Dr. Stuart Hetrick never planned to open New Image Med Spa in Ahwatukee Foothills.

The transition to menopause can be an unpredictable and uncomfortable time in a woman’s life.

The questions that doctors don’t have time to address in a quick visit are being answered one at a time with Dr. Courtney Cronin at Pecos Community Center in Ahwatukee Foothills.

Four-year institutions

OK, you caught me, I was inspired to write this article on one of my less-than-stellar nights of sleep, and rose at the wee hour of 7 a.m. (give me a break, it was a Saturday), to make some notes. But I am not alone, research shows that 70 to 100 million American adults are struggling with some form of sleep disturbance. The highest ranges are for college students and adults 40 to 59 years old.

Andrew Burkhart doesn’t know he has cerebral palsy. As far as he’s concerned, he is living the life of a regular, 5-year-old kid who just happens to go to the doctor frequently.

Being pregnant and having a cold or the flu is miserable.

Being pregnant and having a cold or the flu is miserable.

When it comes to losing weight local business owners Terri Bowersock and Linda Stanfield say they've tried everything - except maybe putting their journey on TV and inviting the community to join them.

After years of practicing chiropractic care, Dr. Eric Neufang decided there must be a better way to provide care for patients.

After years of practicing chiropractic care, Dr. Eric Neufang decided there must be a better way to provide care for patients.

Laura Stevens and David Chan have announced their engagement to be married. They will exchange vows Feb. 19, 2012 at the Farm Kitchen, Poulsbo, WA.

Laura Stevens and David Chan have announced their engagement to be married. They will exchange vows Feb. 19, 2012 at the Farm Kitchen, Poulsbo, WA.

As the health care crisis mounts in the United States, the average American is not only getting older, but likely sicker as well. Many Americans feel they are not receiving adequate treatment from their primary care physicians and are now seeking out alternative or integrative practitioners, like naturopathic physicians. These same folks are not only searching for these "outside the box" thinkers more, but they are paying more out-of-pocket expense to figure out the root cause of their health concerns.

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

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

The state's top health official wants an investigation of eight Arizona doctors who together have written nearly half the nearly 10,000 recommendations for medical marijuana since the program started.

Since his practice opened in November, Dr. Matthew Cavaiola has been looking to expand and bring additional naturopathic services to the people of Ahwatukee Foothills.

Since his practice opened in November, Dr. Matthew Cavaiola has been looking to expand and bring additional naturopathic services to the people of Ahwatukee Foothills.

Phoenix Holistic Health Center in Ahwatukee Foothills is out to inform the community that medical marijuana, or cannabis, is not something to fear.

Dr. Becky Whelchel, naturopathic physician, will teach a wellness class during the Ahwatukee Holistic Farmer's Market inside the Phoenix Holistic Center at 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 11. During this class attendees will learn about, holistic approach to a healthy blood pressure.