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 […]
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Acupuncture
A key part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years, acupuncture has recently gained traction in the Western world. Many people remain skeptical of its use, but a growing body of evidence shows its success. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recognize its value in […]
History of Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine has been around for thousands of years. Chinese medicine is a product of years of practice and repeated testing that has continued to evolve throughout the ages. As medical concepts of different eras emerged, Chinese Medicine evolved each time incorporating many of these concepts into its fundamental theories and treatment of disease. Chinese […]
What is Meridian Theory?
If you have heard of Chinese medicine, then you have probably heard of meridians. The meridian theory is one of the fundamental theories of Chinese medicine, like the yin-yang and five-element theory. Learning about meridians can help us better understand how Chinese medical techniques, such as acupuncture and moxibustion, work to cure disease and how […]
35th Annual Santa Cruz Triathlon
This past Sunday, families and friends gathered at Depot park to cheer on the athletes participating in the 35th Annual Santa Cruz Triathlon! Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab had a blast supporting the olympic course participants to recovery and relaxation. The CORE team is passionate about educating the community to achieve their optimal […]
Acupuncture and Fertility
Acupuncture has been proven to hold many health benefits, and among those is its ability to aid in fertility. Fertility refers to the ability of an individual to produce reproductive components of the right quality and quantity, which in turn leads to conception. However, many couples find themselves unable to conceive children due to […]
The Benefits of Acupuncture on Fertility
By Jaimi Jansen Acupuncture has been proven to hold many health benefits, and among those is its ability to aid in fertility. Fertility refers to the ability of an individual to produce reproductive components of the right quality and quantity, which in turn leads to conception. However, many couples find themselves unable to conceive children […]
How Acupuncture can Relieve Stress
By Jaimi Jansen Stress is an everyday part of the lives of most Americans. Whether it comes from a busy schedule, family or health problems, stress does nothing more than aggravate the present situation and often makes one susceptible to even more stress. Acupuncture is an excellent non-prescription therapeutic practice that has been proven to […]
