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How perfect it is that preparation of Natural Awakenings’ October issue on the environment coincides with the

topic of Divine Creation, according to the first chapter of Genesis, in my weekly Bible Study class. Over the course of our study, we have been eloquently reminded that God created the Earth, placed His prized children here as the focus of His love and perfectly filled it with all that we need to exercise dominion (not domination), live abundantly, multiply and comfortably fulfill our intended purpose. My own inescapable conclusion is that creation informs evolution; they are not mutually exclusive. But no matter a person’s beliefs, we can all likely agree that this heavenly sphere we call home is a wonderful, perfectly integrated and amazing place. Ironically, like its predecessor, “green,” even the crucial concept of sustain-ability is in danger of becoming just a feel-good buzzword. Rarely a day goes by now that I don’t hear the word used in conjunction with new building develop-ments, farming, cooking, cafés, manufacturing and urban planning. If only such widespread sustainability were true! I hear similar chatter on broadcast news and the Internet, yet everyone seems to have their own definition. You have to wonder, just what exactly does that spokesperson or news release mean when it uses the terms sustainable, green or eco-friendly? Abusing the term gets us nowhere, so I went in search of trustworthy sources. NASA holds that achieving sustainability will enable the Earth to continue supporting human life as we know it. The Environmental Protection Agency states that sustainability is based on the principle that everything we need for our sur-vival and well-being depends directly or indirectly upon our natural environment. The United Nations’ definition includes the ability to fight poverty, advance social inclusion (including the status of women) and protect the environment. This month, Natural Awakenings’ feature article addresses, “What We Want for Our Future” (page 18), taking a broad global view of actions flowing out of this year’s pivotal United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. We have also taken this opportunity to dig deeper into commitments to the state of Dallas Metroplex sustainability. On page 21, Julie Thibodeaux examines, “How Dallas Goes Green,” from the standpoints of the Chamber of Commerce, city of Dallas development officials and our area’s technology sector. On page 22, we highlight a compelling eco-initiative of the impressive scope Brita Belli reports on in our feature article, this one in our own backyard. We have found what promises to be the Metroplex’s sustainability juggernaut, Earth NT, the Energy and Technology Hub of North Texas, which promises to put us on a par with California’s Silicon Valley, North Carolina’s Research Triangle and NASA itself. We hope you enjoy this issue on sustainability. It’s part of our mission to inspire us all to make a difference in the health of the planet and the people who live on it. How perfect it is that healthy living is green and green living is healthy.

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Klyde Warren Park Stages Grand Opening Celebration

The new Klyde Warren Park will hold a grand opening festival Oc-tober 27 and 28. Already dubbed Dallas’ new “front lawn,” the

5.2-acre park is taking shape as a beautiful oasis in the heart of the city. Highlights of the festival, which will spread across the park and adjacent arts district, include a dedication ceremony, an outdoor performance by the Dallas Sym-phony Orchestra, a Saturday eve-ning concert on the Great Lawn’s Muse Family Performance Pavilion

and sneak peeks at the park’s ongoing programming. The opening will coincide with the final weekend of Art in October, the annual celebration of the Arts District. Film actor and Dallas native Owen Wilson will serve as the event’s honorary chair. Klyde Warren Park will serve as a central gathering space for Dallas and its visitors to enjoy in the heart of the city, creating an urban green space between Pearl and St. Paul Streets. Facilities include a performance stage, restaurant, shaded walking paths, a dog park, a children’s garden, great lawn, water features, an area for games and more.

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ABCs Keep Colon Cancer at Bay

What do Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower have in common? According to a new study published

in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, these cruciferous veggies are associated with a decreased risk of colon cancer. Throw in a good measure of A’s, as in apples, and people can also reduce their risk of distal colon cancer, report researchers from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research at the University of Western Australia and Deakin University, in Victoria, Australia. The investigation examined the potential link between fruits and vegetables and three cancers in different parts of the bowel.

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according to a recent study by researchers at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They discovered a link between the disorder and dental enamel defects and recurrent aphthous ulcers, or canker sores, and concluded that dentists can play an important role in identifying unrecognized celiac disease. Appropriate referral and timely diagnosis can help prevent serious complications.


Washday Woes: Scented Products Pollute the Air

Some scents make no sense for personal or planetary health. Using scented laundry products can release harmful—even

carcinogenic—pollutants into the air, report University of Washington researchers. Their findings, published online in the journal Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, show that air vented from machines using the top-selling, scented, liquid laundry detergent and dryer sheet contains hazardous chemicals. When researchers analyzed captured gases from dryer vent fumes after participating households ran regular laundry cycles using liquid laundry detergent and a leading brand of scented dryer sheets, they found more than 25 volatile organic compounds, including seven dangerous air pollutants. Of those, two chemicals—acetaldehyde and benzene—are classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as carcinogens, with no established safe exposure level. Benzene is linked to leukemia and other blood cancers, according to the American Cancer Society, and studies have shown that acetaldehyde can cause nasal and throat cancer in animals. “This is an interesting source of pollution, because emissions from dryer vents are essentially unregulated,” says lead author Anne Steinemann, Ph.D., professor of civil and environmental engineering and of public affairs. “If they are coming out of a smokestack or tail pipe, they are regulated—but if they’re coming out of a dryer vent, they are not.”

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The Phthalates–Diabetes Connection

What we place on our skin might increase the risk for diabetes, based on findings by researchers at Uppsala University, in

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Busty Justice October is Bra Recycling MonthThe Bra Recyclers, a Gilbert, Arizona-based textile recycling company, is celebrat-ing the third annual Bra Recycling Month during October. The intent is to col-lect new and gently used and cleaned bras for interested women nationwide. Healthiest options are non-underwire garments—Dr. John McDougall, in his book, The McDougall Program for a Healthy Heart, notes that constricting bras have been implicated in the rise of benign, non-cancerous but often painful

breast cysts and lumps. Bra Recyclers CEO Elaine Birks-Mitchell states, “The month-long campaign ties directly into breast cancer and domestic violence awareness. The Bra Recy-clers believe every woman and girl should not have to worry about something as simple as a bra as they transition back to self-sufficiency or being cancer-free. The results are enhanced self-esteem and encouragement and strength to carry on.”

