CORE BLOG
Pregnancy and Exercise
A common misconception is that pregnancy is a time to only eat and rest. However, exercise and a healthy diet during pregnancy are twice as important for the health of both mother and child. A woman must try to stay physically active throughout the pregnancy and after, this lowers her chance of excessive weight gain, […]
ACL Injury Treatment
Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is very common in athletes. Surgical reconstruction of the ACL is considered the standard treatment for incomplete to complete tears. Surgery, however, is very expensive, risky, and results in a long recovery. What’s worse, in addition, is that pain often lingers and can worsen. Fortunately, generative techniques can […]
Sleep Ergonomics and Beyond
Establishing healthy sleep ergonomics is vital to everyday productivity and wellness. Insufficient sleep may lead to lethargy, irritable mood, lack of focus, and a variety of other bodily issues. In many ways, sleep is the foundation for a healthy mind and body. The good news is that for most people, maximizing sleep requires a few […]
The Paleo Diet
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 fit for human nutrition and […]
Sacroiliac Dysfunction
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 activities like walking, sitting, lifting, […]
Spring Bike to Work Day
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 stationed downtown at one of […]
Exercise and COPD
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 COPD, is a term used […]
Mountain Bikers & Old Cabin Classic
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 followed. Old Cabin Classic at […]
Teratogens and Food
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 cause or increase the incidence […]