Warning: Chiropractic care may cause wellness!

Virtually every intervention has potential side effects. You may have watched commericals for the latest drug, with the side effects numerated over soft focus images of happy people enjoying their new symptom-free lives.

Ridiculous. More and more of us are wising up to the dangers of "better life through chemistry." Actually, instead of side effects - which almost sound like a bonus - a more correct term would be "unwanted effects" or "unexpected effects." Almost every drug has a rather long list of unwated effects. Some side effects are even worse than the symptom for which the drug was designed to treat.

Chiropractic care has side effects too. Thankfully, they are largely positive effects. Here are some of the more common ones heard from participants:

• Better balance. Improved coordination with fewer falls.

• Improved sleep. Easier falling asleep and staying asleep.

• More energy. Greater vitality, strength and endurance.

• Sense of ease. Reduced stress and increased feelings of calmness.

• Overall health. Fewer colds and greater well-being.