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Green GenderingWomen Leaders Combat Climate ChangeA new study in the journal Social Science Research observes that, “Controlling for other factors, in nations where women’s status is higher, CO2 emissions are lower.” Christina Ergas and Richard York, sociologists at the University of Oregon–Eugene, found that the nations in which women have higher political status—based on how long they’ve had the right to vote and representation in parliament and ministerial governments—also have more eco-logically sound outcomes than those that do not. Such outcomes included ratifying a greater number of environmental treaties, more scientific knowledge of climate change, a perception of environmental risks as more threatening and less optimism about the potential to solve problems by relying solely on technology.

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Developing ProblemThe Case to Save SwamplandAn out-of-the-way quagmire or boggy boondock off a lonely road might seem like just so much wasteland rather than something to be concerned about when it’s paved over for a new strip mall or big-box store. But citizens are realizing that these plots where land meets water provide a vital and valuable ecological function. In addition to nurturing essential biodiversity, wetlands purify water, produce fish, store carbon dioxide that would otherwise increase global warming and protect shorelines from floods, storm surges and erosion. “When we lose wetlands, we’re losing something we won’t recover for years,” remarks Dr. Moreno-Mateos, a wet-land ecologist at the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, at Stanford University. “When people develop that huge shopping mall, it will take centuries to restore the func-tions we had before.” After-the-fact restoration efforts yield far more limited benefits.

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1,000 consulting, web-based software and sales and marketing. Together, they represent more than two dozen suc-cessful companies across the manage-ment team and advisory board. The motto of EARTH NT is, “Do good, make money,” and these two concepts are not mutually exclusive. The five main areas of focus of the Hub are: clean energy, clean air, clean water, healthy food and zero waste. EARTH NT will demonstrate the busi-ness case for sustainability by expand-ing the existing network, developing new synergies and creating thousands

of jobs in the new energy economy. More than a dozen start-ups are already working with the EARTH NT team with a new collaborative process that includes a new, high-efficiency wind turbine design, low-cost solar power, high-volume organic farming housed in shipping containers, a net-zero house than can be built in four hours for less than $2,000, electric generation from ocean buoys and new materials made from corn leaves and stalks. Another goal is to provide special training and opportunities for veterans seeking to help safeguard our national and global resources as their next mis-sion. The net result of the EARTH NT project will be a new knowledge econ-omy, unique integrative solutions and a motivated team to take them to market.

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“We don’t need another plan of action or more treaties; what we need are people that

will begin to implement the commitments and meet the goals that have already been created and established,” explains Jacob Scherr, director of global strategy and ad-vocacy for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), about the new thinking that drove this year’s Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The June conference brought together international heads of state, business leaders, nonprofits and activists to prioritize and strategize sustainable development. Unlike the United Na-tions’ annual climate change confer-ences, which led to the Kyoto Protocol in 1997—a legally binding treaty that set targets for greenhouse gas emissions the United States refused to sign—the United Nations Conference on Sustain-

able Development is held once every 20 years. The theme of Rio+20 was simple and direct: The Future We Want. Moving away from political postur-ing and endless negotiating, the meet-up asked businesses, governments and charities to publicly declare their specific commitments and solicited the public’s ideas for realizing sustainability, all aligned with the priorities and opportuni-ties of the 21st century. “With growing populations depleting resources, how do we keep increasing and ensuring pros-perity while we are already using more than we have?” queries U.N. spokes-woman Pragati Pascale. “It’s a conun-drum.” Sustainable development, as de-fined by the U.N., includes fighting pov-erty, social inclusion (including advanc-ing the status of women) and protecting the environment. Building a sustainable

future for the planet, say those involved, means addressing all three simultaneous-ly. It demands the kind of real, immedi-ate action so evident at Rio+20.

Real ResultsBy the end of the Rio conference, more than 700 voluntarily secured commit-ments, valued at more than half a trillion dollars, were earmarked to address everything from protecting forests and reducing ocean pollution to building rapid transit bus systems and increasing the number of women entrepreneurs in the green economy. The NRDC launched CloudOfCommitments.org to track and publicize new pledges and make them easily searchable by region or category. Some commitments are breathtak-ing in scope:n International development banks have

pledged $175 billion to boost sustain-able transportation in developing countries;

nBank of America promised $50 bil-lion over 10 years to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and energy access;

n The World Bank committed $16 billion to boost clean energy, access to electricity and cookstoves in developing nations;

n The New Partnership for Africa’s Development promised to achieve energy access for at least 60 percent of Africa’s population by 2040;

n The European Bank offered $8 billion by 2015 to support energy efficiency projects in Eastern Europe and Central Asia;

nMicrosoft pledged to be carbon neu-tral across all its operations by the end of 2013;

n The United States together with the Consumer Goods Forum (which represents more than 600 retail and manufacturing companies) committed to achieve zero net deforestation in their supply chains by 2020.

“The real action, the real energy, was the 21st-century aspect [of Rio+20],” advises Scherr. “I call it the ‘network world’, recognizing the number of play-ers today. It’s not just national govern-ments; it’s states and cities, corporations and philanthropists. In addition to the official meetings and negotiations, be-tween 3,000 and 4,000 other gatherings

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were going on between business people, mayors, civil society organizations and others, presenting myriad opportunities to make specific commitments. We’re moving to a different dynamic.”

Sowing SeedsThe inclusive atmosphere is reflected in another new U.N.-sponsored interna-tional sharing website, FutureWe Want.org, featuring visions and videos relating to sustainability and solutions to dire environmental problems, such as turning global warming-inducing methane from China’s farms into a us-able energy source; predicting periods of drought in Ethiopia to pre-vent humanitarian crises; and investing in solar power to bring electric-ity to 1.4 billion people around the world. More than 50 million people worldwide have submitted ideas for a more sustainable world, ranging from ways to increase public education to plans for stopping industrial pollution and better managing waste. “The huge public engagement in the conference is exciting,” says Pascale, “because that’s really how progress will happen. People have to force their governments to take action.” The NRDC dedicated website is part of a coordi-nated effort to hold governments, businesses and nonprofits accountable and inform the public. The new U.N. websites facilitate a thriving discussion of what sustainability means and how it can be put into practice. “We want to continue the over-all campaign and build upon it,” says Pascale. “Whatever frustrations people have with businesses, nongovernment organizations (NGO) or governments, we need to harness that energy and keep that dialogue going to give people a voice in making sustainability happen.”

Results-Oriented Role ModelsState-based examples of sustainable de-velopment in action speak to widespread needs in the United States. Here are ex-amples of five models worth replicating.

