A lymphatic massage is one that stimulates the lymph nodes and promotes lymphatic drainage. The manual techniques involved in this massage aim to drain excess fluid from muscles and connective tissues. This makes a person feel better by reducing swelling throughout the body and by flushing out toxins and waste products from body tissues. Lymphatic […]
Ankle Sprain: Types and Treatments
An ankle sprain can happen to anyone, all it takes is one wrong step. Ankle sprains tend to be painful and limit movement, depending on their severity. In the case of such a common and variable injury, how do we know if our ankle is actually sprained or when to see a doctor? The Ankle […]
The Thyroid and Metabolism
Many individuals deal with thyroid issues in the United States. Thyroid is present in many forms and may cause unexplained weight-gain or weight-loss symptoms. Thyroid disruptions greatly affect metabolism by slowing it down or speeding it up. Knowledge about the thyroid can help to treat problematic symptoms or may help to diagnose dysfunction. The Thyroid […]
Exercise For Health
While many associate the idea of health and exercise with the typical fit man or woman portrayed in advertisements, real health doesn’t always look picture-perfect. This misconception is discouraging to those that don’t look like a model, despite taking all the right steps to be healthy. Though health might not look the same in everyone, […]
Intermittent Fasting
While intermittent fasting seems like the new “thing” in weight-loss, fasting has always been around. We technically fast every time we go to sleep (since we go several hours without eating) and the term “break-fast” comes from the idea of breaking this overnight fast. Fasting Many would associate the idea of fasting with starvation, but […]
Tips to Losing Those Love Handles
How To Get Rid of Love Handles Many of us store fat in what is colloquially called our “love handles.” These fleshy fat deposits can sometimes cause the body to look disproportionate, or create the unwanted illusion of a “muffin top.” Not only are love handles hard to get rid of, but they are […]
CORE Obstacle Course at the MAH
CORE Participates in Museum Family Game Day! On Sunday, July 21st, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art + History, hosted its regularly scheduled public event. Every Sunday during the summer, there is a themed family day activity at Abbott Square. The theme for this past weekend revolved around health, fitness, and staying active as a […]
Muscle Fatigue v.s. Muscle Soreness
Tired and sore muscles are expected after a challenging workout. While muscle fatigue and muscle soreness are often thought of as the same, they are actually two different aspects of muscle physiology. Being able to tell the difference helps in dealing with their associated symptoms. Muscle Fatigue Muscle fatigue refers to how repetitive use of […]
Food Poisoning; Causes, Effects, and What to avoid
What sets food poisoning apart from a food allergy or intolerance? Understanding food poisoning helps us to better deal with and determine symptom severity, as well as when to seek medical attention. What is Food Poisoning? Food poisoning occurs when food is contaminated with an infectious agent or toxin. Contamination of food can happen at […]
Stress-Free UCSC Wellness Event
Engaging with Student Life to Optimize Health The Student Union Assembly reached out to CORE to collaborate on a private event for coping with mental and physical health stressors surrounding finals and test taking. On the sunny mid-morning of March 13th, talented massage therapist Juan Alvizar offered five-minute chair massages to UC Santa Cruz Students. […]
