Natural Awakenings Dallas - February 2014 Read the February 2014 edition of Natural Awakenings Dallas. Cox Farms Market Opens Second Location in North Oak Cliff Duncanville-based Cox Farms Market, the anchor tenant at the new Sylvan|Thirty mixed use development located in Kessler Park at the northeast corner of I-30 and Sylvan Street, in North Oak Cliff, will open an 11,000-square-foot market space some time in February. Read More » Lose Fat Without Harming Your Heart The big challenge with losing weight is reducing overall body fat without stimulants or ingredients that artificially raise heart rate and keeping the fat off by changing long-practiced habits. Read More » Chronic Inflammation and Heart Disease Inflammation is meant to be a lifesaver. These types of short-lived immune responses keep us healthy. If the inflammation process doesn't halt when the threat is stabilized, it becomes a chronic, rather than a temporary, condition. Read More » Ford Makes The Greenest Machine on the Road The all-new Ford F-150 Lariat full-size pickup truck has been dubbed Ford’s “green” truck. Read More » Gregg Braden Headlines East Texas ARE Resiliency Retreat New York Times bestselling author Gregg Braden will share how to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world at the Association for Research and Enlightenment Southwest Region Spring Retreat in Palestine, Texas. Read More » Adapting an Ancient Art to Modern Medicine Dr. Daniel Finley, LAC, practices acupuncture and Oriental medicine at the Living Well Health and Wellness Center, in Dallas. Read More » Incandescent Bulbs Are History As of January 1, no more traditional 60- or 40-watt incandescent bulbs have been allowed to be manufactured in or shipped to the United States. Read More » Vote Now for Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards The 2014 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards are presented by the Memnosyne Institute to recognize people and groups in the DFW area for their exceptional leadership in the enhancement and protection of the environment. Voting is open through February 14. Read More » Ice Storms Can Cause Permanent Damage What’s fallen to the ground after an ice event is only part of the overall danger when working around damaged and ice-covered trees. Read More » Cowtown Marathon Provides Running Shoes for Kids The 36th Cowtown Marathon, to be held at Will Rogers Memorial Center, in Fort Worth, includes two 5Ks, a 10K, the half marathon, marathon and ultra marathon. Read More » Do a Jig at the North Texas Irish Festival The 31st annual North Texas Irish Festival, presented by the nonprofit Southwest Celtic Music Association, which provides music and dance scholarships, is being held at Fair Park, in Dallas. Read More » Valentine Pet Food Drive Helps Needy Families The Don’t Forget to Feed Me (DF2FM) Pet Food Bank will kick off its sixth annual Who Do You Love Valentine Pet Food Drive with a cheese tasting at Magnolia Cheese Company, in Fort Worth. Read More » Water Conservation Workshop at Eastfield College A workshop, Water-Efficient Property Management, will take place at Eastfield College to help property managers learn how to conserve water. Read More » How Many Birds Are There in the Sky? Discover the mystery and majesty of birding by participating in River Legacy’s Great Backyard Bird Count Festival. Read More » February 2014 Publisher Letter As I reflect upon this month’s focus on heart health, I am reminded of how the heart is not only a determining hub of physical health, but also of our emotional, spiritual and mental health. Read More » In-Print