PlaNYC: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s announcement of PlaNYC, on Earth Day 2007, signaled an his-toric moment. The people’s vision of a cleaner, healthier New York City, one that could accommodate 9 million predicted residents by 2030, aims to be a model for urban sustainable development. Its original 127 initiatives leave few sus-tainability stones unturned, including cleaning up brownfields, building more playgrounds and parks, increasing public transportation and bike lanes, imple-menting aggressive recycling, enforcing green building standards and reducing

greenhouse gas emissions. Two-thirds of the initial goals have

already been achieved; the latest update calls for 132 initiatives, including a new

set of annual milestones. Speaking at the Museum of the City of New York in 2009, Daniel

Doctoroff, the former deputy mayor of economic development and rebuilding for the Bloomberg administration, called PlaNYC “one of the most sweeping, most comprehensive blueprints for New York ever undertaken.” Most critically, all of its stated commitments are achievable

(see Tinyurl.com/PlaNYC-goals).

Evergreen Cooperative Initiative (ECI): Busi-nesses and com-munity groups in Cleveland, Ohio,

determined that they needed to solve the problem of joblessness in low-income ar-eas by creating living-wage jobs and then training eligible residents to fill them. They developed a new, cooperative-based economic model, based on green jobs that can inspire other cities with similar economic woes. The ECI is a community undertak-ing in which anchor institutions like the Cleveland Foundation, University Hospitals and the municipal government leverage their purchasing power to help create green-focused, employee-owned local businesses, which to date include a green laundromat, the hydroponic greenhouse Green City Growers, and Ohio Cooperative Solar, which provides weatherization and installs and main-tains solar panels. The solar cooperative will more than double Ohio’s solar gen-erating capacity from 2011 levels by the end of 2012 (see EvergreenCooperatives.com).

CALGreen: Updated building codes may not generate much excitement until we consider that U.S. buildings account for a lion’s share of carbon dioxide emis-sions (39 percent), and consume 70 percent of the electricity we generate. The U.S. Green Building Council (US-GBC) reports, “If half of new commercial buildings were built to use 50 percent less energy, it would save over 6 million metric tons of CO2 annually for the life of the buildings—the equivalent of taking more than 1 million cars off the road


every year.” The California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), which took effect in January 2011, sets the highest green bar for new buildings in the coun-try. It requires that new buildings achieve a 20 percent reduction in potable water use, divert 50 percent of their construc-tion waste from landfills, use paints and materials with low volatile organic compound content and provide parking for clean-air vehicles. Multiple key stake-holders have been involved throughout the process, including the California Energy Commission and the Sierra Club. “We really tried to bring together an entire spectrum of people and groups with different perspectives and expertise to build a consensus,” says David Walls, executive director of the California Build-ing Standards Commission. “If we were going to put something in the code, we wanted to make sure it was right.” (See Tinyurl.com/CALGreen-Home.)

Renewable Portfolio Standard: Texas leads the country in electricity generated from wind power. One complex, in Ros-coe, features 627 turbines on 100,000 acres that cost $1 billion to build. Much of the rapid growth of the state’s wind industry can be credited to Texas’ Re-newable Portfolio Standard, legislation passed in 1999 that mandated construc-tion of renewable energy, including solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass and landfill gas, in addition to wind.

It further mandated that utilities generate 2,000 megawatts of additional renewable energy by 2009, then 5,880 MW by 2015 and 10,000 MW by 2025. The 10-year goal was met in six years, and Texas has added many green jobs, increased tax revenues and provided se-curity against blackouts, which is critical in the event of extreme heat or drought (see Tinyurl.com/TexasStandard).

Edison Innovation Green Growth Fund: Clean technology is booming despite the economic recession and attracting serious investment funds. According to a report by Clean Edge, Inc., venture capital investments in clean technologies increased 30 percent between 2010 and 2011, from $5.1 billion to $6.6 billion. New Jersey entrepreneurs are upping their state’s potential in this arena with the Edison Innovation Green Growth Fund. The program proffers loans of up to $2 million for companies, research facilities and nonprofits engaged in producing clean energy technologies,

ranging from energy efficiency products such as LED lighting to solar, wind, tidal, biomass and methane capture. A condi-tion of the loan is that a project must employ 75 percent of its workforce from New Jersey, or commit to growing 10 high-paying jobs (minimum $75,000 an-nually) over two years (see Tinyurl.com/NewJersey-EDA).

Grassroots LeadershipElinor Ostrom, the political economist who won a Nobel Prize in economics but passed on just before the start of the Rio conference, dedicated her last blog post to considering the event’s impact. Titled “Green from the Grassroots,” the post stressed the priority of a multifac-eted approach to curbing emissions. “Decades of research demonstrate that a variety of overlapping policies at city, subnational, national and inter-national levels is more likely to suc-ceed than single, overarching, binding agreements,” Ostrom remarked. “Such an evolutionary approach to policy provides essential safety nets should one or more policies fail. The good news is that evolutionary policymaking is already happening organically. In the absence of effective national and international legis-lation to curb greenhouse gases, a grow-ing number of city leaders are acting to protect their citizens and economies.” She reported that even in the absence of federally mandated emis-sions targets, 30 U.S. states have passed their own climate plans and more than 900 mayors signed a climate protection agreement essentially agreeing to reach the Kyoto Protocol goals the federal gov-ernment refused to sanction. Rio+20 built upon such bottom-up commitments and pushed states and businesses to go further than they’d ever imagined. “There was an incredible amount of energized activity,” concludes Scherr. “Many people came away feeling empowered and encouraged, because they saw that the sustainability move-ment is truly worldwide. That’s going to be the legacy of Rio.”

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In Texas, Austin is the city people think of when it comes to being green, but Dallas has also been making

headlines as a leader in sustainability, declaring it wants to be the greenest city in the U.S., and its long-term vision is be carbon neutral by 2030. Since 2003, the city has required new municipal construction projects be LEED certified by the U.S. Green Build-ing Council. In 2009, a green building ordinance for new commercial and residential construction went into ef-fect citywide. Phase one required new buildings to reduce water consump-tion, energy usage, light pollution and the heat island effect with cool roofs. Currently, a task force is developing an updated ordinance that will require green standards comparable to LEED goals for all new construction. Zaida Basora, Dallas Public Works Department assistant director and leader of the Green Building Task Force, says the group is made up of architects, builders, Realtors, inspec-tors and other stakeholders that are all committed to implementing sustain-able standards. She states that the building industry has already become greener due to marketplace demands. “It’s very rare to see a home that is not being built with water-efficient fixtures and energy efficiency. We’re just trying to regulate it.” Basora explains that in addition to conserving resources and reducing pollution, building green makes Dallas more marketable. “Studies show that if you’re doing sustainable practices in a city, it attracts people.” In addi-tion to green building, many sectors in the Dallas business community have

