CORE BLOG

The Paleo diet goes by many names. Common alternative names are the paleolithic diet, caveman diet, hunter-gatherer diet, and the stone age diet. This diet focuses on eating only foods that were available to us thousands of years ago before farming. The theory is that these foods are the best ...

Injury to the sacroiliac (SI) joint can happen for many reasons from physical trauma and to carrying excess weight. When the SI joint is injured and does not heal properly it can lead to pain in the lower back and buttocks. Thus, this pain will worsen and interfere with everyday ...

Ecology Action has done it again! In the early morning hours of May 9th, various businesses set up for a spectacular community event. Ecology Action hosted its  Spring Bike to Work Day. This day celebrates and promotes the use of alternative modes of transportation. Santa Cruz CORE  participated once again. We were ...

Many people with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) may feel scared to exercise. After all, they can find themselves short of breath even with everyday activities. But science is on the side of exercise as it benefits mood, breathing capacity, and circulation. What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or ...

For the past four years, the Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz have held a cross country bike race. The location of the event is at an outdoor venue at Wilder State Ranch. Although the weather can be breezy at times, it did not keep the bikers from enjoying the race and the expo that ...

Do you know what to stay away from during pregnancy? A lot of substances can have bad effects on pregnancy and the developing child. Therefore, knowing what to watch out for can help keep your baby safe and give him/her the best foundation possible. Teratogens Teratogens are agents that can ...

We help heal a lot of knee problems at Santa Cruz CORE. Some portion of the reason is on the grounds that knee issues are so common. In addition, other treatments that patients commonly receive don't provide long term relief. Knee instability occurs when left untreated, or treatments fail to ...

Scientists are constantly looking to explain the overweight and obesity problem in the United States and leptin could be the answer. This hormone was first discovered in 1994 and was found to have a connection to the incidence of obesity in mice and more importantly, humans(1). While leptin left the ...

This past weekend the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) hosted a Muay Thai tournament. It was located at Live Oak Elementary in Santa Cruz. The IKF Muay Thai organization strives "to make competitive Kickboxing and Muay Thai fighting a safe and fair sport" all over the world. What does the IKF ...

Acupuncture is an ancient remedy that has become incredibly popular today. Yet this common practice has become shrouded in myths and rumors. We'll discuss some of the most often repeated myths about acupuncture.  Acupuncture Hurts This myth likely got started because many people are afraid of needles. The reality, though, ...

Santa Cruz Earth Day 2019 was the go-to place for over 5,000 people this past Saturday. The event took place at San Lorenzo Park. It was hosted by the non-profit organization Ecology Action, the City of Santa Cruz, and Santa Cruz County. Not only does it bring attention to what needs ...

Vegan diets, although restrictive, are very popular. Most of us know someone who practices veganism- a diet that excludes all animal products like eggs, cheese, and (in some cases) even honey. There are many reasons why people may choose to be vegan ranging from personal and environmental health to animal ...