The Organic Light This issue is dedicated to the mothers of the world who carry the biological intelligence of our species forward and who do so much more. To those who carry forward the seeds of Wisdom and enliven our hearts with the recognition of the divine source of life. This issue is about the...
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Provided by Mackenzie McNamara, DC, published in the ICPA Newsletter It’s the end of May! Life is in full bloom, with new plants and warmer weather. Remember, your body experiences LIFE through your nervous system. The nervous system controls and coordinates EVERYTHING in your body. Every cell communicates withyour brain, signaling what it needs and...
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Provided By ICPA Daring to Fly As you grow, your amazing body and mind undergo many changes—some exciting, some a little scary. But just like in nature, every stage has its purpose. We can trust life! Staying healthy means learning to take care of our bodies, trying new things, and having the courage to grow...
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Provided by ICPA. Your Baby’s Movements are Building Their Brain—Literally From the moment your baby enters the world, its tiny movements—those automatic kicks, stretches, and grips—aren’t just adorable; they serve a larger purpose. They are critical neurological building blocks that lay the foundation for lifelong development. But did you know it starts even earlier than...
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Beyond the Lullaby The Benefits of Song Provided by the ICPA Singing with your children is a tool that can increase ease and joy. Song can offer a combination of connection and redirection, which can soothe a difficult moment. It is a form of creative expression, and, like other art forms, it offers ample room...
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Postures for Optimal Growth, Health, and Beauty How the Tongue Supports Our Facial and Spinal Development Question: What do a ballerina, an 8-month-old baby, and a yoga or tai chi practitioner have in common? (Sounds like the beginning of a silly joke.) Answer: They all have an intrinsic awareness of what it feels like for...
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The Digestive System April is here and spring is in full bloom! Gardens are growing, farmers' markets are opening, and there will be more colorful, fresh fruits and vegetables to enjoy. Have you ever heard the phrase, "you are what you eat?" Everything in your AMAZING body depends on the food you eat to grow,...
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The Cranial Floor and the Infant Occiput The human body is an amazing and absolutely beautiful piece of ingenuity! As a chiropractor who focuses on breastfeeding support and a regular instructor in that specialty, I zero in on the infant’s skull (cranium) for answers to many questions. I LOVE anatomy and how it allows me...
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Spring Renewal Provided by the ICPA Seasonal attunement is a simple but profoundly effective way to connect with and deeply nourish our own vitality. With modern conveniences, such as bright lighting any time of day and our favorite foods imported from anywhere during any time of year, we have inadvertently sacrificed living in alignment with...
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