launched Earth-friendly initiatives and products, according to Amy Ramos, a spokesperson for the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. For example, Dallas-based South-west Airlines has started many green initiatives, including recycling and waste reduction programs, reducing fuel consumption and reclaiming water used for engine washing. This year, the airline debuted its redesigned cabin interior, which features material made from recyclables, as well as carpet squares that eliminate the need for total carpet replacement in the cabins. The new decor’s lighter weight is also expected to save 4 million gallons of fuel per year and decrease greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 40 thousand metric tons. In the technology arena, Dallas-based Texas Instruments is leading by ex-ample by building the world’s first LEED certified semiconductor manufacturing facility. The RFAB center, in Richardson, opened in 2009, and features a restored native prairie, a rainwater storage pond,

solar water heating and smart lighting. Amy Alexander, a spokesperson for the Metroplex Technology Business Council, which represents more than 300 businesses, said local tech compa-nies are becoming greener in sev-eral ways. First, cloud computing has revolutionized the industry with more companies using data center services, instead of maintaining large mainframe equipment in-house. Second, electron-ics are continually being designed to be more energy efficient and decrease their environmental footprint. “They’re generating less heat, which takes the strain off of air con-ditioning,” Alexander says. She also says that more local companies are recycling their electronics and design-ing equipment to be recyclable, which is good for the environment, as well as their bottom line. “Businesses are smarter today in how they do things.”

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The average driver using PlugShare, a popular app for find-ing electric vehicle charging stations spends about $30 per month on electricity for the car and drives 1,050 miles. Is

your town plug-in ready? The likelihood that your town is electric vehicle-friendly depends on many factors. First of all, it helps if you live in one of the areas where the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf were first issued. Another boost comes if you live in one of the 25 cities selected for the EV Project, a U.S. Department of Energy-funded charging infrastructure project managed by ECOtality. Thelast straw is local support -- from both politicians and the utilities. Mix all of those ingredients together, and you get an interesting cross-section of cities that Xatori, which launched its PlugShare app last year, has just released.

Here are the top 10 most EV-ready cities in the U.S., per PlugShare data for public charging locations per 100,000 residents based on 2010 Census data: Metro Area Incidence Portland .......................................................... 11.0 Dallas.............................................................. 10.6 Nashville ......................................................... 8.2 SF Bay Area ..................................................... 6.6 Seattle ............................................................. 6.5 Orlando .......................................................... 6.3 Austin .............................................................. 5.3 Tucson ............................................................ 5.3 Honolulu ........................................................ 5.1 Washington, D.C. Area ................................... 4.7

PlugShare has more than 100,000 users and maps more than 11,000 charging stations across North America, up from 500 stations when the app launched a year ago. “We knew it was going to grow,” said Forrest North, Xatori Founder and CEO, “but we didn’t envision it was going to grow that fast.”

The data gives a fairly comprehensive picture of some of the early trends for EV enthusiasts. “PlugShare’s success is largely thanks to the EV com-munity at large, and we’re committed to helping provide

new products and services that help engage with them,” North said in a statement. “With the information we gather on charging stations and driving behaviors, we hope to inform the EV industry to continue to develop solutions that support and further the shift to electric vehicles.”Many of the cities on the list, such as Portland and San Francisco, are hardly surprising, but there are a few locales that offer insights into how to build a successful EV charg-ing network. One of the only cities to make the list that was not a part of the EV Project is Orlando, which is a focus area for CarCharging, a charging service based in Florida. Dallas, which is part of the EV Project, is also one of the cities that NRG Energy has chosen for its eVgo charging network, which could also be expanded to California. Honolulu also makes the list. With the high price of gas, Hawaii seems like a natural fit for EVs, and Hono-lulu was a test bed for Better Place. However, it’s unclear whether Better Place’s technology will be a chosen solu-tion on the mainland. Currently, most states and the top 10 cities are choosing Level II charging stations, while Better Place’s core business is around battery swapping.

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Chiropractic CareHelp for Common Complaints

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“Most people visit a chiropractor because they are in pain and seeking relief, although some

initially visit for general health,” says Keith Overland, president of the American Chiro-practic Association and a practicing chiro-practic physician in Norwalk, Connecticut. “Every doctor of chiropractic should first perform a complete and thorough exam and develop a diagnosis to determine the best approach to the patient’s condition.” Rick Burns, a doctor of chiropractic and professor of chiropractic technique at Palmer College of Chiropractic, in Davenport, Iowa, notes that more than 100 techniques and endless permuta-tions of adjustments and thrusts can be used to help bring the body back into alignment and health. “Most chiroprac-tors integrate several methods, depend-ing on the needs of the patient,” he says. While chiropractors undergo four years of post-graduate training, like medical doctors, they specialize in, “…making certain the brain communicates 100 percent of the time through the spinal cord to the nerves,” explains

Burns. Miscommunication between the brain and the nerves caused by spinal misalignments, called sublux-ations, are at the heart of the science of chiropractic adjustment. Most chiropractic schools give students a basic toolbox of techniques before individual practitioners go on to obtain certification in advanced techniques; much like medical special-izations, says Overland. His specialties include treating sports injuries and he has many Olympic athletes as patients.

Most Common TechniquesDiversified: This catch-all term encom-passes the short thrust spinal adjust-ment approach used by an estimated 80 percent of all chiropractors, says Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, an Austin, Texas-based chiropractor and member of the board of governors of the American Chiro-practic Association. It is characterized by what is called the high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust (HVLA), resulting in the popping sound familiar to most people that have expe-

