! 10K/5K certified run begins at 8 a.m., November 30. A Great Santa Chase for children 12 and under is free and each child receives a special gift from Santa’s helpers for completing the chase.

Admission is free, some activities have a fee. Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking is available throughout downtown McKinney, as is an accompanying free shuttle service.

Location: 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. For more information, call 972-5477500, or visit McKinneyTexas.org. To register for the race, visit BelieveMcKinney.org.

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Book Explores Third Aspect of God’s Triune Identity

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he Holy Mother Mary Is GOD is a non-denominational book that presents great mysteries and explains that the Holy Spirit, the Divine Feminine, Mother God came to this Earth as the Holy Mother Mary. The authors, Kevin Peter Kelly and Marina Nikole Kelly, say that the book is written about a divine plan that started 2,600 years ago.

“This book is for everyone, no matter what system of belief one holds,” explain the authors. “We are from one spirit, and the source of that spirit is Holy Spirit.” The book proposes that the oneness of all exists in three aspects and that the third aspect of God, Holy Spirit, has been misinterpreted. It promises to foster a better understanding of a balanced world of divine feminine and divine masculine. “Like a great gateway, The Holy Mother Mary Is GOD is intended to usher us into the new age that will bring us into a world of peace,” say the Kellys.

The book is available as a paperback, hardcover or e-book through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other booksellers.

For more information, call 800-345-6665 or visit DLP7.com. See ad, page 47.

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Dallas Marathon Running for a Cause

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he 44th running of the official marathon of the city of Dallas, the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon, formerly known as the Dallas White Rock Marathon, takes place December 8. The multi-event race offers a marathon, half-marathon and five-person relay through downtown. Proceeds benefit the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children to support general hospital care.

A qualifying event for the Boston Marathon, the field this year is capped at 25,000 participants with a limited amount of spots per race event. Awards are given to the top finishers in 12 to 18 categories, depending on the race.

Water stations and support personnel will be positioned all along the course.

Activities include fireworks and confetti to kick off the race, food and drink vendors and more than 40 bands performing along the course, entertaining runners and spectators.

The race begins with the wheelchair start at 7:55 a.m., followed by the marathon, half-marathon and relay run at 8:05 a.m. Live entertainment will perform on the outdoor stage at the post-race party at 10:30 a.m. A Health and Fitness Expo will run concurrently at the Convention Center.

Location: Main and S. Houston St., Old Red Courthouse, Dallas. For more information or to register, visit DallasMarathon.com. natural awakenings

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Mindful Meditation Relieves Inflammation

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new University of Wisconsin-Madison study shows that meditation, a proven reducer of psychological stress, can also lessen stress-caused inflammation and thereby relieve the symptoms and pain of certain diseases. Long-term stress has long been linked to inflammation, an underlying cause of many diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, bowel disease, asthma, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Meditation study volunteers were divided into two groups—an eight-week mindfulness meditation course or a stress reduction program of supportive nutrition, exercise and music therapy that did not include meditation. The meditation group focused attention on the breath, bodily sensations and mental content while seated, walking or practicing yoga.

Immune and endocrine data was collected before and after training in the two methods and meditation proved to be more effective. Melissa Rosenkranz, a neuroscientist with the university’s Center for Investigating Healthy Minds and lead author of the report, concludes that, “The mindfulness-based approach to stress reduction may offer a lower-cost alternative or complement to standard treatment, and it can be practiced easily by patients in their own homes whenever needed.”

Tanning Beds Invite Melanoma

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s summer tans fade, some might feel tempted to use tanning beds to keep a “healthy glow”, but they may be less than healthy. A recent multi-country meta-study published in the British Medical Journal confirms that exposure to a tanning bed’s intense doses of ultraviolet light significantly increases the risk of cutaneous melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer.

Of the 64,000 new melanoma cases diagnosed each year in Europe, more than 5 percent were linked by researchers to tanning bed use. Users experience a 20 percent increased relative risk of all types of skin cancer compared with those that have never used one. This risk doubles if indoor tanning starts before the age of 35, and the risk increases with every session.

Happy Life, Healthy Heart

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eelings matter when it comes to protecting a person’s physical health. Researchers at Boston’s Harvard School of Public Health reviewing more than 200 studies published in two major scientific databases found a direct correlation between positive psychological well-being and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes. They concluded that positive feelings like optimism, life satisfaction and happiness are associated with the reduced risk, regardless of a person’s age, weight or socioeconomic or smoking status.

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rOSEMary rEVS Up MEMOry

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osemary’s folkloric reputation for improving memory has been validated by science. UK researchers at London’s Northumbria University found that when the essential oil of rosemary was diffused into a room—a method practiced in aromatherapy—it enhanced participants’ ability to remember past events and remind themselves to do tasks planned for the future, like sending an anniversary card.

Mark Moss, Ph.D., head of psychology at Northumbria, says, “We wanted to build on our previous research that indicated rosemary aroma improved long-term memory and mental arithmetic. In this study, we focused on prospective memory, which is critical for everyday functioning.”

In the study, 66 people randomly assigned to either a rosemary-scented or unscented room were asked to complete a variety of tests to assess their memory functions. Those in the rosemary-scented room outperformed the control group.

Blood analysis of those exposed to the rosemary aroma confirmed higher concentrations of 1,8-cineole, the oil’s compound specifically linked to memory improvement. The researchers concluded that the aroma of rosemary essential oil can enhance cognitive functioning in healthy individuals and may have implications for treating people with memory impairment. The findings were presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference, in Harrogate.

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Walnuts Strengthen Sperm

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dding a handful of walnuts to a man’s daily diet might just increase the chance of pregnancy for couples with fertility problems.

Scientists attribute male infertility as the central issue in 30 to 50 percent of the 70 million couples worldwide experiencing such difficulties.

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, investigated whether increasing intake of the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in fish, flax seed and walnuts that are critical for sperm maturation and membrane function would increase sperm quality in men consuming a typical Western-style diet. They found that less than three ounces of walnuts added to a man’s daily diet improved sperm strength, size and motility (swimming ability). The men eating the walnuts also showed fewer chromosomal abnormalities in their sperm.

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The Killer Called Sugar

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new animal study from the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City, reports daunting results. Female mice that consumed the equivalent of a human drinking three cans of soft drinks a day doubled their death rate from all causes. The study further showed that fertility rates dropped dramatically in male mice and their innate ability to defend their territory diminished.

All of the sugar-saturated mice performed poorly on cognitive tests.

The lab mice received a diet in which 25 percent of their total calories came from sugar (not high fructose corn syrup, which carries substantial additional health risks).

That’s an amount commonly consumed in the Standard American Diet, easy to do in one sitting via a super-sized soft drink.

ecotip Digital Detox

Unplug to Cut Stress, Up Success Whether it’s extreme texting, tweeting, Googling, posting or blogging, the phenomenon of being caught in the web of the Web is real. Rationalizations range from coping with today’s information overload to fear of missing out (FOMO). Yet, detriments of such continual digital connectedness range from the stifling of family and social bonds to a lack of life skills that only face-to-face communication fosters.

In 2011, The New York University Child Study Center reported that 8-to-18year-olds average more than six hours of daily media use and that school grades of a surveyed group that considered themselves “heavy” users were considerably lower than their “light” use counterparts. Stanford Communications Professor Clifford Nass, author of The Man Who Lied to His Laptop, remarked in a 2013 NPR interview that people that do extensive media multitasking “can’t filter out irrelevancy, can’t manage memory and are chronically distracted. They say they are productive and can ‘shut it off’, but can’t keep on task and focus on one thing.”

Fortunately, programs to unplug are catching on. More than 400 middle and high schools in 20 U.S. states plus Canada took a Digital Blackout Challenge to refrain from using electronic devices for one week during the 2012-2013 school year (DigitalBlackout.org). From Chief Sealth International High School, in Seattle, Washington, senior Marissa Evans says the experience informed her “there’s a balance between ‘too much’ and ‘just enough’” in being connected, and classmate Alex Askerov terms the Challenge “a breath of fresh air.”

For the 2013 documentary film, Sleeping with Siri, Seattle-based journalist Michael Stusser underwent a one-week, self-assessed “techno gorge”, followed by a digital detox of the same duration. During stage one, he said his blood pressure went up 40 points after four days. He found, “You’re always waiting for a response.” He subsequently enjoyed being disconnected.

Foresters, a Toronto, Ontario-based life insurance provider, asks families to take a Tech Timeout pledge for at least one hour every day and make Sundays entirely non-tech, packed with family activities and socializing.

Learn more at TechTimeout.com.

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

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Millennials Devote Time, Talent, Treasure Much is rightly written about how and why “millennials”, or “Generation Y”— the young people heading into the 21st century—spend their time and money. This generation is redefining the way we think about business, and conscious consumerism is now its own form of philanthropy. This age group is leading the charge by extending the premise of a moral compass to for-profit enterprises and looking for ever-more meaningful opportunities to have an impact. The trend carries fresh implications for the nonprofit sector, too, because millennials lead the way in forwarding worthy causes.

When The Case Foundation partnered with Achieve, a thought leader in nonprofit millennial engagement, to produce the Millennial Impact Report, researchers surveyed more than 2,500 millennials ages 20 to 35. They found that last year, 83 percent gave a financial gift to an organization supporting a cause that resonates with their interests.

Seventy-three percent volunteered for a cause that they were passionate about or felt created impact, and 70 percent are raising money for their causes both online and offline.

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Frack Attack

Controversial Drilling Threatens Pacific Ocean Federal regulators have approved at least two hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, operations on oil rigs in the Santa Barbara Channel off the coast of California since 2009 without an updated environmental review that critics say may be required by federal law. Environmental advocates are concerned that regulators and the industry have not properly reviewed the potential impacts of fracking in the Pacific outer continental shelf.

Fracking, a subject of heated debate, is a method of drilling that forces water, chemicals and sand deep beneath the Earth’s surface at high pressure to break up underground rock and release oil and gas. Offshore fracking is currently used to stimulate oil production in old wells and provide well-bore stability.

In California, the oil company Venoco has been using fracking technology to stimulate oil production in an old well off the coast of Santa Barbara—where the public memory of the nation’s third-largest oil spill in 1969 lingers—since early 2010. Another firm recently received permission for fracking in the Santa Barbara Channel, home to the Channel Islands Marine Reserve.

So far, offshore fracking is rare, but officials expect that other firms may seek to utilize the environmentally damaging technology on offshore rigs in the future.

Source: Tinyurl.com/PacificFracking

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Deadly Fungus Destroying Bat Colonies White-nose syndrome, a disease spread by a soil fungus, G. destructans, and thought to have been carried to North America from Europe, is devastating bat colonies in the U.S. and Canada. First identified in 2006 in a population of common little brown bats in a cave 150 miles north of New York City, the malady has claimed 98 percent of the bat population there by causing them to awaken prematurely from their normal hibernation and then die from lack of food and exhaustion.

A single reproductive female little brown bat can eat her weight in insects each night. A recent Canadian study valued crops potentially lost to insects that would otherwise be devoured by bats at $53 billion a year. Without the bats to keep insect numbers down, farmers may turn to greater use of pesticides.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Pass Go

Cooperation Rules in New Board Game Monopoly is a traditional, popular board game that provides fun for the whole family as players ruthlessly strive to outwit each other, form a monopoly and take ownership of all the real estate, houses, hotels and money. If that doesn’t seem like a pastime that teaches values of fairness and social justice, there’s a new game in town—Co-opoly.

In the 21st-century game, invented by the Toolbox for Education and Social Action (ToolboxForEd.org), players develop cooperative businesses using a team effort. Sharing knowledge and creating cooperative strategies determine whether everyone wins or loses. Instead of encouraging players to grab up all the wealth and bankrupt others, it showcases the economic success that can result when people work together.

Social Networking Funds Local Business Community Sourced Capital (CSC) is a newly formed lender headquartered in Seattle, Washington, that aims to apply the crowdsourcing model to encourage the growth of locally owned businesses. “The hardest part is often not attracting shoppers once the project is off the ground,” explains co-founder Casey Dilloway, “but securing capital to get it started.”

CSC’s objective is to harness the power of the connections that tie local people together—both via social media and in the physical world—to find people willing to loan money to small local businesses. They may initially connect through Community SourcedCapital.com.

Lenders make funds available in $50 blocks up to a maximum of $250 per project, and are acknowledged by the receipt of a pale-blue square card bearing the CSC logo, which identifies them as “Squareholders”. The funds are then made available to borrowers at zero interest, and loans are paid back at a designated rate based on the company’s revenue. CSC makes loans of up to $50,000.

Source: Yes magazine

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Mattresses and furniture cushions are typically made of highly flammable polyurethane foam; to meet fire safety guidelines, manufacturers treat the foam with fire-retardant chemicals. These are typically brominated compounds that studies by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, in The Netherlands, have shown can act as endocrine disruptors, leading to neurological problems or even cancer.

