Did you know that the human foot consists of 26 bones, 33 joints and hundreds of muscles, nerves and ligaments?  Yet its marvelous, complex structure is often taken for granted.  Most feet endure hours of punishment every day.  Snug shoes, repeated pounding and cramped positions are all in a day’s[…]

Nutrition is a cornerstone of the chiropractic lifestyle.  That’s why Dr. Smith educates patients about wellness-focused eating — and helps them distinguish nutrition facts from nutrition trends. Lately, yogurt advertisements have been extolling a variety of virtues for this staple dairy food, and patients have become more curious about its[…]

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, leaving them susceptible to fracture.  In the US, about 8 million women and 2 million men have osteoporosis.  Millions more have low bone mass (osteopenia), a pre-cursor to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a major health threat because many osteoporosis suffers endure bone fractures, which[…]

Maintaining a regular exercise schedule is daunting for many people.  However, did you know that you may be able to significantly boost your fitness level through less formal activity?  For instance, research shows that simply increasing the number of steps you take each day can dramatically improve health — especially[…]