rienced chiropractic care. Although the adjustment is painless, some patients instinctively tense their muscles. “Adjustment is a sneak attack, ‘My reflexes being faster than yours,’” remarks Burns. “The average muscle contracts in about a quarter of a sec-ond. We do a lot of speed training so we can do the adjustment in one-tenth of a second.” Activator: The activator technique, used by about 20 percent of chiroprac-tors as part of an integrated practice, employs a small, spring-loaded, rubber-tipped device, slightly larger than a pen, which applies a small amount of force to a specific area. It makes a stapler-like sound and the recipient usually feels only slight pressure. “Not everybody can tolerate the more aggressive manipulation that is performed as a foundation in chiroprac-tic, especially elderly people or very young children,” says Overland. “The activator technique claims to be faster, more specific and less forceful than manual adjustment.” Applied kinesiology: Also known as muscle testing, applied kinesiology evaluates muscle strength at various spe-cific points to help determine if a specific type of adjustment or even a nutritional supplement might be helpful to an individual patient as a treatment. This in-dividualized treatment is popular among chiropractors and their patients. “It is a way to glean a tremendous amount of diagnostic information to specifically tell where the subluxations (imbalances) are,” says Vaughn, “and is used by about 20 percent of chiropractors.” Sacro-occipital technique (SOT): Another form of non-forceful adjust-ment, SOT usually involves having the patient lie face down on a table. Insert-ing a variety of wedges asymmetrically distributed under the pelvis creates a helpful torque. “Gravity causes the adjustment to happen very subtly in about 10 min-utes,” explains Vaughn. “It is effective for the elderly and people with osteo-porosis that can’t tolerate more vigor-ous adjustments.” Gonstead: Similar to the HVLA technique, a Gonstead approach pays particular attention to the lower spine and the effects of its misalignments on

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A Bedrock of PrinciplesThe statesman builds a platform on a foundation of firm, unchanging, funda-mental truths that he believes at his very core comprises his overarching phi-losophy. In the face of changing times, opposition and challenges, this founda-tion will remain intact. A statesman may change the details of his policies and his methods, but only inasmuch as expedi-ent tactics serve to further his bedrock principles in the long run.

A Moral CompassA statesman does not govern by pub-lic opinion polls, but instead makes decisions by following his own moral compass that is rooted in a sense of absolute right and absolute wrong. He is not a relativist. When he believes something is wrong, he plainly says it is so and does everything in his power to fight against it. When something is right, he is willing to overcome any op-

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position to preserve and spread it. The statesman is ambitious—he must be to obtain a position of power—but there are things he simply will and will not do to get to the top. He is a man of integrity; he speaks the truth. He leads by moral authority and repre-sents all that is best in his countrymen.

A VisionA statesman has a clear vision of what his country and his people can become. He knows where he wants to take them and what it will take to get there. Foresight is one of his most important qualities, because he must be able to recognize problems on the horizon and find solu-tions good for both the short term and long term. The statesman keeps in mind not only the here and now, but the world that future generations will inherit.

The Ability to Build a Consensus to Achieve that VisionA politician may have a bedrock of principles, a moral compass and vision, but if he lacks the ability to build a consensus around them, his efforts to change policies, laws and the course of history will largely be in vain. In enlisting others in government that serve with him to support his initia-tives, he knows that their willingness to

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2Whole Kids Craft & Story Time – 10-11am. Bring the kids for this fun hour of crafts, stories and healthy snacks. Ages 3-6, please. Free. Café, Whole Foods Market, 8190 Park Ln, Ste 351, Dallas. 214-342-4850. WholeFoodsMarket.com.Bike to the State Fair – 6pm. Eat corn dogs, play the games on the Midway and check out this year’s butter sculpture. Tuesdays at the Fair are discount days with Dr. Pepper can (supplied), and 1/2 off rides. Bring front and rear lights, helmet, lock, cash and id. $5. Meet at Main St Garden Park, Dallas. BikeFriendlyOC.org/Cyclesomatic-2012.Advanced Backpacking Class – 6:30-8:45pm. Cov-ers advanced backpacking tips and skills including winter camping, fly-drive planning and equipment, bear barrel packing and week-long trekking. $20, $15/Sierra Club members. Guadalupe Peak Rm, Dallas REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Farmers Branch. Bill Greer: 972-247-0446. DallasSierraClub.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 62nd Annual Barefoot Run – 7am sign-in. Shoes are optional in this run to benefit Bruckner Children and Family Services, which provides residential programs for at-risk children and families. Awards include a pedicure and medal for the overall barefoot male and female finishers. Andy Brown Park, Coppell. 214-758-8017. [email protected] Run: Cancer Support Community North Texas – 7am. Includes a 1K walk, a timed 5K run along the Katy Trail, a post-run party featuring great food, family fun activities and a high-energy performance by the incomparable Vocal Trash. $25. Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas. 214-219-8877. Can-cerSupportTexas.org.Fall Fitness Family Bike Ride – 8:30am-2pm. A new event for Cyclesomatic, a 1/4 to 5 mi ride for all ages. Free helmets to the 1st 100 participants. There will be a helmet safety class and free tune-ups and light repair provided by Richardson Bike Mart. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E Lawther Dr, Dallas. Cost, reg-istration: BikeFriendlyOC.org/Cyclesomatic-2012.Celebrate Autumn – 9am-7pm. Bring family and friends to welcome fall. Centers are filled with pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, hay bales and colorful autumn flowers. Explore a miniature farmer’s market, the picture takin’ place, a fun scarecrow village and more. Children can take part in pumpkin decorating with a free pie pumpkin and decorating materials, or plant something at the potting station. Any DFW Calloway’s Nursery. Calloway.com.Compost Happens – 9:30-10:30am. An introductory class that teaches the basics of composting. Whether you choose to create a contained hot compost pile outside or a small vermi-compost bin indoors, any method will reduce the waste we send to the landfill. Free. Central Market Community Room, Preston Roy-al and Lovers Lane locations. Register: 214-670-4475.DFW Solar Tour – 10am-4pm. Tour hosts open their homes and business to the public to show and tell their

solar energy systems and experience. Be courteous, don’t arrive early or late. No public restroom facili-ties available. The self-guided tour is free of charge. Property information and pictures provided by the host. Westbrook House, 440 Lakewood Dr, Fairview. DFWSolarHomeTour.org.Bicycling Basics – 2-3:30pm. Are you just getting into the sport of cycling and would like to learn the basics? Join experienced instructors for an informa-tive session to learn about the types of bikes and gear needed, along with an introduction to cycling safety and bike maintenance. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-490-5989. REI.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 Medicine Bag Workshop – 11am-2pm. The trading post will conduct a class on how to make medicine bags. Leather for a small or medium size bag and the tools necessary to make it will be provided. $15. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 CR 2621, Caddo Mills. RSVP: 214-288-9935. FourFeathersTradingPost.net.Intro to Myers Briggs Type Indicator – 1-5pm. Myers-Briggs is a self-report questionnaire designed to make people-types understandable. It will help you identify yourself, your motivations, your natural strengths and potential areas of growth. Knowing your M-B style is self-affirming and encourages cooperation with others. $65. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972-233-7106. UnityDallas.org.City Green Kids Camp – Sundays thru Oct 21. 2-4pm. The camp will explore self and community impact and ways to live green, ending with, “A dream for a better tomorrow.” The final Sunday concludes with a Frightfully Fresh Fest. Families are welcome to stay and enjoy the garden during the camp. $50/child, ages 4-9. Promise of Peace Garden, 7446 E Grand, Dallas. Register: PromiseOfPeace.us.

