4 Benefits of Gua Sha and How to find the Best Gua Sha Practitioner
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, horn, or bamboo, and is […]
What Makes Prolotherapy at CORE Different?
CORE has led the way in regenerative treatments in Santa Cruz for years. With Prolotherapy, PRP, and Stem Cell regenerative injections we have helped thousands heal existing injuries, treated joints to prevent future injuries, slow or stop hair loss, rejuvenate skin, treat sexual health and function disorders, and more. But we do so much more […]
Defining Age: The Truth is More Than Years
When most of us think of age we think of its visible signs like gray hair and wrinkles, but aging is much more than that. In fact, how aging is measured can vary a lot from one discipline to the next. For example, there are different types of aging: there is chronological aging, biological aging, […]
4 Natural Tips to Ease Allergies
As flowers and trees bloom, with bees making their beelines to them you may have noticed, allergy season is upon us. Read below to find 4 natural and easy ways to ease those allergy symptoms! Between allergies, yearly wildfires, and pandemic/flu seasons, it’s more important than ever to look after your respiratory health. Nutrition and […]
A Bit On Botox: Facts and FAQs
Botox is a popular cosmetic treatment used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and facial folds. These age lines are a natural part of getting older and are caused by daily facial expressions like frowning or smiling. Botox refers to a variety of solutions called neuromodulators that paralyze facial muscles to prevent wrinkles to yield […]
3 Tips for Healthy Skin
Maintaining healthy skin is of utmost importance. The skin is our first line of defense against our environment and is more likely to receive damage than most organs. Our skin is assaulted by ultraviolet radiation (UVR), chemical exposures, mechanical damage, and infectious agents on a daily basis (1). What’s worse, damage from everyday exposure to […]