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Fibromyalgia, also known as fibrositis, is a nervous condition that is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain in the body. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fibromyalgia affects over 40 million -about 2% of adults in the U.S.(1). Unlike most other pain disorders, fibromyalgia is not linked ...

Health and environmental-friendly communities in the United States are urging Americans to eat more plant-based foods. Themes like meatless Mondays and one meatless meal per day are becoming more and more common. The goal here is to get people to eat more plants, which are associated with health benefits like ...

Blood-Sugar-Balancing, Buckwheat Brownies This recipe is raw, vegan, gluten-free, and delicious! Ingredients 8-10 Medjool Dates (pitted and chopped in half) ¾ cup Buckwheat Flour ¼ cup Flaxseed Meal 2 Tbsp Raw Cacao 2 Tbsp Almond Butter (or Nut-butter of choice) 1-2 Tbsp Raw Honey or Maple Syrup 1 tsp Vanilla ...

You may have already heard the buzz on the internet lately about how turmeric, that health enthusiasts have been raving about, may actually be contaminated with lead. While most would find this shocking, the presence of lead in turmeric and other spices is actually nothing new. The “adulteration” of spices ...

Most people would avoid cold water swimming, but there might be benefits (like helping with depression, inflammation, etc.) to taking a quick dip in less than ideal temperatures as well as some hazards. Cold water swimming is becoming popular thanks in part to evangelists like Wim Hom, athletes, and individuals ...

Surgery is the common treatment for herniated discs but there are good reasons to consider other surgery alternatives, like prolotherapy, before going under the knife for back pain. Intervertebral discs are the pads of fibrous cartilage that are found between vertebrae along the spine. These discs are like jelly donuts ...

As flowers and trees bloom, with bees making their beelines to them you may have noticed, allergy season is upon us. Read below to find 4 natural and easy ways to ease those allergy symptoms! Between allergies, yearly wildfires, and pandemic/flu seasons, it’s more important than ever to look after ...

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), is a non-pharmacological treatment modality unique to the osteopathic profession. It focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing physical manifestations of diseases such as joint restriction, muscular imbalance, and fascial distortion. OMT can supplement other treatment modalities to improve a patient's overall outcome and lead to a ...

  Each year the Santa Cruz community votes for the 'Best of' in multiple categories. We are ecstatic to announce that we have won the five following awards!     Best Massage Therapist "Gold" Cala Remick-Rodriguez Best Chiropractor "Gold" Rhodes Walton Best Personal Trainer "Silver" Beau Jansen Best Gym "Silver" ...

The term “addiction” is normally associated with abuse or dependence on substances like tobacco, drugs, or alcohol.  Is it possible for this term to be applied to describe someone’s relationship with food? According to some experts, food addiction can be a problem for those who display similar behaviors and tendencies ...

Plant protein sources are often underappreciated due to being an “incomplete” or “low quality” protein.  However, an increase in one's plant protein intake may be the solution to reverse the negative results from animal protein, such as some chronic diseases.    Complete vs. Incomplete Protein Though plant proteins can be ...

Celery juice has become more popular and widely consumed, but why? As with most vegetables, celery is a healthy food choice because it is low in calories, high in nutrients, and loaded with phytochemicals (“plant-” chemicals). Celery is regarded as a healthy food that one can eat to lead a ...