Harp Seals: Benefit Dinner and Film Screening – 6-9pm. A benefit dinner and screening of Nigel Barker’s A Sealed Fate, the documentary that follows Barker and volunteers as they travel to Newfoundland and monitor the killings of harp seal pups. $18. The Veggie Garden, 516 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 112, Rich-ardson. 972-256-8787. HarpSealsDFW.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8Opening to the Light Within – 6:30-9pm. Presenta-tion describes and reveals the blocks to the experience of the light within and how to remove them. The sym-bolic nature of experiences will be discussed so that mental-emotional equivalents that result in illness or accidents can be recognized and released. $20. Unity

of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972-233-7106. UnityDallas.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Come at 6:30pm for snacks and fellowship and to wander among various issue booths to pick up information and talk with Sierra Club members and leaders. Program on the impact of fracking. Free. Guadalupe Peak Rm, REI Dallas, 4515 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Dallas. 972-699-1687. [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10Yoga for Back Health – Wednesdays thru Nov 14. 6-7:10pm. Addresses back problems arising from stress, injuries, sciatica, osteoporosis, herniated and ruptured discs, disc degeneration disease and postural alignment conditions such as scoliosis. Become more comfortable with movements that control flexion and extension of the spine. $115. Move Studio, 17062 Preston Rd, Ste 108, Dallas. 972-732-0206. MoveStudio.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11Santa Fe 5K – 6:15pm. The Santa Fe Trail 5K, in its second year, is already the premier Santa Fe Trail running experience, celebrating one of the best pieces of the Dallas trail system. The sponsor village will be stocked with music, beer and food, including some of the best food trucks to hit Dallas’ foodie scene, so bring cash for food. $45. Lindsley Park, 722 Tenison Memorial Dr, Dallas.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12Art and Wine on Main Street – 6-9pm. Event will highlight works of 14 noted Texas painters whose paintings will be on sale. A portion of proceeds benefit Dallas Heritage Village. Features live entertainment and food and wine sold from food trucks and Calais Winery. Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S Harwood St, Dallas. 214-413-3674. DallasHeritageVillage.org.Run into Night – 6:30-7:30pm. The Brooks Nightlife product line is designed to be seen on a night run and increase visibility while running near traffic. Join the night owls for an evening of wear-testing, safety education and a chance to win prizes. Experts on site to give tips to improve visibility for fall and winter running. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-490-5989. REI.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13Bird Walk – 8-9:30am. Timbers Audubon Society conducts this guided bird walk thru the Heard Sanctu-ary. The walk, which lasts 1.5 hours, begins promptly. Free with regular admission. Heard Museum, 1 Na-ture Place, McKinney. HeardMuseum.org.White Rock Lake Cleanup – 8:15am. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake


Park. Area is a prairie restoration area, so there are always birds and wildflowers. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Brunch after. Meet at Love of the Lake of-fice, NE corner Garland Rd and Buckner Blvd, Dallas. Look for people drinking free juice and coffee. Carol Nash: 214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.Farmers’ Market Fall Festival – 10am-3pm. Joe King and the band perform on Cesar E Chavez Plaza. Radio Disney will be in action. First 100 kids to arrive will get a Justin Bieber Send Me BackStage tee-shirt and a chance to win sold out tickets. Dallas Farmers’ Market, Cesar E. Chavez Plaza, 1010 S Pearl Expressway, Dallas. 214-939-2242. Dallas-FarmersMarket.org.

New Season, New Blooms – 10:15am. Let garden experts help you design the perfect winter garden. Discover which plants thrive in our unpredictable Texas weather. Use colorful Matrix Pansies, ornamen-tal Cabbage, Kale and bright Cyclamen in your Texas landscape to keep colorful blooms around all year long. Any DFW Callaway’s Nursery. Calloway.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14Greater Dallas Bicyclists Annual Fall Fiesta – 9am, 11:45am, lunch. The Fall Fiesta takes the place of the Sunday Roll. The ride will be at the usual Sunday pace. Burgers and sides for lunch. $10, $5/members. Flag Pole Hill Pavilion, N of White Rock

Lake. RSVP by Oct 10: [email protected] and Concentration – 5:30-6:30pm. A potent meditation and concentration session; bring a blanket or meditation cushion. Session directly follows the 4pm yoga class (so the room will be warm), and it is suggested that you attend that class to prepare physically and mentally for the powerful mental session. YogaSport, 4140 Lemmon Ave, Ste 280, Dallas. 214-520-YOGA. YogaSportDallas.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15Imagine Something Better – 7-8:30pm. It is rela-tively simple to change conditions and circumstances in our lives once we accept the creative power of our thoughts. The beauty of a proper visualization tech-nique is that it enables us to see beyond the present ex-perience; it gives us the power to determine the course of our lives. $15/love offering. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972-233-7106. UnityDallas.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16Evolutionary Enlightenment – Tuesdays thru Nov 13. 7-9pm. Five-week study based on Andrew Co-hen’s book reveals a new kind of path, practice and philosophy; timeless freedom of spiritual awaken-ing, the vastness of the evolving universe and the enormous responsibility that each of us holds for the future of culture, consciousness and cosmos. $10 love offering per class. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972-233-7106. UnityDallas.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20Wilderness First Aid Class – Oct 20 & 21. 9am-6pm. REI and Wilderness Medicine Institute offer a comprehensive course in wilderness medicine skills,

