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6 Effective Self-Care Trends to Try in Fall 2023 In today's fast-paced world, self-care has become more important than ever. It's not just about pampering yourself with occasional spa days; it's about adopting holistic practices that promote overall health and well-being. With the upcoming holiday season, it can be difficult ...

Choosing the Best Milk Alternatives For Your Health: 5 to Embrace and 4 to Avoid In recent years, grocery stores, coffee shops, and even one’s fridge have become filled with an array of milk alternatives, for those of us individuals who are unable to drink traditional cow, goat, or even ...

Healthy Fall Essentials: Vitamin D3 and Your Well-Being Are you getting enough Vitamin D3? As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures drop, it's essential to think about how our bodies adapt to the seasonal shifts. Fall brings a lot of beauty, but it can also usher in a ...

2 Inspiring Stories of Elite Personal Training Success Elite personal training? In a world of one-size-fits-all solutions, we consciously make a point to create personalized wellness as we have found that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t actually fit all. Nestled in the vibrant community of Santa Cruz, we embrace a holistic ...

12 Transformative Massage Techniques Unveiled: From Swedish to Deep Tissue + Beyond We all have a general idea of what a massage is. But did you know that there are numerous different types of massage, and they all have different techniques? Hint: We offer all of them at CORE! A ...

A diet high in fruits and vegetables can lower blood pressure, lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent certain types of cancer, lower the risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect on regulating blood sugar, which can help control appetite. To reap the benefits ...

What is gua sha? Gua sha is a traditional Chinese healing technique that originated during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), that involves the use of a tool to apply pressure on the skin to stimulate circulation and improve overall health. The tool is typically made of jade, ...

Shilajit is a naturally occurring, mineral-rich material that is sourced from rocks in the Himalayas. The sticky, molasses-like substance evolves naturally over many centuries as a result of plant decomposition. It is rich in vitamins and minerals such as fulvic acid, humic, iron, and trace elements. Shilajit is a safe ...

Shockwave therapy is a relatively new and exciting field of medical treatment that is quickly gaining attention due to its potential to provide relief from many types of chronic conditions and ailments. It is a non-invasive, drug-free form of therapy that uses sound waves to target specific areas of the ...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Lyme disease is looked at as a blood deficiency, meaning you have either too little blood or your blood is too weak to function properly. When blood is deficient in Chinese Medicine, it causes your Qi (energy) and Yun (fluids) to be affected. This can ...

A surprising new treatment for the side effects of cancer treatment is chiropractic care. In 2020, cancer ranked as the second leading cause of death in the United States, next to heart disease. Many people who are undergoing cancer treatment experience muscle and joint pains, forcing them to seek pain ...

Reshape Your Body, Not Body Parts: Why the Total Fitness Approach Is Better and Inspiring The concept of total fitness has been around for a long time. It’s a focus on the whole body—including your mental and emotional well-being—as opposed to simply building muscle or boosting your cardio. The idea ...