Natural Awakenings Dallas Metroplex Magazine

10/21/2026

Apples are more than just a fall favorite—they are a powerhouse of health benefits.😄🏋🍎🍏

Apples deliver fiber, antioxidants and versatile flavor, with colorful and tart varieties offering distinct benefits for gut, heart and metabolic health.

10/20/2026

The Texan by Nature's Annual Conservation Summit is on October 27.Centered on the theme Future of Conservation, the summit will feature panel discussions focused on successful conservation strategies, emerging challenges, lessons learned and opportunities for collaboration among businesses and environmental organizations.]

Texan by Nature will bring conservation, business and community leaders together for its annual Conservation Summit from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., October 27, at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Pet Care
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, or TCVM, is gaining attention among pet owners seeking additional ways to support their animals’ health, mobility and quality of life. Rather than replacing conventional veterinary medicine, TCVM can be used as part of an integrative approach that brings Eastern and Western methods together.

Integrating Traditional Chinese and Conventional Veterinary Medicine

10/16/2026

HAVE A GREEN HALLOWEEN👻🍬🎃
Halloween can generate a surprising amount of waste, from candy wrappers and disposable decorations to single-use costumes and plastic treat buckets. Fortunately, a few thoughtful choices can greatly reduce environmental impacts while preserving the fun and tradition. These small changes can collectively foster healthier communities.
https://www.nadallas.com/2026/09/30/584053/green-halloween

10/15/2026

Healing is rarely as simple as addressing a single symptom.

For Nena Watkins, LAc, of Oak Cliff Acupuncture Clinic, Five Element Chinese Medicine offers a way to look beyond an isolated complaint and consider the person as a whole.

“Tongue and pulse diagnoses are my first steps in understanding what’s going on with a client’s body as a whole,” Watkins says. “When you address the person as a whole rather than just chasing the symptom, you can begin to understand why that symptom is there in the first place.”

How Chinese Medicine Connects Body, Mind and the Rhythms of Nature

10/14/2026

As we age, poor posture can lead to pain, soreness and stiffness throughout the body. Simple changes can make a big difference!!!

Poor posture can contribute to pain and stiffness, while daily stretches, core strengthening and better screen habits may improve alignment and mobility.

10/13/2026

The 22nd annual Plano International Festival returns to Haggard Park in Downtown Plano the Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October, celebrating the food, arts and traditions of more than 100 cultures. Admission and parking are free.

The 22nd annual Plano International Festival returns to Haggard Park in Downtown Plano from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 17.

10/12/2026

Finding Balance Through the Five Elements
Healing is rarely as simple as addressing a single symptom. For Nena Watkins, LAc, of Oak Cliff Acupuncture Clinic, Five Element Chinese Medicine offers a way to look beyond an isolated complaint and consider the person as a whole.

“Tongue and pulse diagnoses are my first steps in understanding what’s going on with a client’s body as a whole,” Watkins says. “When you address the person as a whole rather than just chasing the symptom, you can begin to understand why that symptom is there in the first place.”

How Chinese Medicine Connects Body, Mind and the Rhythms of Nature

10/12/2026

The Dallas North Texas Race for the Cure follows October 17 at The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Rd., in Richardson. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m., with the opening ceremony at 8:30 a.m., runners starting at 9 a.m. and walkers at 9:15 a.m. Participants may choose a certified 5K or one-mile route.