The European Union has banned several of the flame-retardant compounds and U.S. and Canadian regulatory agencies have started to scrutinize their use.

The nano-coating could be sprayed on foam, which would make it easy for mass production; several companies have expressed interest in the material.

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Bamboo Fabric a Product of Greenwashing At least one dealer in sustainable products has taken a stand against bamboo fabric, which most people associate with bamboo lumber, a rapidly renewable resource that requires fewer pesticides to grow than other crops.

Laura Mathews, of Eco Promotional Products, Inc., in Washington state, cites the Federal Trade Commission’s report: “The truth is, most bamboo textile products, if not all, really are rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals.

While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.”

Mathews says that her company has discontinued selling bamboo clothing and all other items made from bamboo fabric. She notes, “It’s the responsibility of everyone to vet these and other similar terms to ensure that the eco-friendly product you’re putting your purchasing power behind is actually eco-friendly.”

Source: EcoPromotionsOnline.com

Second Verse

Kids Turn Trash into Musical Instruments Young musicians from the village of Cateura, Paraguay, a town of 2,500 families that make a living by mining the 1,500 tons of solid waste daily dumped in a local landfill, have started making musical instruments from the debris.

Favio Chávez, an ecological technician and trained musician, was inspired to teach the local children to play music in an orchestra.

He says, “The world sends us garbage, we send back music.” A documentary, Landfill Harmonic, is in production and a 30-member Recycled Orchestra has performed in Argentina, Brazil and Germany.

The message is that like other natural resources, children living in poverty have redeeming value and should not be deemed worthless. photo courtesy of Landfill Harmonic

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Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not require the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GM or GMO) used as ingredients in any food, the Chipotle Mexican Grill national fast food restaurant chain has chosen to do so, on the way to eliminating them from its menu altogether.

They have already switched fryers from using soybean oil, almost always made from genetically modified sources, to sunflower oil, which is not. With 1,400 locations, Chipotle reports that its labeling system reflects that it does use GMO soybean oil in some of its products and that most of the grain used to feed its animals for meat and dairy is GMO corn. The chain’s success in this effort may also prompt other fast food outlets to follow suit.

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LiViNG GratitUDE

A Taproot of Happiness

by Leo Babauta

Be thankful Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.

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If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

f the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘Thank you,’ that would suffice,” a maxim first voiced by mystic Meister Eckhart, has held true through the centuries. Why should this simple act mean so much?

Expressing gratitude works wonders.

forward to thank others.

Gratitude reminds us to recognize good people in our life. They range from loved ones to those that render a kindness to a stranger. Treasuring goodness in every form brings more of it into our experience.

Show thanks. Sometimes we think about something helpful or kind that someone did for us recently or long ago.

Make a note, call them up or even better, tell them in person with sincere conviction why you continue to be grateful and appreciative. Another option is a thank-you card or email—keep it short and sweet.

Be thankful for your limitations because they give you opportunities for improvement.

See the silver lining even in “negative” situations. There are always two ways to look at something. We can perceive something as stressful, harmful, sad, unfortunate and difficult, or look for the good embedded in just about everything. Problems held in a positive light from a different perspective can be opportunities to grow and to be creative in devising a solution.

They will teach you valuable lessons.

Gratitude turns bad things into good things. Having problems at work? Be grateful to be employed and serving others. Challenges keep life interesting, enhance judgment and strengthen character.

Gratitude reminds us of what’s important. Being grateful to have a healthy family and friends, a home and food on the table puts smaller worries in perspective.

Gratitude reminds you to say, “Thank you.” Call, email or stop by to say thanks… it takes just a few minutes to express our reason for doing so.

People like being appreciated. It creates a satisfying beam of mutual happiness that shines on.

Habit-Forming Tips

Here are some ways to overcome any initial discomfort felt in stepping

Create a morning gratitude session.

Take a few minutes each morning to close your eyes, silence the to-dos and give thanks to whomever and whatever is cause for gratitude.

Learn a gratitude prayer. Many songs and prayers, religious or not, serve to remind us to be grateful. Find or write a special one and post it in a highly visible spot.

Leo Babauta is the founder of the simplicity blog, ZenHabits.net, and author of bestselling e-books Focus, The Little Guide to Un-Procrastination and Zen to Done.

Be thankful when you don’t know something for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.

During those times, you grow.

Be thankful for each new challenge because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary because it means you’ve made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.

A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.

Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessings. ~ Author unknown

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communityspotlight

The Declutterbug Bringing Peace into Chaotic Spaces

by Beth Davis

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organization and decluttering of essential spaces, hen her children were 2, 4 and 7, such as closets, attics, garages, playrooms, home Anita Sisler and her husband, Steven, offices, bedrooms and more. moved from Ocala, Florida, to Kings “I knew that when people had clutter, it was ton, Massachusetts. They lived on the first level always attached to something else,” she explains. of a two-family home built in 1904. The home “Maybe they are simply too busy, or it’s attached had a total of one closet. As if that weren’t chalto some sort of trauma. No matter the reason, my lenging enough, Sisler was home-schooling and goal is to unclutter hearts and minds so that indirunning her own pet-sitting business, and her viduals can free themselves of unnecessary stuff.” husband was running his own company.

As a personal organization specialist dedi The family of five lived in the home for cated to building relationships, Sisler becomes more than six years before purchasing a larger a non-biased consultant that works side-by-side residence, but the experience taught Sisler to be Anita Sisler with clients to not only create order and maxiextremely organized. “I had always loved helpmize the function and beauty of a space, but ing people with tasks and getting in on the mess and cleaning it up. I learned to keep toys, clothes and school also to understand the root cause of the problem that may have become too much to handle. “I don’t care how long or supplies minimized and clutter-free,” she says. why they are in the position they are in—I am there to help,

In June 2011, she and her family relocated to McKinmotivate and encourage—not to judge. Besides, we’ve all ney, Texas. Prior to the move, she knew she was going to had those moments where things just pile up and it becomes retire the pet-sitting business that she loved, but was unsure overwhelming.” of her next step. What she did know is that she wanted to be

Sisler realizes that some clutter is attached to fond more involved with people on a one-on-one basis. For quite memories, and it’s an emotional journey to walk through some time, she had considered beginning a new business of the process. For example, going through the belongings decluttering—she was already running into opportunities to help families without even trying. So, about a year after arriv- of a loved one that has passed away can be quite difficult.

Individuals may have a hard time giving up items, but having ing in Texas, Sisler launched The Declutterbug to assist in the

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an objective point of view in the mix can make it easier. Sisler notes that she never forces someone to give something up if they aren’t ready—she finds a place for it.

In working with people, Sisler brings a sense of fun and energy that is appreciated by all. She says laughing with them and being silly is just one of the ways in which she puts her clients at ease. She’s also a natural cheerleader, always there to encourage and inspire people of all ages to stay clutter-free and facilitate positive lifestyle changes.

She works with individuals, families, children and teens. In the case of kids, she always involves them in the transformation of their space. “Children like to be a part of the process,” she states. “It gives them a sense of accomplishment and pride. They want to take care of it on their own and I give them the tools to do that.”

Once the job is done and systems are in place, she offers additional “clutter coaching” coming in to the home to ensure that everything is running smoothly. Each family is different, so her systems and tips are always individualized for each situation.

Sisler says the new business has expanded her life in every single way—from the people she has met to those she has helped. In fact, lending a hand to those in need is a top priority and an important part of giving back.

“If I’m aware of a need for a family, I love to help them and give them a bright spot by donating my services,” she comments.

For instance, she was made aware of a single father that had just purchased a home and needed assistance with a room for his daughter that stayed with him every other weekend. Using her business and finding donations, she created a wonderful girl’s room.

“Although it’s challenging, this business has been everything I wanted it to be and more,” she says.

“Working with my clients and seeing their joy at the completion of a project is beyond rewarding.”

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fitbody “Even if you think you are in shape and do it for a minute, you’ll be amazed at how much more of a workout your arms get.” ~ David Nordmark on “the bear crawl” exercise

Jungle Gym

Moving Like Animals Can Wildly Improve Fitness

by Debra Melani

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itness seekers across the country are finding their wild sides by crouching like cougars, leaping like leopards and crawling like crabs.

Although it might seem like they’ve let silliness encroach on their fitness goals, these adventurous types might be on the right track, realizing more of the rippled muscles and exceptional agility of our four-legged complements.

“It’s getting people back into their own bodies,” says Mike Fitch, creator of Animal Flow, one of several fitness programs offered in health clubs around the country that enable participants to make the most of their inner beast. “People are tired of being injured and doing the same old workouts. They need a more well-rounded, holistic approach to their health.”

Fitch, founder of Global Bodyweight Training, in Miami, Florida, incorporates fluid movement (including parkour, break dancing and gymnastics) in his routines.

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of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Men and women are mimicking animals to attain stronger, leaner and more agile bodies that perform better in life. Whether building arm strength by swinging their lower bodies sideways, feet-to-hands, like a gorilla, or toning thigh muscles by stalking forward inches from the ground like a panther, animal workout converts are toning their bodies in challenging ways without the use of heavy weights or equipment.

“The bear crawl is another good example,” advises David Nordmark, author of Animal Workouts: Animal Movement Based Bodyweight Training for Everyone. With hands and feet on the ground and rear end raised in the air, the bear crawl involves scrambling quickly forward and backward—a popular high school football and karate agility drill for years. He contends, “Even if you think you are in shape and do it for a minute, you’ll be amazed at how much more of a workout your arms get.”

Neal Pire, a New Jersey-based strength trainer and ACSM fellow, agrees the movements are intense and strength building, but wonders if an

evolved, two-legged animal is meant to mimic four-legged species. “It’s a very tough workout,” says Pire. “You’re loading muscles where typically you don’t have very much leverage, so your muscles are doing all of the work; yet some moves might be overloading to certain people’s joints.”

Fitch claims the overall result is increased muscle endurance. He cites a study published in the journal Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism of women that found whole-body, aerobic resistance training like what’s applied in his program supplies a cardiovascular workout similar to endurance training, but with the added benefits of increased balanced muscle strength and perceived enjoyment.

“I call it body balance, working your body as a unit,” Nordmark says, citing pushups, which activate specific muscle groups, as a more traditional example. He notes, “I think it gives people a more natural and attractive look than bodybuilding, more like dancers or even martial artists or gymnasts.”

Working out like animals keeps human cores activated, especially when combining the exercises together for a sustained routine. In addition to tightened abdominal muscles, it boosts calorie consumption and leads to enhanced core and overall strength. Fitch points to a relevant study of college football players that demonstrated the strength connection, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Pire concurs that sustained exercises at a moderate range, as with

animal workouts, is an effective calorie burner. Firming up a flabby middle also works to improve balance, as another study in the same journal showed, involving sedentary women performing fitness ball exercises.

Moving the body in many directions in intense, but flowing, almost dance-like workouts, naturally improves stability, agility, flexibility and balance, as exhibited in the animal kingdom. “Challenging the body as it moves in all directions uses the body the way it was intended to be used,” maintains Fitch. Nordmark also points to similarities in yoga poses resembling animal postures that have contributed to physical and spiritual health for millennia.

Nordmark and Fitch believe that animal themes provide many more bodyweight movements that can keep workouts fresh and be mastered for life, keeping bodies strong and functional as people age. “If you meet an old bear in the woods, he’s not walking around with a walker,” Nordmark observes. “He’s still a formidable animal, and you don’t want to mess with him.” Plus, adds Fitch: “The workouts are great fun.”

Watch animal moves in action at Tinyurl.com/Animal FlowVideo.

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at DebraMelani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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The Miracle of Midlife

Being Exactly Who We Need to Be

by Marianne Williamson

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ow would we live, were we not afraid of death?

How would we live if we gave ourselves permission to give to life everything we’ve got? In The Longevity Factor, Lydia Brontë, Ph.D., observes that we’ve added 15 years to our lives… but in the middle, not at the end. No longer identifying ourselves as “over the hill” at whatever age, we are simply removing the hill. We are forging a different conversation and a new vision to take us beyond the limited thought forms that have defined the parameters of age for generations.

For the first time in history, we can realistically view the first half of life as a kind of gestation period, preparing us for an even more productive second half. Midlife is like a second puberty, a point at which one persona falls away and another comes to take its place.

What happens then is up to us.

Some begin a long, slow cruise toward death at that point, allowing memories to become more meaningful than the present. Others, remembering that the spirit within us never ages, see the moment of midlife as a rebirth—the time to put our engines into high gear.

Whomever it is we were born to be, whatever our soul was coded to accomplish, whatever lessons we are here to learn; now is the time to seriously get going. We may regret that we’re no longer young, but we’re ecstatic that we’re no longer clueless.