from patient assessment through trauma and medical and environmental emergencies. Min age 16. Course may be used to recertify WFR, WFA and Wilderness EMT. $220, $200/members. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-490-5989. REI.com.Replant Your Containers: Give Your Indoor Plants Room to Grow – 9am-7pm. Houseplants improve indoor air quality. Rejuvenate plants by giving the roots room to spread. Bring your plants and pots to Calloway’s for the Repotting Festival and skip the mess and guess work of doing it yourself. All the potting soil, fertilizers and top dressing needed to complete your project are complimentary. Any DFW Calloway’s Nursery. Calloway.com.Creek Cleanup Plano – 9:30am-11:30am. Organize friends, family, neighbors and coworkers to partici-pate. Select a creek in Plano you’d like to clean or one will be assigned. Coffee, pastries and inspiration at 9:30am. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Preregistration required: LiveG-reenPlano.com.Fall Grasses for Texas Gardens – 10:15am. When summer color disappears, count on ornamental grass-es to be growing strong, shooting colorful plumes into the air to wave in the crisp autumn breezes. Discover how to create bold color, texture and interest using ornamental grasses. Any DFW Calloway’s Nursery. Calloway.com.Restorative Yoga Workshop – 2:30-4:30pm. When supported properly with blankets, blocks and props, the mind and body are able to reset and renew, reduc-ing tension and increasing energy. Restorative Yoga poses are held a bit longer, allowing deep rest while passively stretching in a gentle way. Experience the calm. $35/advance, $45/at door. Move Studio, 17062 Preston Rd, Ste 108, Dallas. 972-732-0206. MoveStudio.com.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 22BikeDFW Fall Meet Up – 7-8:30pm. Come network with other cyclists and learn what’s going on in local communities to encourage cycling. Learn how the 2 bike-friendliest cities in the DFW metroplex got to be that way. Refreshments will be served. The Meet Up is open to the public. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dal-las. Preregistration required: 972-490-5989. REI.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23Going Gluten Free – 7-8:30pm. Get in-depth an-swers to your most important questions about gluten, celiac and gluten intolerance. What is the difference between Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance? What ingredients do I need to look for to be safe? How do we become sensitive to gluten? Free. Living Well Health & Wellness Center, 14330 Midway, Dallas. 972-930-0260. LivingWellDallas.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27Dallas Undy 5000 – 7am sign-in. Get a team up and decide if you’re going boxers or briefs. Your partici-pation in the Undy 5000 will help the Colon Cancer Alliance and Dallas area partners fight colorectal cancer in critical ways. Youth, adult and fun run divisions. Winfrey Point, White Rock Lake, Dallas. 877-422-2030. CCAlliance.org.Creepy Crawl-o-ween – 10am-2pm. Children are invited to “table treat” as the insect world’s creepier critters take their masks off and reveal their not-so-scary side with educational presentations, activities, arts and crafts, and more. Included with admission. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.REI Used Gear Sale – 10am-2pm. Show up early for the best selection. All merchandise is sold as is. All sales are final. You must be a member of the REI Co-op to shop this sale, but if you are not a member, you can join the day of the sale. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-490-5989. REI.com.Planting Bulbs for a Colorful, Texas Spring – 10:15am. Beautiful flowers popping out of the ground in spring are no accident. To get those cheerful drifts of early spring color, you need to start planning now. This informational clinic will help you to be success-ful with Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinths and other spring bulbs. Any DFW Calloway’s Nursery. Calloway.com.

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Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale, and the innovative pioneers who continue to make energy a leading industry in the region. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.Live Animals of the World: A Conservation Exhibit – Museum houses 12 types of non-native animals, encouraging visitors to take a proactive role in conserving wild spaces. $9/adults, $6/children 3-12 & seniors, free/members & children ages 2 & under. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.The IMAX Experience: Ft Worth – Showtimes online. Features include Titanica, To the Arctic, Coral Reef Adventure and Born to be Wild. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.The Magic School Bus – Children ride with Ms. Frizzle and friends for a whirling journey into weather adventures. Send hot air balloons soaring, make a snowflake, or mix up wild weather. Museum of Nature & Science, 3535 Grand Ave, Dallas. Tickets: 214-428-5555. NatureAndScience.org.Cedars Food Park at Dallas Heritage Village – Wed-Fri, 11am-2pm for lunch; Thurs 5-10pm for dinner, entertainment and beer and wine from local establishments. A collaboration between 18 of Dal-las’ best gourmet food trucks and the Dallas Heritage Village, this is Dallas’ only food truck venue in a park setting. Food prices from $2-$9; a portion of the proceeds go to Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S Harwood, Dallas. CedarsFoodPark.com. Happy Hour at Bar Alto – 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Sit back at the bar or in the cafe and relax while you eat a bite or take it with you while you make your shopping se-lections. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/HighlandPark.Top Ten Wine Selections – 5-7pm, weekdays; 12-6pm, weekends. Wine tastings and, as always, you can pick up your favorite cheese pairings from a amazing selection of delicious cheeses from around the world. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/HighlandPark.

sundaySunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:45am. Spend a Sunday morning with like-mind-ed people for meditation, chanting, an inspirational

talk, readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita, and the uplifting Festival of Light. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org. Dynamic Meditation – 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness; finish with dance of celebration and “be” different. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.Krafty Kids – 12pm. Seasonal crafts each week. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. [email protected]. Family Events – 1-3:30pm. Discover a new art-making activity each month. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. Dal-lasMuseumOfArt.org.Live Well with Living Well – 2:30-4pm. 3rd Sun. Innovative and informative talks, panels and interac-tive mini-workshops with the professionals of Living Well Dallas. Preregistration required; space limited. $5. Move Studio, 17062 Preston Rd, Dallas. 972-930-0260. For class schedule: LivingWellDallas.com.Kundalini Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. Cos-micCafeDallas.com.

Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing and friends. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedi-tationCenter.com.

mondayDance Exercise Class – 9:15-10:15am. Mon-Thurs. Easy-to-follow routines featuring Jacki Sorensen’s creative choreography and a variety of music and artists. Start anytime. 3-wk sample: $25. Flexible attendance and payment plans available. Cimmaron Park Rec Center in Valley Ranch, 201 Red River Tl, Irving. 972-281-3075. Jackis.com.Special Discounts on Select Items – 5:30-10pm. Zen Sushi, 380 W 7th St, Dallas. 214-946-9699. ZenSushiDallas.com.Hot Yoga Community Class – 5:45-6:45pm. A combination of energetic vinyasa flow, power yoga and balance poses. Students focus on twists, holding asanas and strengthening the core muscles. Hands on adjustments, enhancements and assists from the

instructors. Modifications for all body types and ages. $12 suggested donation. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net. Meditation Class – 6:45-7:45pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Clear the mind to gain clarity of personal goals and improve health. $5. Institute for Total Wellness, 1700 Commerce St, Ste 1400, Dallas. RSVP: 214-717-6300. [email protected]. TotalWell-nessMBS.com.Laughing Yoga – 7-8pm. Healthy and playful experi-ence that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. LaughYoga.org.Cosmic Dance – 7:30-9pm. Dance and disappear into deep stillness. Take your energy to a new height, be a child, reactivate your senses. Donation $5. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.Sufi/Zen Poetry – 8pm. Readings from the esoteric masters at the Community Table. All dimensions welcome. Free. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

