The human diet once contained plenty of potassium, but as our diets began including more processed foods and fewer fresh fruits and vegetables, potassium intake levels plummeted.  Scientists now suspect this may be behind the recent rise in chronic diseases like heart disease and osteoporosis. Potassium is an element (and[…]

During these challenging economic times, many people are reconsidering what they need to be happy, and are concluding that material possessions aren’t as important to their well-being as they had previously believed.  And, scientific research upholds that, once basic needs are met, money has little influence on contentment. On the[…]

In today’s pill-popping culture, drugs are often considered the first line of defense against headache pain.  The problem?  These drugs have a proven history of ineffectiveness.  In addition, they are loaded with potentially perilous side effects. All-natural alternatives, however — such as the type of chiropractic care provided by Dr.[…]

Tsunamis.  Earthquakes.  Hurricanes.  Fires.  Terrorist attacks.  Wars.  And now Ebola.  It’s virtually impossible to pick up a newspaper or turn on the television without some disaster, disease or pestilence gripping you with fear. Many of the news reports we read, watch and hear are legitimate and worthy of concern.  Some,[…]

Frantic shopping, last-minute gift wrapping, planning multiple parties … The holiday season can be fun, but it can also be marked by over-commitments and stress. Doctors of chiropractic emphasize the connection between emotional stress and physical health.  To help reduce anxiety and stay well this holiday season, Dr. Smith has[…]