We must be disciplined, though. We want to become precision instruments now, focused on exactly what we want to do and being exactly who we need to be. This requires separating from the person we were before to whatever extent that person was not who we know in our hearts we were created to be.

There’s no more time for five-year detours. No more time for relationships that don’t serve us or for staying in situations that aren’t true to who we are. No more time for pettiness, false pride or whatever other dysfunctional roadblocks obstruct our higher destiny and the joy that’s meant to be ours.

Our life might not be as fabulous as it used to be in some ways, but in other ways it’s even more fabulous. The Universe is constantly and infinitely elastic, responding not to our past, but to our present state of mind. As we

learn to reprogram thoughts—atoning for our mistakes of the past and embracing the endless miraculous possibilities of the present—we step into a time when we have every reason to look forward with genuine excitement to what happens next.

Individually and collectively, we are now fitted to fearlessly forge new ground, wielding the power of what life has taught us so far and laying claim to the possibility of redemption, not only for ourselves, but also for the entire world. The planet needs a new story, aligned with a larger consciousness, and so do we.

What we need now are imagination and courage. Many of us feel we’ve forever carried around a secret dream, rarely validating it even to ourselves and often denying its reality. Yet it has refused to go away and is ready to be born at last. Individuals that have spent decades achieving one thing or moving in one direction often take up something else entirely that gives them far more psychic satisfaction. They see achievements that were the height of their material success as preparation for an even greater one; the means by which they learned the skills ultimately needed to make their biggest contribution to the world.

Divine law guarantees that the power of “now” presents an endless fount of miraculous opportunities. In God, there are no limits to how high we can go, ever. In God, there is no time… only the call of the soul. It is not too late; we are right on time and we are better than we know.

Now, having visited so many other places in our journey of life, we seek our place within the collective heartbeat of holiness. When enough of us stand in the light of our higher purpose, seeking to be ever-greater servants of love, each consciously dedicated to creating a more loving world, then a new field of collective possibility will emerge among us. All that is not love will begin to fall away of its own dead weight. A profound moment of planetary renewal will occur then, after our having allowed it first to occur within us.

Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed inspirational author and lecturer. Six of her 10 books have been New York Times bestsellers, including The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife, the basis for this article.

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Ease Unhealthy Stress

with Emotional Freedom Technique

by Dr. Jennifer taylor and Dr. Christy porterfield

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rue health should be available their specific problem and voices posifor everyone, and it is. It is tive affirmations. part of our genetic inheritance This combination of tapping at the and our bodies are designed to heal energy meridians and voicing positive and regenerate, giving us freedom to affirmation works to clear the mind and pursue life to the fullest. Vital health emotional short-circuit from the body’s comes from supporting three main bioenergy system. With restored energy physical categories: physical, chemiand body balance, the strong charge of cal and emotional. emotion is reduced or even neutralized, Physical health comes from allowing the freedom to move forward moving and strengthening our and heal. bodies, avoiding injuries and getEFT is simple and easy to learn. It ting proper rest. Chemical health involves avoiding junk begins with a mindfulness of thoughts or feelings of stress. foods, pollution, harsh chemicals and medications, while For example, “Even though I have this stress about work, I supporting detoxification and nutrition by eating wholefully and completely accept myself.” This mindfulness affirsome foods. Emotional health is often overlooked, but it mation can be stated out loud or silently. affects everything about the way our bodies work.

The second step is to gently tap through nine acupresResearch has linked emotional stress to a wide variety of sure points on the head and upper torso. The points are on health problems, including pain, lowered immune function, the side of the hand, top of the head, top of the eyebrow, increased blood pressure and chronic inflammation. As a culside of the eye, below the eye, below the nose, chin, collar ture, America values productivity achieved by excessive hours bone and under the arm. While it is important to tap all the worked in stressful environments. Add to that life’s inherent points, it is not necessary to be absolutely precise. Tapping stress factors; financial obligations, poor health, family meltthe general area will adequately stimulate the area. downs, global events and peer pressure, and we have a recipe Then the mindful statement is repeated, along with the for emotional and physical crisis. tapping, through two entire circuits. The two steps bring It is important to care for our emotional health by together the body’s electrical system and the body’s mindfulfinding balance and healthy ways to de-stress, lest we ness to neutralize the emotional charge of painful or distressdrive our bodies to sympathetic ing thoughts and feelings. dominance (a state of chronic EFT has been used to successfully stress) and create long-term horneutralize past traumas, day-to-day monal imbalances that damage stress, cravings and distress. It is also our health. While we cannot elimia powerful tool for affirming positive nate stress entirely, tools such as thoughts and emotions. EFT, incorporatthe Emotional Freedom Technique ed with a positive daily affirmation, can (EFT) can help our body compenbring even more power to our words. It sate for the bioelectrical “shortis one of the easiest and most powerful circuiting” that may disrupt many tools to bring balance to our daily level of our body’s important systems. of energy.

EFT is an effective tool for releasing stressful energy from our Jennifer Taylor and Christy Porterfield, bodies and bringing balance back of HealthWorks: A Creating Wellness in a stressful world. It is a form of Center, are practicing doctors of chiacupressure that helps reduce stress ropractic in Plano and chapter leaders and neutralize negative emotions. for the Weston A. Price Foundation.

Gentle tapping with the fingertips For more information or to attend their is used to input kinetic energy onto Nov. 6 EFT workshop, call 972-612specific meridians on the head and 1800 or visit HealthWorksTX.com. See chest while the subject thinks about ad, page 11.

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Transform Your Life with Mentors, Books, Workshops and Online Courses

by Bess J.M. Hochstein

Our capacity for self-examination distinguishes us from other animals.

We feel compelled to ask: “Who am I? What am I here for? How can I attain my full potential?” The quest for answers has engaged humans for millennia.

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opular books that have helped people on this journey span centuries, from Wallace Wattles’ The Science of Getting Rich (1910), Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich (1937), Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People (1937), Abraham Maslow’s Motivation and Personality (1954) and Dr. Thomas Anthony Harris’ I’m OK, You’re OK (1967) to Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret (2006).

The personal growth genre is a cornerstone of the publishing industry.

Companies like Hay House, founded by motivational author Louise Hay, have flourished. Hay teaches, “No matter where we live or how difficult our situ-

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ation seems to be, we have the ability to overcome and transcend our circumstances.” The success of her 1984 book, You Can Heal Your Life, a New York Times bestseller well into the 21st century, led to her publishing empire, which includes authors such as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Caroline Myss and Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. One of its recent top sellers is Pam Grout’s E-Squared: Nine Do-It-Yourself Energy Experiments that Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality.

Hay House has expanded its messages of hope and healing through online courses, films, conferences, special events and other opportunities to meet leading thinkers and peers.

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Fast Track to Personal Growth

Such expansion is essential as more of those pursuing the examined life seek personal interaction in community and find that inward exploration frequently translates into outward action to improve the world.

Perched on the cliffs of Big Sur, in California, the Esalen Institute, established in 1962, helped birth the modern human potential movement. It exists to help individuals grow through education, experience and research, with the conviction that positive personal and social transformation go hand-in-hand.

Today, Esalen offers about 600 workshops a year, serving around 12,000 participants. Popular programs range from dance and yoga to couples workshops and psychology courses.

Cheryl Fraenzl, director of programs, explains the appeal: “For most of us, life can be challenging and messy. Gaining the insight, skills and tools to move through the challenging times with more ease and grace while creating more love for yourself and those around you seems like a good investment of time and energy. Being consciously kind and relationally wise ripples out and changes the world.

The effort has to start with the individual, like paying it forward; imagine if we all were doing it?”

The largest holistic retreat center in North America, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, attracts 35,000 participants to 800 programs annually. According to Denise Barack, the nonprofit’s director of program development, current workshops in high demand include qigong, Buddhist meditation, mindfulness and yoga nidra. She also notes a growing interest in diverse dimensions of yoga, dance and “authentic movement” for

~ Plato healing, addiction recovery, releasing trauma and energy medicine.

Psychotherapist and yoga teacher Stephen Cope, founder and director of the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary Living, the Center’s yoga research department, notes that many guests first come to Kripalu “… as a result of some form of suffering. Then they engage in a period of self-exploration—perhaps learning some form of contemplative practice to help them manage themselves more effectively. Almost always there is a turn outward, back toward the world, and a longing to bring the healing power of contemplative practice into their own domain.”

Once someone has experienced the benefits of contemplative practices such as yoga, meditation, breathing and other healthy lifestyle routines, notes Cope, a powerful aspiration typically arises to share these practices and perspectives. “These practices all lead to a sense of union, relatedness and sameness with others,” he says, “and this burgeoning consciousness of sameness compels us to share what we’ve learned.”

In Rhinebeck, New York, the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies offers similar self-empowering and reflective opportunities. Dr. Stephan Rechtschaffen and Elizabeth Lesser founded Omega in 1977 as a “university of life.” Through working with prominent Zen masters, rabbis, Christian monks, psychologists, scientists and others, Lesser has found, “By combining a variety of religious, psychological and heal-

Courtesy of Omega Institute for Holistic Studies

Courtesy of Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health

The unexamined life is not worth living for a human being.

ing traditions, each of us has the unique ability to satisfy our spiritual hunger.”

Based since 1981 in a former camp on a lake with more than 100 buildings on 200-plus acres, Omega hosts more than 23,000 guests in up to 500 programs between mid-April and October, plus special programs in Costa Rica and New York City. Director of Rhinebeck Programs Carol Donahoe notes the rising interest in workshops on dietary cleansing, detox and juicing, such as “Reboot with Joe Cross: A Jump Start to Health and Weight Loss,” led by the filmmaker of Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. Personal transformation and mindfulness programs led by teachers like Jon Kabat-Zinn, Saki Santorelli, Florence Meleo-Meyer, Byron Katie and Pema Chödrön are perennial favorites.

“As humans, we continue to be fascinated by the big questions in life,” observes Donahoe, “like, ‘Where do we go when we die? Who are we if we are not our thoughts?’ People seem particularly drawn to hearing about it from those that have always lived their lives in a left-brain, logical way, and then come to believe the unexplainable

through an extraordinary life experience, and now view the world through a completely different lens.”

As examples, she cites neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, who recounts his near-death experience in his bestselling book, Proof of Heaven, and neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, author of the bestselling memoir My Stroke of Insight. Taylor’s 2008 TED talk was ranked the nonprofit’s second most-watched for the past two years.

Both of these cutting-edge thinkers have given presentations at Omega, which, like at Esalen and Kripalu, helps bring ideas and practices that

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ersonal growth can be advanced by activities that improve selfknowledge and identity, develop talents and potential, build human capital and employability, enhance quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations.

It’s worth investing in: Consider these core universal benefits.

Self-Awareness

Growing self-awareness enables an individual to live a life by design, instead of one marred by feelings of mediocrity, discontent or being a victim of circumstance. When elevated awareness becomes one’s modus operandi, it brings infinite spiritual riches to life.

Happiness

Successful growth requires taking personal responsibility for each choice we make in shaping and responding to circumstances and other people. Most of us are happier when we feel that we have some control over creating our own reality. Feeling empowered supports self-worth and increases our confidence to make even more of the changes we desire to comfort and nurture us and keep us safe.

Success

True success isn’t about the dollars and cents of financial worth—it’s realized via living a life of balance and fulfillment in our health, family life, social relationships, career and contributions to our community and world.

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once seemed on the fringe—from yoga and meditation to complementary medicine and sustainability—into mainstream consciousness. Particularly innovative initiatives include helping military veterans heal from post-traumatic stress disorder; the women’s leadership center; the center for sustainable living; and pioneering programs on mindfulness in the workplace, education system and at-risk urban youth communities.

“We recognize that because we live in an interconnected world; the behavior of one can contribute to creating changes that benefit the whole,” says Donahoe. “Doing both the inner and outer work can awaken the best in the human spirit, and so provide hope and healing to individuals and society.”

For those unable to travel great distances for a holistic immersion experience in community with like-minded seekers, Wanderlust Festivals may offer an answer. Four-day regional summits, primarily held at ski resorts during the off-season, feature teachers like Shiva Rea, Elena Brower and Gurmukh; stimulating discussions; yoga; music and adventure, amidst stunning vistas.

Wanderlust co-founders Sean Hoess and Jeff Krasno strive to create an expansive space for personal growth and mindful living. One common element at every gathering—now including urban and exotic locales—is Seane Corn and Suzanne Sterling’s Off the Mat program, mobilizing yoga students toward activating social change.

The Shift Network is dedicated to creating an online community that shares the tools of self-actualization, empowering a global movement of people creating an evolutionary shift of consciousness that leads to a more enlightened society, built on principles of sustainability, peace, health and prosperity. This new model for the human potential movement has roots in the grandfather of retreat centers; The Shift Network’s founder, Stephen Dinan, both worked at Esalen and contributed to Esalen’s Center for Theory & Research.

