Chiropractic care may be a solution for hypertension related headaches. Headaches can manifest for various reasons, including hypertension, muscular tension, stress, or structural issues within the spine. Chiropractic care, known for its emphasis on spinal adjustments and musculoskeletal alignment, has been explored as a potential avenue for alleviating certain types of headaches, albeit the direct […]
Enhance Your Health: Personal Training as a Catalyst in Managing Diabetes
Personal training can have an effect on your diabetes related symptoms The prevalence of diabetes continues to surge globally, urging a quest for innovative and effective management strategies. Beyond medication and traditional therapies, the integration of personal training emerges as a powerful ally in the battle against this chronic condition. The synergy between tailored exercise […]
Unlocking Relief: The Role of Massage and Bodywork in Chronic Pain Management
Massage has a role to play in the treatment of chronic pain Chronic pain, an enduring discomfort that affects millions worldwide, often defies conventional treatments. In the pursuit of relief, individuals turn to various alternatives, among which massage and bodywork stand out as effective and holistic approaches. Beyond mere relaxation, these therapies offer tangible benefits […]
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 there different kinds of fat? what exactly does it do for the body? All of these questions and more will be answered, as always, by […]
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 Raw Cacao 2 Tbsp Almond Butter (or Nut-butter of choice) 1-2 Tbsp Raw Honey or Maple Syrup 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Almond, peppermint, or other […]
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 as some hazards. Cold water swimming is becoming popular thanks in part to evangelists like Wim Hom, athletes, and individuals with ailments like depression or […]
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! Best Massage Therapist “Gold” Cala Remick-Rodriguez Best Chiropractor “Gold” Rhodes Walton Best Personal Trainer “Silver” Beau Jansen Best Gym “Silver” Santa Cruz CORE Best Vitamins […]
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 negative results from animal protein, such as some chronic diseases. Complete vs. Incomplete Protein Though plant proteins can be low in some of 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, and loaded with phytochemicals (“plant-” chemicals). Celery is regarded as a healthy food that one can eat to lead a healthy life and lower individual […]
3 fundamental truths, not fads, you should know before you start a fitness journey or exercise!
There are 3 fundamental truths, not on “trend” or a “fad”, you need to know before you start your fitness journey or workout routine for maximum results and injury prevention. Being in the fitness industry for 20 years there have been fads that later turn into fitness “bads”. Fitness fads come about because an individual […]