Digestion Issues
Common causes of digestion issues
Dietary Habits
Consuming high-fat, spicy, or processed foods can lead to digestive discomfort.
Food Intolerances
Inability to digest certain foods, like lactose or gluten, causing gastrointestinal symptoms.
Infections
Bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections affecting the digestive tract.
Stress
Emotional stress can impact digestion and exacerbate symptoms.
G.E.R.D.
Acid reflux causing heartburn and discomfort.
Bowel Inflammation
Conditions like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis causing inflammation in the digestive tract.
Medications
Certain medications can cause digestive issues as a side effect.
Lifestyle Factors
Lack of physical activity, smoking, or excessive alcohol consumption can affect digestion.

Massage + Bodywork
The massage therapists at CORE have been voted best in the county, year after year. At Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab, our practitioners communicate with each other ensuring that you have the best experience no matter who you see.

Personal Training for Fitness
Our individualized programs are molded from the experience and knowledge of all of our practitioners, a knowledge base that produces timely and healthy results. achieve your wellness goals.

Sports Chiropractic
The Sports ChiroTherapy™ protocol allows identification and alleviation of incorrect compensations, restores structural symmetry, provides proper muscle firing, and establishes proper core communication.

Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine offers holistic healing through acupuncture, herbal remedies, and balance restoration, promoting wellness, alleviating pain, and supporting overall health and vitality naturally.

Therapeutic Exercise
Use exercise to help heal your body, while staying consistent with your fitness goals. Our therapeutic exercise fitness trainers are available to help you exercise your way to health. Therapeutic exercise is even covered by some insurance.

CORE45 Group Fitness Training
CORE45 is scientifically designed to increase function, strength, and endurance. These circuit-style classes include high-intensity interval training with body area alternations throughout the week.

Nutrition
CORE nutritional counseling is a fun, interactive helping process focusing on the individual. Learn and gain insight about your diet, body and potential. We’re happy to cater to your needs and create your perfect plan.

InBody
Your weight is made up of muscle, fat, and water. The key to effective weight loss is losing excess body fat, not overall body weight. Instead of tracking how heavy you are, use body composition analysis to track how healthy you are.

Vasper
Vasper stands for ‘vascular performance.’ Experience accelerated fitness gains with Vasper’s low-impact exercise system—enhanced strength, increased endurance, and quicker recovery for optimal performance and overall well-being.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) involves placing a patient in an environment of pure oxygen under increased air pressure. This allows for an increase in oxygen uptake by the lungs and oxygen delivery to healthy or injured tissues.

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Digestion Issues Blog
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Natural Approach to Managing IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects millions of people worldwide, causing significant disruption to daily life through symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel movements.
Personalized Nutrition Counseling: Fueling Your Body for Optimal Health
In the quest for better health, one size rarely fits all. Each person’s body, lifestyle, and goals are unique, which is why personalized nutrition counseling
Nutrition, Microbes, and Gut Health
There is a unique connection between the human body and microbial life. There are about ten times more microbes (like bacteria and fungi) in the
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
Surprising Health Benefits of Massage Therapy
There are many reasons people seek massage therapy, but most are interested in relaxation. A deep sense of well-being is achieved through the calming music, low
Can Ayurveda Practices Really Improve Digestion?
Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical approaches in the world, with roots on the Indian continent. Today, it is practiced all over the world,
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