Dinan explains that at a meditation retreat, he received a detailed vision of “a large global transformation network that would be helping to usher in a shift to the new era.” The Shift Network

now offers free teleseminars and online summits on subjects ranging from meditation and parenting with presence to enlightened business practices and cultivating peace.

“We started with The Sacred Awakening Series—40 days with 40 spiritual leaders—and 30,000 people signed up in 21 days,” says Dinan. The Inspiring Women Summit attracted 25,000 participants. Since 2010, more than 400,000 people from 160 countries have participated in free teleseminars; 18,000 have paid for online courses such as Barbara Marx Hubbard’s Agents of Conscious Evolution, Andrew Harvey’s Christ Path and Thomas Hüebl’s Authentic Awakening.

The Shift Network has already reached profitability and donated more than $50,000 to nonprofits. Dinan’s vision includes providing education program certifications; building a multimedia platform of e-zines, mobile phone apps and web TV broadcasts; and eventually building facilities and intentional communities to model the possibilities of a more healthy, peaceful, sustainable way of life.

From reading a book on meditation to attending a yoga intensive or tapping into a multifaceted community striving to change the world, we have myriad opportunities to lead an examined life.

While the seeker may have a personal goal in mind, each mode of self-inquiry can expand outward toward making the world a better place.

Hay encourages us all. “You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.”

Bess Hochstein is a freelance writer enjoying bicoastal bliss in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and Sonoma County, California. Connect at BessHochstein.com.

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Preventing Seizures Natural Dog Remedies Can Out-Do Drugs

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eople often seek out a holistic veterinarian due to concerns about conventional medications. One new client recently inquired about her 3-year-old female poodle diagnosed with epilepsy last year. The traditional veterinarian’s prescription for phenobarbital was helping to control the seizures, but the owner questioned the long-term consequences of feeding her pet the drug for the rest of its life.

Surely, she thought, there must be a natural alternative.

There are many causes for canine seizures, with epilepsy being the most common. Epilepsy is the term used when the cause is unknown, so testing is needed to ensure other factors are not present. These might include toxicities, especially in younger dogs and puppies (may include vaccines); brain tumors, more common in older dogs and certain breeds such as boxers and Boston terriers; infections, as in meningitis, or immune disorders such as the neurologic disease

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granulomatous meningoencephalitis, or GME; parasites, including aberrant heartworms; and regional diseases such as tick-borne illnesses like Lyme or ehrlichiosis.

Common testing includes a physical examination, food hypersensitivity and blood tests, tick serology, urine, fecal and cerebrospinal fluid analyses and a brain scan, which is usually a computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Not all tests are needed on all pets because the veterinarian will rule out issues during the process.

If other causes are ruled out and the problem is labeled as epilepsy, phenobarbital can be helpful, although side effects can occur as a result, including liver disease. In every case, the animal should be examined at least two to four times a year for possible complications from the drug, starting with a blood profile and urinalysis. It’s always best to supplement such treatment with natural remedies to help

protect the liver, including milk thistle and choline.

Alternatively, natural therapies don’t usually lead to side effects or require the same intense regimen of regular evaluation. Patients have experienced good results with phosphatidylcholine, which works to stabilize brain cell membranes, and so reduce and prevent seizures, while also providing detoxification support for the liver.

Phosphatidylcholine supplements are also used to prevent and treat another common neurological problem in pets—cognitive disorder (akin to Alzheimer’s in humans).

Dimethylglycine supplementation aids in treating seizures, as well. It both supports the nervous system and provides energy to the body’s cells.

Herbs, including valerian, passionflower, kava, gastrodia (tian ma), uncaria (gou teng), ostrea concha (mu li) and buthus martensi (quan xie), can also be helpful. Because they can be powerful natural medicines that could interact with each other and with prescription medicines, use them only under veterinary supervision.

Homeopathic remedies are also widely incorporated into natural treatments of seizures such as tinctures of stramonium and belladonna. A twicedaily homeopathic detoxification treatment for pets experiencing seizures from any cause, using berberis, nux vomica and lymphomyosot, is recommended, as well.

Due to the overwhelming success of using natural therapies for pets with epilepsy at our Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, most do not need to rely on medications for the problem. Those pets that arrive on a regimen of strong anticonvulsant drugs are slowly weaned off of them, resulting in improved health, lower vet bills and better control of recovery. Most never have another seizure, as long as they stay on the natural therapy protocol prescribed.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. Visit PetCareNaturally.com. See resouce guide listing, page 45.

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into personal thought and emotions, you’ll begin to feel Spirit flowing in from behind. It lifts you and brings great love and joy.

The Path to Inner Peace 12 Steps to Spiritual Awakening

by Michael A. Singer

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pirituality is meant to bring about peace. Yet our concepts of spirituality often lead to confusion or even conflict. What we need are clear steps that can be taken by people of any religion or intellectual standing.

The following universal road map can be a helpful aid to self-realization.

Realize that you’re in there. First realize, from deep inside, that you are consciously experiencing the outside world, as well as your inner thoughts and emotions.

Understand that you’re not okay in there. If you want to understand why you’ve done everything you’ve ever done, observe your mind and emotions.

If you’re objective, you’ll see that you’re really never completely at peace.

Notice that you’re always trying to be okay. As you observe your inner state, you’ll notice that inner disturbances create the urge to either get something or avoid something. This is all done in an attempt to feel okay inside.

Watch as your mind strives to figure out how everything needs to be for you to be okay. Your mind is always telling you how people, places and things need to be. That’s its attempt to create a conceptual model of what would make you okay and then try to get the outside world to match it.

Realize that defining how the outside needs to be is not working.

You’ve been busy trying to be okay your entire life. Although some times are better than others, you’ve never come close to experiencing permanent peace. This is because the world will never match your conceptual model.

Eventually, you’ll come to see that this approach doesn’t work, and you need to find a different way.

Learn to not participate in the mind’s struggle. You must learn to relax inside and not get drawn into acting on your disturbances. Instead, be willing to allow them to pass through you and simply witness their passing. If you do, the drama will cease of its own accord.

Experience going about your life like everyone else, except more peacefully, because nothing you do is for the purpose of trying to be okay. When you aren’t preoccupied with trying to be okay, you can learn to sit inside and quietly love, serve and honor whatever naturally unfolds. At this point, you’re no longer living for yourself—you’re serving life.

As you let go of the personal energies, you attune to a much deeper energy flow. Up to this point, everything you were watching inside was front and center in your consciousness.

Now that you’re no longer being drawn

Your inner experience becomes so beautiful that you fall in love with the energy flow. You’ll see that there is a trade-off between getting involved in personal energies and the amount of Spirit you feel. Once you’ve established a direct relationship with spiritual energy, you’ll long to constantly experience its freedom.

You begin to feel the energy pulling you up into it, and your entire path becomes letting go of yourself in order to merge. Will is no longer needed. All that’s left is learning to surrender into the higher energy. You must be willing to die personally in order to be reborn spiritually.

Once you dwell deep in the upward flow, you realize that your personal existence can go on without you, leaving you free to live completely immersed in Spirit.

This is the greatest miracle: You’ve surrendered your entire being to Spirit, yet people, places and things continue interacting with you. But now these interactions require none of your energy; they happen by themselves, leaving you at peace and absorbed in Spirit.

Now you are truly okay. Nothing inside or outside of you can cause disturbances—you have come to be at peace with everything. Because you are now completely okay, you don’t need anything. Things just are what they are, and nothing can disturb you. You’ve transcended the world and everything in it. Instead of feeling drawn into Spirit, you now actually experience yourself as Infinite Spirit.

Michael A. Singer is the author of The New York Times bestselling book, The Untethered Soul – The Journey Beyond Yourself (UntetheredSoul.com).

His “Twelve-Step Guide to Spiritual Awakening” is the basis for this article.

He is the founder of the Temple of the Universe, a yoga and meditation center established in 1975 in Alachua, FL.

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BRIGHT How Wheat, Carbs and Sugar are Affecting Your Brain Health

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lzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia and a general term for memory loss and other intellectual disabilities serious enough to interfere with daily life, affects 5.6 million Americans. According to The Lancet Neurology, a well-respected medical journal on brain research, Alzheimer’s, which presently has no cure, is preventable.

“Lifestyle choices, like aerobic exercise and eating plenty of healthy fats and reducing carbohydrates, affect overall brain health, as well as the risk of Alzheimer’s,” says Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and author of the new bestselling book, Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar—Your Brain’s Silent Killers.

Food is a powerful epigenetic modulator—it can enable or hamper our DNA, thus regulating the expression of many genes. Experts have only begun to understand the damaging consequences of wheat consumption.

“Grain Brain is a timely wake-up call about how we are increasingly challenging human physiology by consuming what we are not genetically prepared to process, like the 133 pounds of wheat the average American eats annually,” says Perlmutter. He believes that one of the main culprits for the decline in brain health in modern times has been the introduction of wheat into the human diet. Today’s modernized and hybridized wheat crops share little genetic, structural or chemical similarity to the wild einkorn variety of grain our ancestors consumed in small amounts.

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In the West, 20 percent of calories “A hallmark of what I term to disease processes like Alzheimer’s, come from wheat-based food. Perlmutmild cognitive impairment and corograin brain is that brain nary artery disease. The researchers ter is among those that regard this as a dangerous statistic, especially since Dr. dysfunction is predicated concluded that elevated hemoglobin Alessio Fasano, a pediatric gastroenteroloA1C is directly associated with brain on the inflammation from shrinkage, says Perlmutter. gist and research scientist who leads the Center for Celiac Research & Treatment at

He further notes, “The function of consumption of gluten, Massachusetts General Hospital, in Bosthe brain, which is 60 to 70 percent fat as well as the long chains and maintained by the fats you consume, ton, found that the gluten in wheat leads to the production of zonulin in the gut. of sugar molecules known depends on its environment.” Grain

Zonulin increases the permeability Brain recommends a diet that’s aggresas carbohydrates.” of the intestinal wall, allowing proteins to sively low in carbohydrates (60 grams leak from the gut into the bloodstream, per day) and bountiful in supportive ~ Dr. David Perlmutter explains Perlmutter. These proteins, brain fats. These include extra-virgin which would normally remain within the olive oil, sesame oil, coconut oil, ghee, digestive system, then challenge parts of the immune system, almond milk, avocados, olives, nuts, nut butters, cheese and the macro fascia and certain other types of white blood cells seeds such as flaxseed, sunflower, pumpkin, sesame and that increase production of inflammation-related chemicals. chia. It is also rich in above-ground vegetables such as kale, “Zonulin is the cornerstone of diseases characterized by broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and salad inflammation in the brain—Alzheimer’s, autism, Parkinson’s greens, while relatively low in below-ground vegetables like and attention deficit disorders—as well as autoimmune disbeets, carrots and potatoes, which are higher in carbohyeases,” advises Perlmutter. drates. It also calls for reduced fruit consumption.

Fasano’s research shows that such a reaction to zonulin

“Having two to four servings of fruit every day, based on is present in 100 percent of humans—not just in the 1.8 perAmerica’s present food pyramid, is not helpful. More in line cent of the population that have celiac disease or 30 percent with avoiding brain drain is an apple or a handful of berries, that are gluten sensitive. “A hallmark of what I term grain or about 100 calories worth of any fruit. In my opinion, the brain is that brain dysfunction is predicated on the inflamma- pyramid needs to be stood on its head,” advises Perlmutter. tion from consumption of gluten, as well as the long chains “We should eat a diet similar to what our ancestors survived of sugar molecules known as carbohydrates,” says Perlmuton for 2.6 million years and reprogram support of our genetic ter. “This includes fruit, which also was consumed in limited destiny for the better.” quantities by our ancestors.” He cites a published analysis by Loren Cordain, Ph.D., author of The Paleo Diet.

Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist, Fellow

A diet high in carbohydrates has been directly related of the American College of Nutrition and author of Grain to atrophy, or brain shrinkage, according to a recent GerBrain. For more information on his 2013 PBS Grain Brain man study by University of Bonn researchers, published in series, visit DrPerlmutter.com.

Neurology. A blood test for hemoglobin A1C, the standard laboratory measurement to assess average blood sugar, is Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. frequently used in studies that correlate blood sugar control Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interview.

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recipecorner Here are a few recipes that Chef Jason Campbell, at the Whole Foods Market Plano culinary center, generously shared in preparation for those festive holiday get-togethers. These grain-free recipes can be used individually or in combination.

Chef Campbell regularly teaches hands-on cooking classes on food and meal preparation ranging from vegetarian to French cuisine, knife skills, preparing sushi and more.

Rosemary and Butternut Squash Soup with Simple Sunflower Sprout Salad

Sprout Salad Ingredients: 1 6-oz container of sunflower sprouts 3 Tbsp spiced or roasted walnuts Directions: Toss sprouts with dressing, top with walnuts and serve.

