Recently, I attended the AANP (American Association of Naturopathic Physicians) Convention, which was here in Phoenix at the Biltmore Resort.

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For most, the first words that pop into their heads when they hear "chiropractic care" are pain and trauma. The belief that the presence of back or neck pain is the only reason to ever visit a chiropractor is actually a myth.

According to Chinese medicine, each season of the year is associated to a different organ. In the fall it is the lungs and in the spring it is the liver. That would make sense since many people enjoy doing cleanses during that time of the year. The organ associated with the summer is the heart. The heart is very sensitive to summer. More heart attacks will happen during the summer. A person with heart issues will generally be sensitive to heat.

Many children today are being diagnosis with attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Asperger's and autism. We sometimes focus on the behavior, but never really understand what causes the behavior.

Why do some people change and others resist? Why do some people embrace the tools in order to make the changes they need to make while other people stay stuck?

A common belief among new mothers is that breastfeeding acts as a natural contraceptive. While it is true that breastfeeding delays ovulation, other factors must be taken into consideration to determine if a woman can trust breastfeeding as a method to prevent pregnancy.

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It is easier than ever to help someone with a life-threatening illness such as lymphoma or leukemia.

Spinal decompression: Non-surgical treatment for herniated and bulging discs

Reminds us of dangers associated with delivering a baby electively before 39 weeks of gestation