Unchecked pain may lengthen recovery time from illness or injury, wear down emotional well-being and erode quality of life.  Many people turn to medication to treat pain, but reports of dangerous side effects continue to pile up for over-the-counter and prescription drugs alike (Arch Intern Med 2005;165:1363-9). But that doesn’t[…]

The benefits of sleep are well-proven, but many of us still lack nighttime shuteye.  Regular naps are common for kids, but rare for adults.  Can napping make a real difference in your level of wellness? Sleep deprivation is blamed for many ills:  drowsiness, irritability, inability to pay attention and even[…]

Popcorn is a party for the taste buds.  And, in its pure form, it’s healthful.  Free of salt, trans-fatty acids and preservatives, in its natural state, popcorn provides a delicious source of fiber.  This whole-grain product is also lower in calories than most other snack foods. However, popcorn is rarely[…]

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine.  This condition affects about three to five of every 1000 people, and is most frequently seen in adolescent girls.  Fortunately, most cases of scoliosis are minor and only require careful monitoring by a doctor of chiropractic, like Dr. Smith. For more severe[…]