Rosemary Butternut Squash Soup Serves four

Avocado Dressing Ingredients: 1 /2 small avocado (peeled, seeded and diced) 1 cup buttermilk (or thinned yogurt) 2 Tbsp dill (fresh or dried) 1 Tbsp parsley (fresh or dried) 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion powder 2 tsp champagne vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Place ingredients in blender and mix thoroughly.

Ingredients: 2 lbs butternut squash (peeled and diced) fresh is best 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 1 quart chicken or vegetable stock 3 clove garlic 1 medium onion 1 pint whipping cream or non-dairy cream (Mimic Cream Almond and Cashew Cream for this diet) Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds Directions: In a large sauce pan, sauté onions, rosemary and garlic until slightly brown and add butternut squash and stock to pan.

Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is very tender, about 30 minutes. Add cream and puree until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve topped with pumpkin seeds.

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Blanched Asparagus with Crispy Salami Serves three or four Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus 1 /4 4-oz package Applegate organic genoa salami or equivalent (thin slices— linguine thickness) 2 Tbsp salt 1 /2 each lemon (juiced) Directions: In a deep skillet filled half with water, bring water to a boil and add salt. Cook just until tender, 2 to 3 minutes, and then transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water until chilled to stop the cooking; drain well. Heat a skillet on the stove top. Add salami and cook until crisp.

Add asparagus and lemon juice, heat until warm and serve.

Lamb T-Bones with Pistachios and Cauliflower Purée Serves three

Cauliflower Purée Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets 1 large red bell pepper (roasted, seeded and chopped) 3 cups 365 Every Day Value chicken or vegetable stock Salt and pepper to taste 1 sprig fresh oregano (stem remove and chopped) Directions: Bring stock to a boil and add cauliflower and oregano, cook until very soft and drain, reserving 1 cup of liquid.

Place cauliflower and bell pepper in a blender or food processor. If using a blender, remove the top to let the heat escape and cover with a clean towel.

Blend until smooth using the reserved liquid to adjust thickness by adding a quarter cup at a time until an applesauce consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper.

Lamb T-Bones with Pistachios Ingredients: 6 Lamb T-bones (11/2 inches thick or about 4 oz apiece) 1 cup roasted and salted pistachios (chopped) 3 Tbsp 365 Every Day Value Toronto Steak and Chicken Rub seasoning 2 Tbsp high-heat coconut oil Directions: Heat a cast iron skillet on the stove top over medium high heat with coconut oil. Add chops to skillet and brown on both sides about 3½ to 4 minutes a side. Remove chops from pan, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.

Add pistachios to pan and heat about 1 minute. Place puree on bottom of the plate and top with lamb T-bones and finish with pistachios and a side of asparagus.

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Superpower Kids’ Immune Systems Natural Health Experts Share How

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any experts admit there is no definitive reason that people sniffle more during colder months. Some speculate it’s because we’re spending more time indoors and missing out on resupplying vitamin D, which makes us more susceptible to disease. Others say that when the temperature drops, the body uses more energy to stay warm instead of to fend off infection. What health practitioners do know is it’s possible to maintain immunity naturally with diet, lifestyle and a proper whole foods supplement routine. Consider these tips from three experts to stave off illness and shorten its duration.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR Christopher Johnson, Doctor of Naturopathy Thrive Naturopathic, Arlington, Virginia Incorporate immunity-boosting foods. Ginger and garlic contain antioxidants such as vitamin C and selenium, and have antimicrobial qualities. Add minced ginger to teas or marinades; roast garlic with carrots and squash. Aim to eat one to two cloves of garlic and 250 milligrams of ginger daily.

Try elderberry extract. Elderberry has strong antiviral properties.

Consuming the plant’s extract may prevent virus-based illnesses and alleviate both the symptoms and duration of a cold. Adults can take one to two teaspoons twice daily for prevention; increase dosage to four times a day if feeling sick. Use less for youths, based on size.

Make exercise and rest priorities. Daily physical activity rids the body of toxins, increases blood circulation and lowers stress levels. A simple 30-minute cardio routine three to four times a week strengthens immunity. Adequate rest helps the body recover and regenerate cells. Adults need a minimum of seven hours of sleep per night; children may need up to 13.

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ACUPUNCTURIST AND CHINESE HERBALIST Marco Chung-Shu Lam, Licensed Acupuncturist Mandala Integrative Medicine Clinic, Boulder, Colorado Practice deep-breathing exercises. Practicing yoga or t’ai chi several times each week can deepen the breath, allowing organs to function more efficiently and boost immunity.

Concentrate on pranayama, a focused and controlled type of yogic breathing: Slowly inhale and exhale through the nostrils, expanding the belly, rather than the chest.

Add herbs. Incorporate the root herb astragalus in a daily whole foods supplement routine, especially important for older adults. Used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine, astragalus supports the immune system by stimulating immune cell activity with its high polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate) content. Simmer the short, flat herb in soups or add to long-cooking grains like brown rice.

Eat seasonally. Our body naturally drives us to eat heartier foods like sweet potatoes, beets and winter squashes in colder months—foods that support immunity by providing both fiber and vitamins A and C. Eat warming foods like stews, beans and miso; avoid raw foods, which cool the body and stress the immune system.

DIETITIAN Barbara Bapst, Registered Dietitian Carolina Nutrition & Wellness, Charlotte, North Carolina Balance bodily pH. The typical American diet of fast food, sugary treats and refined snacks produces acid in the body, creating an environment in which bacteria thrive. Eat at least 10 servings of alkalizing foods each day to optimize the body’s immune response and overall functioning. Spinach, broccoli and cauliflower are excellent choices, along with almonds, olive oil and grapes. Drink plenty of water and green tea to keep acid in check.

Up the antioxidants. Antioxidants help the body resist illness because they protect cells against harmful free radicals and oxidative stress. Berries are particularly beneficial and maintain their nutrients even when frozen; blend half a cup into a morning smoothie. As a diet supplement, consider adding 400 to 600 milligrams of curcumin—the active ingredient in turmeric, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory spice—to meals.

Focus on kids’ immunity. Although it’s tricky to get children to eat enough immune-supporting fruits and vegetables every day, encouraging them to sit down at the table for meals can help. Get kids excited about eating healthy foods by involving them in vegetable gardening, planting herbs in windowsill pots and preparing dinner.

Incorporate pumpkin and carrot purées into sauces or stews to increase their nutritional power.

Jenna Blumenfeld is a managing editor with New Hope Natural Media, in Boulder, CO.

Take Charge of Avoiding Winter Colds

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ften, parents say they dread this time of year because their child is notoriously sick due to picking up every cold at school. Then the whole family gets sick and stays that way for the entire season. It does not have to be like that. Following these simple strategies to maintain wellness throughout the season, many families have reported having a great, healthy winter. n Eat real, minimally processed foods including seasonal fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, lean meats, and use coconut oil and olive oil. n Avoid refined sugars, because they suppress the immune system for four hours after consumption. It is no wonder kids are the sickest from October through March, because that coincides with high-level sugar consumption from some of the “sweetest” holidays. n Take multivitamin/mineral supplements and whole food supplements to ensure adequate vitamin A, C and zinc levels that support immune system health.

n Take vitamin D3, with higher doses in fall and winter months to compensate for lack of sun exposure. Adults should get 4,000 IU per day, children 2,000 IU and babies 400 to 800 IU. For asthmatics, vitamin D deficiency may be a consequence of prolonged inhaled steroid use. Our lungs love vitamin D and asthma attacks are very prominent all winter long, so get levels of this critical nutrient checked. n Take a combination product for essential fatty acids that include (read the label) ALA, GLA, EPA, DHA and oleic.

Adults need 2,000 to 4,000 milligrams per day, and children 1,000 to 2,000.

Dose recommendations vary due to

state of health and age. n Take probiotics –typical dosage is 5-10 billion for maintenance, but if suffering from allergies, gastrointestinal issues or history of antibiotic use, then 25+ billion CFU multistrain probiotics are needed. n Specific herbal and homeopathic products are also available to boost immune system health and reduce the likelihood of a full-blown viral infection, including elderberry, which research has shown to stop viral replication. It can be used once daily as prevention or three or four times daily for treatment. n Sambucus contains elderberry, echinacea, zinc and vitamin C as ingredients and is also effective. Homeopathic medicines including Boiron’s Briar Rose, is another winter remedy and immune strengthener, as are specific products to aid in treatment and prevention of flu symptoms such as Boiron’s Influenzium and Oscillococcinum and King Bio’s Multi-Strain Flu Relief. Add one of these products to regular immune support when the flu is circulating.

None of these products or remedies is a substitute for hand washing and avoiding the “direct hit” of someone coughing in our face, so cover those coughs and take care; everyone will benefit.

Deborah Bain, M.D., FAAP, ABIHM, is a doctor of pediatrics and owner of Healthy Kids Pediatrics, in Frisco. For more information, call 972-294-0808 or visit HealthyKids Pediatrics.com. See ad, page 7. natural awakenings

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Natural Iodine Supplementation A Must for Most Americans

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e all need iodine, yet most of us don’t get enough of it through our diet. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that iodine deficiency in the developed world has increased fourfold in the past 40 years and now affects nearly three-quarters of all adults.

Numerous U.S. practicing physicians quoted widely in the media estimate that the incidence of hypothyroidism in our adult population may be between 30 and 70 percent.

Thus, we can’t efficiently produce the thyroid hormones that serve as chemical messengers triggering nearly every bodily function. The presence or absence of iodine affects our every cell.

Be Aware of Hypothyroidism Symptoms Low thyroid function, or hypothyroidism, is the most recognized and obvious indicator of low iodine intake because the thyroid gland contains more concentrated iodine than other organs.

Symptoms can range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and a variety of skin and hair problems.

Hypothyroidism can further cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke.

Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers. In children, insufficient iodine has been strongly linked with mental retardation, deafness, attention deficient and hyperactivity disorder and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University, China’s Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and France’s National Academy of Medicine.

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Reasons Behind Iodine Deficiency Radiation: Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation emitted by cell phones, Wi-Fi, microwave ovens and other electronic devices.

Iodized table salt: The human body cannot utilize the iodine added to this product.

Low-sodium diets: Failure to use healthy salts to fulfill sodium requirements, plus overuse of zero-nutrient table salt in foods, leads to iodine depletion.

Bromine: This toxic chemical overrides iodine’s abilities to nourish the thyroid, adrenal and other hormone-producing glands.

A known carcinogen, it is used as an anticaking ingredient found in almost all baked goods, unless the ingredients specifically cite unbromated flour.

Iodine-depleted soils: Due to poor farming techniques, iodine and other minerals in soil have declined, so most foods today are devoid of naturally occurring iodine.

Proper iodine supplementation with a high-quality product like Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine can prevent harm by protecting the thyroid and other endocrine glands and restoring proper hormone production.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Romanian Food Festival – Nov 1-3. 5:30-10pm, Fri; 10am-10pm, Sat; 10am-5:30pm, Sun. Food, folk dances as well as activities and entertainment, including traditional music, sporting exhibitions, arts and crafts and a kids’ corner. $5/adults, $3/ children 6-12. Saint Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church, 3801 Glade Rd, Colleyville. 817-858-0801.

RomanianFestival-Dallas.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Harvest Hustle – 8am, 5k; 8:30am, Fun Walk. 5k race and fun walk. Also includes family-friendly activities, music, petting zoo, pumpkin carving, carnival games, a pumpkin patch and more. Proceeds benefit Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance. Fair Park Embarcadero Building, 1229 Admiral Nimitz Dr, Dallas. HarvestHustle.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Texas Parks & Wildlife: Outdoor Family Workshops – Nov 2-3. Learn everything need to know to have a successful camping experience. All equipment provided. Includes guided walks and nature activities. No experience necessary. $65/family (up to 6 individuals). Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill. Register: 512-389-8903.

All About Composting – 8-11am. Learn the basics of turning that garden debris into garden gold through composting. Learn what to put in, what to leave out, and how to mix, moisten and manage your way to successful soil enrichment. $5/ residents, $9/non-residents. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Bird Walk – 8-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Oh Deer! – 10-11:30am. Parallel programs for two age groups, 4-7 & 8-12 yrs old. Geared to age level and include hands-on nature learning and fun.

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

FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Festival at the Switchyard – 11am-10pm. Live entertainment, arts and crafts on display, vendors, family fun activities, and shopping in the unique shops in Historic Downtown Carrollton. Carrollton Downtown Square, 1106 S Broadway. 972-4663594. CarrolltonFestival.com.

marketplace. Benefits children’s charities in North Texas. Each of the rodeos include top athletes competing. Activities include the Texas Stampede Christmas Marketplace, the Western Heritage display area and an art and photography contest. Also included is a kid-friendly Rodeo U, a kid’s interactive area. Allen Event Center, 200 E Stacy Rd, Allen.

