Wellness Trends Shaping Santa Cruz County in 2025

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Beau Knows: Fats
Everyone knows what fat is, but at the same time it’s widely misunderstood. We all know that it’s bad to eat too much or too little of it, but aren’t […]
Blood Sugar Balancing Buckwheat Brownies
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 […]
3 Cold Water Swimming Benefits and Hazards and 1 Surprising Alternative
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 […]
We are thrilled to announce the GoodTimes ‘Best of’ Award Winners!
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! […]
4 Terrific Reasons to Choose Plant Protein!
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 […]
4 Hidden Health Benefits of Celery
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, […]
Getting all Your Delicious Macronutrients from Just 1 Produce Aisle
Humans require three macronutrients: protein, fat, and carbohydrates, and you can get all your delicious macronutrients from just the produce aisle no need for meats, dairy, and processed foods! Each […]
A Holistic Approach to Respiratory Health
Respiratory health is of major concern for many given the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of the California wildfires on air quality. Luckily, there is much we can do […]
The CORE Advantage: Integrative Healing
Integrative healing Our bodies consist of an intricate network of biological mechanisms. From bones to muscles, to nerves, to hormones, our we cannot heal properly without these all components functioning optimally. Your success is […]