tuesdayZumba – 9-9:30am. Latin dance inspired exercise in a fun 30-min class. $5. Curves, 11909 Preston Rd, Ste 1486, Dallas. 213-866-0399. Zen Lemon – 6-7pm. Yoga class for all levels. Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon-Galleria, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, 3080, Dallas. 972-385-2316. [email protected]. Lululemon.com/Dallas/DallasGalleria.DFW Greenweavers – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Networking for professionals and companies who are green-minded, eco-friendly or wishing to become more so. $1. Blue Mesa, 7700 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214-378-8686. PUBlic Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adult gather-ing celebrating brains and brew, featuring science, history, and guests from diverse fields, presented at a local bar or restaurant. Location: 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org/Public-Knowledge.COH Donation Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817-453-2328. CommunityOfHope.com.Guided Meditation Class: Beginner Friendly – 7-9pm. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing. For begin-ners and more advanced practitioners who want to supplement their silent practice with guided medita-tions. Each month has a theme. $10-25 donation. Limited to 12. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedi-tationCenter.com.Group Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with like-minded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy. Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. [email protected]. AnandaDal-las.org.Country and Western Dance Lessons – 7:30-9pm. 3-week 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series. Sand-unga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton. Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

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wednesdayDallas Greendrinks – 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. [email protected]. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas.Eat Organic on a Budget – 10:30am. Value tour of Whole Foods store teaching the tricks to getting the most for one’s dollars. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. Whole-FoodsMarket.com/Stores/HighlandPark.Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:15am. Moves the whole body through a complete series of seated and standing poses. Coppell Senior & Community Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. [email protected] and Learn – 10:30-11:30am. Features musi-cians, storytellers and puppets performing for new-borns to 6 yr olds. Reading activity is followed by a guest performer. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. [email protected].

thursdayAudubon Center Third Thursday – 9am-9pm. Free admission 3rd Thurs each month. Guided hikes throughout the day; riverbend picnic site overlooking the river. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas. 214-398-8722. TrinityRiverAudubon.org.Baby Bounce Basics – 12:30-1pm. Activities for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months old with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Exp, Ste, Dallas. 214-671-1381. [email protected]. CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with over 125 highly trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872. TexasCPR.com. Health Orientation Class – 6:15pm. Class on the benefits of proper spinal alignment for good health and preventing sickness. Free. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000. [email protected]. Aspire-Health.com.Dallas Organic Garden Club – 6:30pm. 4th Thurs. Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. AnandaDallas.org.Chill Yoga 101 – 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow, come and chill. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. To breathe, feel and let go for a moment, is the beauty of Yoga. Beginners, post-natal, all levels welcome. $12 suggested donation. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net. Vegetarian Cooking Class – 7-9pm. Gourmet Indian vegetarian cooking with master chef Manjuali Devi. $25. Kalachandji’s Community Hall, 5430 Gurlay Ave, Dallas. 214-662-6889. [email protected]. Kalachandjis.com.Chanting HU – 7:30pm. 2nd Thurs. Try chanting HU and find out how 20 min can change your life. HU means happiness, balance, harmony, peace and the loss of fear. It has been used by many different spiritual groups including Ecankar as a sacred name

for God. Lotus Yoga, 6337 Prospect Ave, Dallas. 214-425-5343. LotusYogaDallas.com.

fridayMoMe Yoga – 10:30am. Mother-child yoga and nursery rhymes, specifically for moms of infants and toddlers. Bring a mat. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. [email protected] Orientation Class – 12:30pm. See Thurs listing. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000. [email protected]. Aspire-Health.com.Urban Yoga Charity Class – 4:30-6pm. Karma flow class with all proceeds going to a local cause and/or charity. Urban Yoga, 1706 8th Ave, Ft Worth. 817-908-FLOW. UrbanYogaFW.com.‘Til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri. All ages. Outdoor evening series featuring local bands and movies, alfresco dining, gallery tours and more. $10/adults, $7/seniors, $5/students, free/12 & under, members. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org/TilMidnight.Friday Night Bike Ride – 7-9pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake with 5 stops to keep the group together. All skill levels welcome. Helmets required and lights/water recommended. Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Park-ing Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. DORBA.org.

saturdayCoppell Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. One of the best community markets in the DFW area, is a one-stop shopping trip for fresh, seasonal produce, pastured meats, eggs, breads and locally made foods.

Find bedding plants for spring/summer color, herbs or vegetables. 793 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. Cop-pellFarmersMarket.org.Kayak Power River Trip – 9am. 3rd Sat. Eco-river tour safety talk then 6-mi kayak trip down the Elm Fork. Beginners welcome. $50/adult, $25/under 18. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 214-669-1663. [email protected]. KayakPower.com.Shoreline Spruceup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Help keep White Rock Lake clean. Enjoy the company, visit with friends, paddle some kayaks, receive thanks form other lake users and collect lots of trash. Meet in the parking lot of Jackson Point on the west side of the park. Jackson Point, 4200 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. 214-669-1663. KayakPower.com.Om in the Park – 9-10am. Yoga classes for all levels. Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon Athletica – Northpark, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas. 214-234-0305.Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.Four Seasons Market – Thru Dec 29. 10am-3pm. The market replicates a European-style market where you can not only meet local farmers, artisanal food producers and craftsmen, but also sample and purchase their products in a colorful, family-friendly venue. NTX Center, 677 W Campbell Rd, Richard-son. FourSeasonsMarkets.com. Family Events – 1-3:30pm. Discover a new art-making activity each month. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. Dal-lasMuseumOfArt.org.Family Bird Watching – 2-4pm. 1st Sat. Beginners and families with children ages 5-13. Learn basic skills in outdoor fun like camping, birding, nature journaling and more. $20/adult, $10/child. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas. 214-398-8722. TrinityRiverAudubon.org.Animals on the Air – 3-4pm. Live radio show ex-plores the world of wild animals and domestic pets. Q&A on taking care of pets. Listener contests to win prizes. Hosted by Sean Greene, deputy director of the Dallas Zoo and Dr Nancy Turner, veterinarian from the Bent Tree Animal Hospital. Station KSKY 660 AM.

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Keith Clark is a licensed massagetherapist in private practice utilizing many massage modalities during sessions to promote the importance of body maintenance. Whether you need a massage to relax and reduce stress, to recharge your fatigued

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