214-520-8874. TexasStampede.org.

Harvest Hustle: Nov 9, Dallas St, Denton. Space limited; registration required: 940-349-8752.

Bike Maintenance Basics – 7-8:30pm. Routine maintenance on your bike can keep you riding smooth and prolong the life of your bike. Join an introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Bokashi: Waste Not, Want Not – 7-8pm. Let us teach you bokashi, a traditional Japanese fermentation practice that will allow you to compost even meat and dairy leftovers indoors. Free. Harrington Library, 1501 18th St, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Trail Work and Grass Planting – 9am-12:30pm.

Join REI in helping Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area one of our Grant recipients in maintaining and planting grass along a new Wildflower/ Tallgrass trail. Free. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Register: 972-985-2241.

White-Tailed Deer – 10-11:30am. Presentation

by Rick Cantu, Assistant Manager at Hagerman NWR. Learn about whitetail anatomy, diet, habitat and other deer facts. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

FriendsOfHagerman.com.

DORBA Beginner Clinic – 1pm. Includes “classroom” time, a mini-skills workshop, and then a ride of an hour or more. Clinic recommended for riders new to the sport. Rowlett Creek Preserve, 2525 Castle Rd, Garland. For more info: DORBA.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Law of Attraction & Vision Board Workshop – 2-4pm. Kerrie Schupp, Consulting Hypnotist, will be working with us on the law of attraction and vision boards. Vision boards can help you to realize your future, and to activate the law of attraction and move from day dreaming to living your dreams.

Host: Creating Healthy Lifestyles, Sonja Kabell. $10 supplies included. Aqua~Fit Family Wellness Center, 1400 Summit Ave, Ste D2, Plano. Please RSVP: 972-935-6484.

Texas Stampede – Nov 8 & 9. 10am-10pm, festival & marketplace; Rodeo: 12pm & 7:30pm, Fri, 7:30pm, Sat. A western festival and Christmas

3rd Annual Fall Festival – 2-7pm. Family fun to include: field games, archery, horseback riding, hayride, gold rush for the kids a favorite from last

What is Missing in Your Health or Recovery? – 7-8pm. Learn about preventing or recovering from many health disorders naturally; things everyone should know. Coupons awarded to each participant.

Snacks provided. Free. The King Institute, 3740 N Josey Ln, Ste 244 Carrollton. Must RSVP: 214731-9795.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Astronomy Walk – 9-11pm. Join Clyde Camp for a Nightwalk and Astronomy nearest the New Moon. Appropriate footwear is a must. This is an inappropriate walk for young children. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen.

ConnemaraConservancy.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Read to Rover – 4:30pm. Does your child struggle with reading and need low-stress, non-judgmental reading practice? Give your child an opportunity to read one-on-one with a trained, certified therapy dog. Ages 6-11. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland

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year, drumming, story telling, silent auction. Free.

Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc., 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawaTexas.com.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Holiday Dairy- & Egg-Free Baking 1-3pm $20 Join Megan and Beverly for an afternoon of baking with alternative ingredients!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Drum Circle – 12-5pm. The Many Faces People invite you to our small intimate Drum Circle. We come together to drum for all the relatives and sing for Peace for all the World. Also 25% discount on all merchandise. Love donation. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 County Rd 2621, Caddo Mills.

Silverhawk: 214-288-9935.

Holiday Alternative Flour Baking – 1-3pm.

Join Megan and Beverly as they show how to incorporate nut flours and non-traditional grains into your holiday baking. Cut-out cookies, flaky pie crust, dinner rolls and more will be sampled with recipes to take home. Please note that our kitchen is not a Certified Gluten-Free Facility. $20. Whole Foods Market, 2201 Preston Rd, Ste C, Plano. Register & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Beginner Birding – 7-8:30pm. Learn what you need to get started birding (type of guides and binoculars), how to identify birds, local birding groups to join, etc. Free. REI Dallas, 4515 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Dallas. Kirk Miller: 972-699-1687.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Nature Awareness Day Camp – 9:30am-2:30pm.

Learn about the plants and animals in your own backyard in the North Texas area. Become comfortable and knowledgeable in your own environment.

Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc., 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.

USANA Wellness Seminar – 6:45pm, registration; 7-8pm, meeting. Diet, exercise, and supplementation are the keys to optimal health. Join our seminar to find out how USANA Health Sciences can provide solutions for the whole family. Protect your most precious asset, your health. We can help you live life and love it. Rider Chiropractic, 5072 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 220, Plano. Sonja Kabell: 972-935-6484.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Camp Cooking Basics – 7-8pm. Learn how to set up your kitchen and create easy and fun meals for the family. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

DIY Home Energy Efficiency 101 – 7-9pm. Learn simple techniques to save money and make your home more energy efficient. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano.

Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Native American Indian Camp – Nov 16-17.

Camp will explore, through lots of fun activities, the Tonkawas tribe along with other plains Indians. Get to sleep in our real Tipis and learn how to set them up. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc., 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.

Read to Rover – 10am. See Nov 6 description. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. Space limited; registration required: 940-349-8752.

Plants for Health – 10am-12pm. Learn easy and decorative ways to clean the air in your home and dispose of common toxins with easy to grow plants. $5. The King Institute, 3740 N Josey Ln, Ste 244 Carrollton. Must RSVP by Nov 9: 214-731-9795.

Delicious Gluten-Free Cooking – 12:30-2pm. Hilary King will share recipes from her book GlutenFree! Mm! You Don’t Have to Give up Good Taste for Healthy Eating. Gluten-free healthy snacks and meals to enjoy. $5. The King Institute, 3740 N Josey Ln, Ste 244 Carrollton. Must RSVP by Nov 9: 214-731-9795.

They’ll show how to bake for the holidays while leaving out eggs and dairy; you won’t even miss them in these delicious treats. Cookies, pies, breakfast treats and more will be sampled with recipes to take home.

Whole Foods Market 2201 Preston Rd, Ste C, Plano.

Register & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729.

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Plano

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Beauty Inside Out – 6:30-8pm. Join Dr. Kaylin Song & Sonja Kabell for a mini-facial with discussions on healthy habits and skin care that will make a huge impact. Be beautiful inside out. $5. Park Clinic, 4601 Old Shepherd Pl, Bldg 4, Ste 401A, Plano. Sonja Kabell: 972-935-6484.

Snowshoeing Basics – 7-8pm. Learn appropriate selection of gear as well as the basics on what you need and where to go to get started. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 DIY Home Energy Efficiency 101 – 10am-12pm.

See Nov 14 listing. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

It’s a Girl Thing – 4pm. Pendragon: Merchant of Death by D.J. McHale. A book club for moms and daughters. Join us for refreshments and book discussion. Best for girls ages 9-12. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton.

940-349-8752.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Diabetes 101 – 10-11:30am. Diabetes education class presented by certified diabetes educator.

Get the latest diabetes info. How to control blood

sugar, meal planning and exercise and helpful diabetes resources. Free. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W Main St, Lewisville. Kathy Flanders: 972219-3779.

Natural Networking: Lunch & Learn – 12-1pm.

Business owners and professionals who help people live better by promoting health, wellness, sustainability, personal growth, integrative medicine, healthy kids and pets, financial well-being and peace of mind, please join us as we connect our community. Meets 3rd Thurs each month. Open group.

Networking is free. Purchase own lunch to support our host restaurant (menu includes salads and gluten-free pizza). Hosted by Natural Awakenings North Texas Magazine. Held at Palio’s Pizza Café, 1941 Preston Rd, Ste 1004, Plano. RSVP requested; space limited. Leave your details on our RSVP hotline: 469-322-9549 or NAMS@NA-NTX.com.

Boys Only Yucky Stories – 6:30pm. Sweet Farts

by Raymond Bean. Boys grades 2-5 read and talk about funny, yucky and gross stories. You won’t have to sit still while we talk because you will be too busy with funny, gross or downright bizarre projects. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. 940-349-8752.

10 Ways to Avoid Sensory Overload during the Holidays – 7pm. Does the excitement of all the winter holidays cause you distress? Do all the family gatherings, holiday parties, and late nights, turn your child into a grumpy, whiny, unrecognizable person? Join Debby Romick, Brain Balance of Plano Center Director, as we discuss ways to help your child avoid the sensory overload caused by the holiday season. Free. Brain Balance of Plano, 1501 Preston Rd, Ste 550 Plano. Please RSVP: 972-248-9483.

Dallas DownRiver Club Meeting – 7pm. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting club. Roma’s, 7402 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-373-0500. More info, Dale Harris: 972-680-2727 or Dale_Harris@ sbcglobal.net.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 DIY Home Energy Efficiency 101 – 10am-12pm.

See Nov 14 listing. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Story Telling – 11:30am-5pm. Stories/Lore as told

by Omistaipokah. Some tales from days of yore, and perhaps a few new ones too. Love offering.

Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 County Rd 2621, Caddo Mills. Silverhawk: 214-288-9935.

luminated entries and a half-million lights. Holiday Fun Zone includes children’s holiday craft-making, entertainment and food. Also horse-drawn carriages, marching bands, strolling carolers, classic antique cars and much more. Free. Belknap & Throckmorton St, Fort Worth. More info: FortWorthParadeOfLights.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Homestead Fair: Nov 29-Dec 1, Elm Mott

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Connemara Meadow Preserve Open House – 1-5pm. Experience what makes this natural oasis in the middle of suburbia so special, and always surprising. Free. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot – 7am, registration; 9am, run. Multi-event race. A scenic 5K course and a fairly flat but challenging 8-mile course that extends through historic historic districts of downtown. Family-friendly activities, music, and more throughout the event. Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St, Dallas City Hall Plaza. 214-954-0500.

To register: TheTrot.org.

By Jackie Mellor-Guin Nov 30-Dec 29 7:30pm, Fri; 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Sat; 1:30pm & 5pm, Sun $21/adults, $16/students/seniors (60+), $11/children 14 & under A traditional British panto, a tale told in the style of a melodrama with wacky characters, songs, dances, corny jokes and oodles of audience participation.

Suitable for all ages.

The Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano.

Tickets & more info: 972-490-4202 or Theatre-Britain.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Homestead Fair – Nov 29-Dec 1. 9am-9pm, Fri & Sat; 12-5pm, Sun. Exposition of fine crafts and heirloom skills. Fun and educational festival with activities for the entire family. Make-your-own activities, music, craft demonstrations, a working homestead and more. Free admission. $10/vehicle parking at gate; discounted passes available online. Homestead Craft Village at Brazos de Dios, 608 Dry Creek Rd, Elm Mott. 254-754-9600. HomesteadCraftFair.com.

Home for the Holidays: A McKinney Christmas – Nov 29 & 30. 10am-8pm. Features horse-drawn carriages, strolling carolers, visits with Santa Claus and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Includes shopping, live entertainment and more. Certified 10K/5K runs and 1-mile holiday walk on Nov 30, 7-10am. 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney. 972-5477500. McKinneyTexas.org. To register for run: BelieveMcKinney.org.

Parade of Lights: Our Christmas Traditions– 2pm; 6pm parade. Parade features more than 100 LED il-

plan ahead THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 AKC All-Breed Dog Show: Lone Star State Classic – Dec 5-8. Hosted by The Kennel Clubs of Greater Collin, Texas and Trinity Valley. Features all-breed shows by club, with the judging of nearly 2,000 dogs. Other activities include booths of pet supplies and accessories, art, jewelry, handmade crafts; visit with breeders and dog rescue clubs and more. $8/ adults, $5/children 5-12, free/children under 5. Free parking. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Fwy, Dallas. LoneStarStateClassic.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Health and Fitness Expo – Dec 6 & 7. 11am-6pm, Fri; 9am-6pm, Sat. 100+ vendors with merchandise, information and exhibits related to the running, fit-

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ness and health industry. Held in conjunction with the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon (Dec 8). Admission free.

Dallas Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas.

Info: DallasMarathon.com/Health-Fitness-Expo.

Holiday Open House – 4-8pm. Free mini-salt sessions, free chair massage, food and beverage, door prizes and so much more. Salt Escape, 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano. RSVP by Dec 4: 972-9535508. SaltEscape.com.

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Christmas at Coventry – Dec 6 & 7. 5-9pm, Fri; 9am-1pm, Sat. A unique shopping experience.

Coventry’s annual Christmas shopping event is a perfect way to give a gift that was made with purpose. Enjoy our snacks and purchase pottery made by adults with special needs with loving care.

The Coventry Reserve, 2006 Parker Rd, St. Paul.

CoventryReserve.org.

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Super Saturday!

