5 Amazing Benefits to Diaphragmatic Breathing Can Make Your Life Stress Free and Improve Airway Functions! Health Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing It is no surprise that how we breathe can affect our body and mind. If our body and mind are relaxed, for example, the breathing rate tends to be slow and not forceful. If we […]
CORE & Travel
Pacific Harbor Travel Expo: Making Adventure Dreams Come True! How do Santa Cruz CORE & Travel go together? On July 18th, the Dream Inn partnered with Pacific Harbor Travel and the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce to host a travel expo. The Dream Inn is a notorious favorite for surfing, sand, and seafood. It […]
Common Myths About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient remedy that has become incredibly popular today. Yet this common practice has become shrouded in myths and rumors. We’ll discuss some of the most often repeated myths about acupuncture. Acupuncture Hurts This myth likely got started because many people are afraid of needles. The reality, though, is that acupuncture needles are […]
Veg Fest 2019
An Eco-Friendly Dream! On April 6th, the sun was shining, and it was the perfect day to explore our cozy beach town. People flocked from all over California to participate in the very first Santa Cruz Veg Fest! There were over 75 exhibitors set up at the Coconut Grove above the Boardwalk. What a […]
33rd Annual Paddlefest Competition
Paddlefest: a Palooza of Surfing, Paddling, and Racing! CORE was ecstatic to participate (again) in this year’s 33rd Annual Paddlefest! This was a 3-day event highlighting Steamer Lane competition and Cowell’s classic. Paddlefest went out with a bang on the last day with a 5k/ 10k. The race was presented by Covewater Paddle Surf. What Competition! Every year Steamer Lane […]
Everything You Need to Know About Acupuncture During Pregnancy
Pregnancy and childbirth may be natural, but they are also tough. Joint pain, morning sickness, the risk of early miscarriage, and difficult labor are just a few challenges women face. During pregnancy, a few acupuncture points must be avoided. However, acupuncture can be extremely helpful in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Here’s how. What Is Acupuncture? […]
Combining Services at Santa Cruz CORE
At Santa Cruz CORE our services complement each other. Personal training and nutrition counseling, for example, go hand-in-hand when it comes to weight-loss. Corrective exercise, massage therapy, and acupuncture together can achieve greater results for treating pain. Thanks to our wide range of services, a client can combine many of our treatment modalities to better […]
Alternative Treatments for the Common Cold
The common cold (CC) is a very common ailment in the population, especially in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults have an average of 2-3 colds a year and children even more (1). Common colds usually clear up on their own within a week or two, but these may […]
Zang Fu Organ Theory
The Zang Fu organ theory of Chinese Medicine is fundamental to the treatment and diagnosis of diseases. This theory works in conjunction with other fundamental theories of Chinese Medicine, like the Meridian and Yin-Yang theories, to explain phenomena in the body under normal circumstance and when affected by a disease. What are the Zang Fu […]
Acupuncture Treatment for Pain
Acupuncture is an effective alternative treatment for pain. For generations, acupuncture techniques have been used in Chinese Medicine to treat a range of ailments from the common cold to circulation problems. Now, Acupuncture is recognized as an effective treatment for pain and is even beneficial in some operating rooms as an anesthesia alternative. Given that […]
