CORE BLOG
Dealing with Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is pain from inflammation of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue at the base of the foot. This connective tissue forms an arch-like shape that extends from the base of the heel and towards the toes. The plantar fascia supports body weight and movement. Who gets Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis can happen to […]
Sitting Disease
Sitting Disease is an outcome of sedentary lifestyles and as you might have guessed- excessive sitting. Nowadays, we find ourselves sitting for everything- for traveling, waiting, eating, studying, and for relaxing (like sitting on a couch). Part of what makes the Sitting Disease so important to know about is that even individuals who are […]
Supplement of the Month: Vitamin C!
Vitamin C is best known for its role in immunity, especially when we are sick. Advice from family and friends is almost always to load-up on vitamin C. Furthermore, vitamin C packets and tablets are selling over-the-counter in almost every pharmacy in town. But the role of vitamin C in immune function is only one […]
The Importance of Dietary Fiber
Consuming healthy amounts of dietary fiber can be preventive for many conditions. Having a diet rich in dietary fiber will prove beneficial for both gastrointestinal (GI) and cardiovascular health. This includes constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticular disease, vascular disease, hyperlipidemia (high fat in the blood) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). What is Dietary […]
Sudden Cardiac Death
Many people know sudden cardiac death (SCD) as a type of cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac death is the most common cause of natural death in the United States. Over half of all natural deaths in the U.S. are due to SCD. While it is considered normal, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a predisposition. Sudden cardiac death […]
Superfoods: All About Berries!
Berries are awesome and there is a lot to say about them. From what classifies as a berry to their antioxidant content and health benefits, information about berries tends to leave people with their mouths open. What Classifies as a Berry? In a botanical sense, a berry is a simple fruit that has many […]
What is Mental Burnout?
Burnouts are experienced by everyone at some point in their lives but are especially prominent amongst high-achieving and ambitious individuals. High-demanding jobs in administration, education, healthcare, social work, and virtually every field can lead to a burnout (1). Individuals that over-work themselves and those that take on too much responsibility are more likely to experience […]
All About Glycogen
Glycogen is an important energy store for the body. Skeletal muscle and liver, both of which are essential to normal body function, store this important substance. Liver glycogen, for example, plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels and homeostasis. On the other hand, muscle glycogen helps in the contraction of skeletal muscle and thereby […]
Upcoming Event: Pivot Towards Your Purpose
Santa Cruz CORE is hosting Pivot Towards Your Purpose, a women’s empowerment event held on September 28th at the Resource Center of Non-Violence in Santa Cruz, CA. As a woman, you have probably experienced how hard it is to branch out on your own in a male-dominated field of study. Not only is it made […]
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is becoming more common with each passing year and there are many reasons why. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), low back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide (1). From bad postures to sedentary lifestyles, the incidence of back pain is detrimental to one’s quality of life including […]