9am-2pm $20 includes lunch Dr. Ladd McNamara, MD will be presenting “Power of Cellular Nutrition.” It is the key to fight disease and important for overall health. Seminar will be packed with info on ways to create a healthier you through diet and supplementation and wealthier lifestyle for you and your family. Slate Venue at II Creeks, 2701 Custer Pkwy, Ste 905, Richardson.

RSVP required, Sonja Kabell of Creating Healthy Lifestyles: 972-935-6484

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 MetroPCS Dallas Marathon – 7:55am, wheelchair race; 8am, marathon, half-marathon & 5-person relay. Formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon.

Proceeds benefit the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Includes fireworks, food and drink vendors, and 40 bands. A Health and Fitness Expo will run concurrently at the Convention Center with over 100 vendors. Main & S Houston St, at the Old Red Courthouse, Dallas. Info/register: DallasMarathon.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Free Kid Salt Sessions – Dec 14-30. No kid should suffer allergies (pine, holly, etc) during the holiday season. Any child 2-12 yrs. Free; appointment required. Salt Escape, 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano. 972-953-5508. SaltEscape.com.

Natural Solutions for Emergencies – 10am-12pm.

Learn natural, effective ways to stop and help common to critical health emergencies that we all encounter. Learn how to stop asthma attacks, seizures, bleeding, heart attacks and more. Free. The King Institute, 3740 N Josey Ln, Ste 244 Carrollton.

Must RSVP by Dec 9: 214-731-9795.

Free Natural Health Lecture – 12:30-1:30pm.

Learn easy and natural ways to help prevent or recover from illnesses or injuries. The King Institute, 3740 N Josey Ln, Ste 244 Carrollton. Must RSVP

by Dec 9: 214-731-9795.

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

Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972231-3993.

Texas Renaissance Festival – Thru Dec 1. 9am8pm, Sun & Sat. Each weekend has a different theme. Features 8 themed villages, more than 500 costumed performers in 200-plus daily performances, human-powered rides, 17 stages of entertainment and 340 vendor shops offering food, handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry and specialty art. 21778 FM1774, Plantersville. For more info & discounted tickets: 800-458-3435 or TexRenFest.com.

Teen/Adult Horse Club – 11am-5pm. Do you have horse experience, but wish to ride and learn more?

Join the Camp Tonkawa Horse club. This Sunday club is for Adults, children come on Saturdays, Homeschoolers on Mondays. $15. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. For restrictions & details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com/Classes/Horse_club.shtml.

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

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

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

972-542-0606. ZSmith@AutumnLeavesLiving.com.

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

Transition Dallas Meeting – 6pm. 4th Sun. A group of people interested in learning to live resiliently and sustainably within our neighborhoods. At many of our meetings we have re-skilling sessions, so we can revive the skills that enabled our grandparents to be self-sufficient within their communities. For

Inner Evolution Group Life Coaching for Women – 10am, 12pm or 7pm. Two experienced life coaches facilitate women’s groups leading to clarity, joy and inner peace. $20/session. Inner Evolution Group Life Coaching for Women, 1517 W McDermott Dr, Allen. Amy Egan: 214-356-7646. Facebook: Inner Evolution Coaches.

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

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

Angela’s Open Mic Night – 6pm. Grab your guitar, keyboard, banjo, etc and come show us what you got. Also offer live music every Thurs, Fri & Sat in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere where we feature comfort food and great spirits. Free. Angela’s at the Crosswalk, 1010 E 15th, Plano. 972-633-9500.

AngelasCrosswalk.com.

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

Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association meets at Heard-Craig Center, 205 W Hunt St, McKinney.

Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-8438084. CCHBA.org.

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

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

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

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

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

tuesday Healthy Eating Tours – 10am & 4pm. Learn how to make healthier choices, using our ANDI scoring system. Learn how to read labels; build menus around plant-based foods low in fat to ensure highly nutrient dense meals. Whole Foods Market, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729.

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

Learn More About Essential Oils – 7-9pm. 3rd Tues. Essential oils increase oxygen, enhance nutrition absorption, control flu, staph, viruses, mold, and more. Keep your home healthier without dangerous chemicals. Free. North Texas YL Fellowship, 4501 W Oak Shores Dr, Crossroads. Other locations coming soon. RSVP requested, Laura Martin: 214680-7196.

Dance, Dance, Dance – 7-9:15pm. Dance hosts available to dance with unescorted ladies. Refreshments served. $5. Plano Senior Recreation Center, 401 W 16th St, Plano. Details: 972-941-7155 or PlanoSeniorCenter.org.

Turkey Trot: Nov 28, Dallas Art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas. 214-922-1200.

Meet and Greet: Healthy Kids Pediatrics – 1212:30pm. 1st Tues. Come meet our providers. An informal gathering of parents interested in meeting Dr. Deborah Bain and Nurse Practitioners, Christie Potter, CPNP and Jessica Drain, FNP-BC. A time to bring your questions regarding Healthy Kids Pediatrics. Free. Healthy Kids Pediatrics, 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco. To confirm attendance: 972-294-0808. HealthyKidsPediatrics.com.

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

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

HeardMuseum.org.

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

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.

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7-8pm Free if no insurance.

Supportive Ongoing Addiction Recovery group sessions use a holistic and integrative approach for building skills to support addiction recovery.

DayRise Recovery 200 W Boyd, Ste D, Allen 972-359-1600

Cirque Out – 8-10pm. A weekly circus-skill enthusiast work out. Work on your hooping, spinning, juggling and general tomfoolery. Nice weather location: The Richardson Civic Center, 411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson. Bad weather location: The Peace Pipe Hookah Lounge, 580 W Arapaho, Ste 181, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-494-0952.

wednesday Nature Awareness Club – 9:30am-2:30pm. 2nd Wed &/or Thurs; Club members choose one day each month. Learn about our local North Texas plants and animals, through activities, games, and nature walks. Bring your Nature Journals and pencils. Children 4 & up. $15. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville.

Pre-registration required, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 940-440-8382.

Christian Women Business Networking – 11am1pm. 1st Wed. Fellowship and networking with other professional Christian women, to draw us closer together. We meet monthly over lunch, for prayer, inspiration and a “Spiritual Vitamin.” Prestonwood Country Club, 15909 Preston Rd, Dallas. For reservation & details, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: ExceptionalWomen.org.

Networking Meeting – 11:30am-1pm. North Dallas Networkers lunchtime networking meeting.

Come see one of the best run and most fun networking groups in DFW. $13 includes lunch and a beverage. No charge for the meeting. Membership requirements explained at the meeting. Picasso’s Restaurant, 18160 N Dallas Pkwy, Dallas. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings. Restaurant: 972248-0011. Vicki Knutson: 214-587-3786.

Breastfeeding Cafe – 12-1pm. Designed to offer support to all nursing mothers from newborn challenges to toddler strikes, all breastfeeding moms welcome to join us to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. Cafe is attended by a Certified Lactation Counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Baby scale available to do before and after weights. You may turn up at any time during the cafe to ask your questions. Free. 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-371-5448.

Frisco Noon Lions Club – 12-1pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Friendships, fun and fulfilling. Come share the joy of community involvement and fellowship while helping make the world a better place. Designed for busy small business owners and professional and works well for the time conscious individual (stay at home mom, student, retiree). All welcome, ages 18 & up. Free. Buy own lunch if wish to eat.

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For details, Brandy Miles & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-335-2487 or Brandy@ MarilynKuhlman.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.

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: 972-548-5167.

Evening Social Runs/Walks – 6:30pm. Post party new restaurant each 6 weeks. All levels welcome.

Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.

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

Sport Watch Tech Clinics – 6:30pm. 2nd Wed. Garmin, Polar, Nike, Times, Moto, Soleus. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.

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

3rd Thurs. Admission and parking free. 7:15pm,

Special Program: Saving Our Birds, The work of the Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. 214-309-5801.

Lunch Hour Yoga – 11:30am-12:20pm. Class utilizes the Franklin Method and Smart Spine along with various types of yoga for relaxation and rejuvenation. $15. Pilates for Life, 103 W Belmont Dr, Allen. 214-704-3070.

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

TexasCPR.com.

Dallas Organic Gardening Club – 6:30pm, refreshments; 7pm, meeting. 4th Thurs. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Dallas. DOGC.org.

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

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

Essential Oils Class – 6:45-7:30pm. 3rd Thurs.

From Seed to Seal. If you don’t know your seed you don’t know your oil. Learn what the ancients used to remove moles, warts, skin tags, age spots and more. Free. LED Skin Care Center, 3645 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 111, Inside Ovation Boutiques, Plano. RSVP; class size limited: 214-587-3786.

LEDSkinCareCenter.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 or Dale_Harris@ sbcglobal.net.

Men’s Only Pilates – 8pm. Class utilizes all the Pilates equipment. $15. Pilates for Life, 103 W Belmont Dr, Allen. 214-704-3070.

friday Yoga Nidra – 4pm & 6pm. 3rd Fri. Combining the most relaxing form of yoga with the restorative powers of salt therapy. Salt Escape, 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano. 972-953-5508. SaltEscape.com.

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

Free Community Yoga – 6-7pm. 1st Fri. Suitable for all levels. Learn to breathe, relax and renew.

Space limited. Free. Transform U Fitness, 1565 W Main St, Lewisville. Pre-registration required: 972-849-9666.

Acoustic Jam Session – 7pm. Weekly open jam and song circle. All acoustic instruments and levels welcome. All music genres welcome. Sponsored by the Visual Art League of Lewisville. Free. MCL

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Frisco Humane Society Adoption Days: 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays Grand, 100 N Charles, Lewisville. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-444-0825.

savethedate Tuesdays & Fridays SOAR Addiction Recovery Group

7-8pm Free if no insurance.

Supportive Ongoing Addiction Recovery group sessions use a holistic and integrative approach for building skills to support addiction recovery.

DayRise Recovery 200 W Boyd, Ste D, Allen 972-359-1600 Live Music – 7-9pm. Live music and delicious treats: blended or hot coffee, delicious hot cocoa, Collin County’s award-winning specialty bakery treats, hand-dipped Blue Bell ice cream, fresh baked cookies, cakes and bakery sweets. Free. For details & to confirm happening, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: Coffee N Cream, 11660 Legacy Dr, Frisco. 214-705-9600.

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 Denton Rugby – We are always looking for new recruits in Dallas Fort Worth Area. Email for more info about how to join. Currently we have players that live in Lewisville, Flower Mound, Keller, Southlake, Frisco and many others. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings to Jason Millerd: JMillerd@TWU.edu.

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.

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.

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: 972231-3993.

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.

Collin County Farmers’ Market – 8am. Features Texas-grown produce and meats, locally made products and a community center to learn about green and healthy living. Fairview Farms, 3314 N Central Expressway, Plano.

Coppell Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 23. 8am12pm. Seasonal produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmers’ Market, Corner of Bethel & S Coppell Rds, Coppell. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: CFM@CoppellCommunityGarden.org. CoppellCommunityGarden.org.

Saint Michael’s Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 2. 8am-12pm. Shop local and fresh, with farmers/ growers who practice natural, sustainable, organic farming and are within a 150-mile radius of Dallas County. Baked goods, tamales, cheeses, eggs, local honey, meats, and pastas also available. Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave at Colgate Rd, Dallas. SaintMichaelsMarket.com.

Recycling: Electronics – 9-11am. The city of Plano encourages residents to bring all old electronic devices (not being used) to this site for proper disposal.

For details, location & mention North Texas edition of Natural Awakenings: 972-769-4150.

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.

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.

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

InSyncExotics.com.

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.

classifieds For fees and info on placing classifieds, email publisher@NA-NTX.com. Deadline is noon on the 9th of the month.

EMF & SMART METER TESTING EMF and RF TESTING – In-home survey and testing for electro-magnetic frequencies (EMF's), radio frequency (RF), smart meters and geopathic stress. Recommendations and solutions will be given to resolve problems. Serving DFW Metroplex. 903786-9100; litke38@yahoo.com.

FOR SALE Pride JAZZY Select Elite Power Wheelchair –

Heard Nature Photographers Club – 1:30pm.

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

Like new and virtually unused since only used for two

SpinFest – 3-7pm. 3rd Sat. A free, open event hosted by Creative Motion to explore circus skills with the public. Learn to juggle, hula hoop, or spin poi, staves, or flags. Heights Park Arapaho Rd at Floyd Rd, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-494-0952.

SALESPEOPLE WANTED – If you’re not afraid

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.

months. Kept and used inside. Midnight blue color. $1,600 or OBO; originally $5,300. 469-633-1587.

HELP WANTED of straight commissioned sales and feel confident of your abilities, Natural Awakenings North Texas magazine may be right for you. Earn a generous commission and unlimited income selling advertising packages. Relationship-oriented sales; must like talking to people. Open territories in Denton and Collin counties. Will train and coach. Full and part-time sales positions available. Send resume to Publisher@NA-NTX.com.

LOSE WEIGHT! GAIN ENERGY!

Live Music – 7-9pm. Live music and delicious treats: blended or hot coffee, delicious hot cocoa, Collin County’s award-winning specialty bakery treats, hand-dipped Blue Bell ice cream, fresh baked cookies, cakes and bakery sweets. Free. For details & to confirm happening, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: Coffee N Cream, 11660 Legacy Dr, Frisco, 214-705-9600; and 190 E Stacy Rd, Allen.

972-678-2626.

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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.

a busy chiropractic wellness office. Includes use of

al consultations. Call Melanie Martin, Independent Herbalife Distributor for more information. 972325-4209 or visit MelanieMartin.Herbalhub.com.

MASSAGE SPACE AVAILABLE MASSAGE SPACE AVAILABLE – Located inside common area; kitchen, private back entrance and waiting area. $125 per week. Coit Road location in Plano. Available now. Call 972-612-1800.

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

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

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

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

FOR LEASE – UPSCALE OFFICE PROPERTY – Customize this 1,600 sq ft space to suit your professional or medical office needs. Free standing building with one side currently occupied by a dental office. Great location. Excellent visibility. In Carrollton just minutes from highways 121 and 35.

Call Ms. Krishan: 832-545-1243.

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Jane Liu, L.Ac., MD (China) 5850 Town and Country Blvd. Ste 101 Frisco 75034 214-662-2267 • Acupuncture4Women.net Over 28 years combining experience of both eastern and western medicine by well-trained gynecologist from China.

Specializing in fertility and IVF/ IUI enhancement, recurrent pregnancy loss, PCOS, endometriosis, aging eggs, low ovarian reserve, elevated FSH level and more.

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Michael O’Neal, LCDC, CCDS 200 W. Boyd, Ste D, Allen 75013 972-359-1600 • DayRiseRecovery.com

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Dr. Vince Baugher, D.C. 2500 Lillian Miller Pkwy, Denton 76210 940-484-6336 • SpinalDecompression.net In delivering quality chiropractic care, our approach is simple, gentle and relaxing. We have been able to save literally hundreds of patients from surgery with the new technology of Spinal Decompression. See ad, page 2.

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Dr. Cecilia Yu, D.C.; NUCCA practitioner 12740 Hillcrest Road, Ste 138, Dallas 75230 972-387-4700 • MySynergyBalance.com By aligning the first vertebrae through a precise NUCCA adjustment, Dr. Yu eliminates nerve interference from the brain stem.

Such interference can manifest itself in any manner including Scoliosis, skin conditions, behavioral disorders, herniated discs or joint problems. Unlike traditional chiropractic, even traditional upper-cervical chiropractic, there is no popping, cracking or twisting and a NUCCA adjustment holds longer which means you return far less often. See ad, page 33.

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2317 Coit Road, Ste B, Plano 75075 972-612-1800 Whole body & lifestyle healthcare rejuvenating your body from the inside out.

Comprehensive healthcare— naturally. Visit our website to view our schedule of free workshops. See ad, page 11.

Dairy CirCLE N faMiLy Dairy

Michelle and Tommy Neu 4 Miles West of I-35; on US 82, Lindsay 76240 940-372-0343 • CircleNDairy.com State-permitted dairy licensed to sell fresh, all natural unprocessed grade A raw milk. Visit us at the farm to learn why our greattasting, 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 30.

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 13.

DENtiStry DENtaL StUDiO Of CarrOLLtON Drs. Robert and Sandhya 2005 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton 75010 972-395-0150 • DSofCarrollton.com And 331 W Harwood Rd, Hurst 76054 817-282-4539

Approaching dentistry from a natural, whole body health perspective, we make teeth beautiful, keep them healthy and offer honest education on how balanced structures in the face/mouth can affect your overall health. Serving adults, children and apprehensive clients, at our state-of-the-art facility we offer the cutting-edge "DNA Appliance"; a small device which addresses snoring and sleep apnea, mercury free fillings and crowns, teeth whitening, Clear Braces, TMJ pain and much more. See ad, page 31.

DEtOXifiCatiON pHyLOGENESyS

6401 W. Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney 75070 972-439-5989 • Phylogenesys.com Phylogenesys is a detox center dedicated to providing personalized services to individuals interested in maximizing their wellness potential. We offer a variety of saunas including the infrared & oxygen steam sauna, foot baths and nutritional services. We are dedicated to helping you heal your body.

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2220 Coit Rd, Ste 500, Plano 75075 972-599-7882 • WillowBendAcademy.com And 101 E. Southwest Pkwy, Ste 101 Lewisville 75067 972-436-3839 • WillowBendAcademy.com SACS accredited educational alternative that offers individualized, masterybased instruction for grades 4-12. On-campus and Home Study options. Experienced, Interactive Metronome provider —specialized training that improves neuron-network function and overall day-to-day performance.

ENErGy aUDitiNG DWELLGrEEN Of DaLLaS

Roger Taylor, Owner / Operator 214-509-8582, DwellGreen.com/Dallas DwellGreen of Dallas is a certified total building performance evaluation and energy auditing company, serving the North Texas area. We can lower your cost of energy and improve the safety and comfort of your home or office. Free phone consultation on an existing or new home. Call to schedule an on-site consultation.

GrEEN pESt CONtrOL NatUraL pESt SOLUtiONS 214-763-2758 • GuysInGreen.com

Eco-friendly residential and commercial pest control using botanical products.

We control all types of insect pests including termites, mosquitoes, ants, roaches and fleas without the use of harsh, dangerous chemicals. We offer programs from a single pest one time treatment to a comprehensive total protection plan. Call to schedule your Free inspection. See ad, page 14.

Hair SaLON Hair COLOr StUDiOS

9200 E. Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com Our coloring stylists love to work with the wonderful alternative products we have that are made from natural extracts and yogurt. These exquisite products, such as NAYO, Neuma and Moroccan Oil, actually do improve your hair quality so we in turn can help you look your most radiant while you're out-andabout. 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.

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Debby Romick 1501 Preston Rd, Ste 501, Plano 75093 972-248-9482 • BrainBalancePlano.com The Brain Balance Program brings hope to families of children who suffer with behavioral, academic and social challenges. We special-ize in a drug-free, research-based, multifaceted approach to address the underlying issues of the many disorders that impact our children today. Each child has a unique combination of functional weaknesses that impact motor, sensory, immune, visual-spatial, auditory, and cognitive development. Call us today to learn about our comprehensive assessment. See ad, page 5.

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Dr. Nevein Amer, DDS 4701 West Park Blvd, Ste 201, Plano 75093 972-985-4450 • DentalArtsOfPlano.com Dr. Amer specializes in cosmetic and Holistic dentistry including mercury-free fillings and the safe removal of old mercury-based fillings, metal-free crowns, digital x-rays, help for sleep apnea and TMJ, veneers and Invisalign, the clear alternative to braces. Her Holistic approach involves looking at the entire person during evaluation, and always talking with you about the material to be used in your mouth. See ad, page 11.

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Shawn Messonnier 2145 W. Park Blvd., Plano 75075 972-867-8800 • PetCareNaturally.com Natural and holistic doctor of veterinary medicine. Awardwinning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets.

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6505 W Park Blvd, Ste 200, Plano 75093 972-378-5867 • GotJump.com Burn up to 1000 calories an hour, strengthen your whole body and have a blast doing it. This fun is not just for kids. Huge trampoline jumping areas where you can literally bounce off the walls. Try trampoline dodge ball, a life-size maze, or rope-swing, slide or bounce into a huge foam pit. Special bounce and play area for kids under 7. You've got to see it to believe it. Open jumps, birthday parties, corporate team building and aerobics classes. See ad, page 39.

KUrt tHOMaS GyMNaStiCS 10825 John W Elliott Frisco 75034 • 214-872-4646

Gymnastics training for preschool to competitive levels.

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4681 Ohio Dr, Frisco 75035 • 214-618-3175 Indian grocery store.

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Specializing in Swedish massage for overall body relaxation and deep tissue massage for tense knotted muscles, an affordable 3T’s massage can help relieve stress commonly associated with a hectic lifestyle. See ad, page 38.

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7000 Independence Pkwy, Ste 180 Plano 75025 972-612-5363 • Massage-Space.com Seven different types of massage therapy for rejuvenation and energy.

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Ida Cipriano, OTR 1441 Coit Rd, Ste C, Plano 75075 972-867-0600 • ScientificTherapy.com Neuropathy treatment that lasts. No medication or surgery. Also safe and effective for facial palsy, carpal tunnel, diabetic ulceration, incontinence and more.

Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 30.

Highest ethical and clinical standards of care while providing exceptional attention to every patient.

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Dr. Marvin Sams 972-612-0160 • GreatBrain.com The Sams Center specializes in evidence based, non-drug therapy for ADD/ADHD, learning issues, chronic Depression and Anxiety, Asperger’s and Autism, epilepsy, Bipolar, and OCD. Quantitative EEG (computerized brain wave analysis) detects and defines the neurological issues; NeuroMatrix Neural Efficiency TrainingTM safely remediates and optimizes brain function. Find out more today. See ads, pages 2 and 25.

NUtritiON SyNErGy BaLaNCE

Dr. Cecilia Yu, D.C.; NUCCA practitioner 12740 Hillcrest Road, Ste 138 Dallas 75230 972-387-4700 • MySynergyBalance.com Are you getting enough antioxidants from your food or supplements? With a simple scan of your palm, I can empower you with an easy to understand report of how effective your nutrition actually is. No needles and safe for children and adults. See ad, page 33.

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

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Private Label Realty 6900 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Plano 75024 469-269-2754 • GillianCunningham.com Thinking about selling or buying a home? I can take you from “For Sale to Sold!” Maximize your home equity with property preparation tips, staging assistance, optimal exposure.

Offer Buyer Representation¬ at no-cost to you. Got a real estate question? Ask@ GillianCunningham.com.

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

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SMOOtHiES SMOOtHiE KiNG Of DENtON 1601 Brinker Rd, Denton 76208 940-484-5464

Great-tasting smoothies using the highest quality nutritional ingredients for a healthy snack alternative.

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Offices and service throughout D/FW 866-631-5934 Total Wind & Solar offers consultation, design, installation and service of alternative energy and rainwater harvesting systems based on your actual needs. Serving the North Texas-D/FW area.

Spa SaLt ESCapE

2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano 75075 972-378-4945 • SaltEscape.com Adults and children can relax in our salt rooms while breathing in natural salt with its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, accelerating nasal clearance and improving lung function. Separate salt playroom with viewing window for children. Salt room yoga, onsite massage therapy and onsite reflexology available. See ad, page 21.

SpiritUaL DEVELOpMENt SHir tiKVaH rEfOrM SyNaGOGUE 7700 Main St, Frisco 75034 214-500-8304, • ShirTikvahFrisco.org

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

St. pHiLip’S EpiSCOpaL

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

tHErMOGrapHy tHErMOGrapHy CENtEr Of DaLLaS

Dr. Genie Fields 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Ste. 405, Dallas 75254 214-352-8758 • ThermographyCenter.com Screening with thermography can detect abnormalities, many times 8-10 years before other screening methods. Non-invasive. No radiation.

See ad, page 21.

tKM tHE KiNG iNStitUtE

Dr. Glenn King 3740 N. Josey Ln, Ste 244, Carrollton 75007 800-640-7998, KingInstitute.org/TKM TKM is natural and effective care that's changing lives for people battling immune, respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, cancer, migraines, pain and more. See ad, page 13.

WatEr WatErSEDGE StrUCtUrED WatEr

Twenty First Century Health 972-855-8711 • TwentyFirstCenturyHealth.com Better health through state-of-the-art water.

Cutting edge technology. Call us or visit our website to learn more about how improving your home’s water can improve your health.

WEiGHt LOSS CrEatiNG HEaLtHy LifEStyLES

Weight Management & Wellness Consulting Sonja Kabell, Certified Weight Loss Consultant 972-935-6484 • SonjaKabell.com Customized weight loss and wellness programs for individuals and families. Our goal is to create long term healthy habits. Provide dietary guidance, weight loss tools, supplementation, activity plans, meal planning, strategies, support and more to create a healthy lifestyle. Call today for a free consultation.

WELLNESS CENtErS SHaMBHaLa WELLNESS CENtEr

taiLOriNG & aLtEratiON SErViCES aUtUMN StitCH

279 W Main St, Frisco 75034 • 972-712-1727 Tailoring, custom clothing, monogramming, draperies and shoe repair.

215 E University Dr, Denton 76209 940-380-8728 • ShambhalaWellness.com A true wellness center and oasis for body, mind and spirit. Our caring practitioners really listen and can help you raise the level of wellness you are experiencing. Massage, Reiki, yoga, nutrition and counseling are just some of the modalities we offer. Book a session, drop in for yoga or join us at one of our educational seminars.

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