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5 Amazing Benefits to Diaphragmatic Breathing 

January 18, 2021 by Jaimi Jansen Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Healing, Motivations, Tips & Training, Wellness, Workplace Wellness Tagged With: acupuncture, alternative medicine, balance, benefits, body, CORE, energy, healing, Health, healthy, metabolism, sleep, stress, therapy, Vegetables, water, wellness

Avoid 3 Types of Soft Tissue Injuries and Lower Back Pain with 2 Solutions

January 13, 2021 by Jaimi Jansen 2 Comments

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Stop these 3 types of soft tissue injuries and lower back pain now! You might be causing chronic pain without knowing, we have 2 solutions for you.   Soft Tissue Injuries Soft tissue injuries are a common cause of low back pain. The vertebrae of the lower back are supported by many soft tissues including […]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Healing, Motivations, Personal Training, Tips & Training Tagged With: Athletes, balance, benefits, body, community, CORE, energy, exercise, Fitness, healing, Health, healthy, massage, muscle, pain, pain relief, prolotherapy, santa cruz, therapy, training, Workout

The Benefits of Sunshine

April 3, 2019 by Jaimi Jansen 1 Comment

Sunshine has a bigger impact on health than most would think. Simply going outside and getting some sunshine can boost your mood, energy levels, and immune function. This connection between sunlight and health sheds some light our synergistic relationship with nature. While there is concern over potential damage to the skin and the adverse effects […]

Filed Under: Wellness Tagged With: energy, hormones, immune function, melatonin, mood, sunshine, vitamin d

Eating Before and After a Workout

October 18, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen

Eating before and after a workout is important for burning calories, staying energized, losing weight, and speeding up recovery. The most beneficial combination to eat, both before and after a workout, is a mix of complex carbohydrates and protein. Complex Carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates help keep the body fueled through a workout and delay the onset […]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Tips & Training, Weight Loss, Wellness Tagged With: carbohydrates, eating, energy, exercise, fat, fuel, healthy snacks, protein, snacks, Workout

All About Glycogen

September 18, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen

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Glycogen is an important energy store for the body. Skeletal muscle and liver, both of which are essential to normal body function, store this important substance. Liver glycogen, for example, plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels and homeostasis. On the other hand, muscle glycogen helps in the contraction of skeletal muscle and thereby […]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Wellness Tagged With: carbohydrate, carbs, Diet, energy, exercise, function, glycogen, insulin, loss, sensitivity, sugar, weight

How to Boost Your Endurance

August 21, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen

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Muscle endurance is good not only for sports but for everyday activities as well. Performance in sports like distance running, swimming, and weight lifting will all benefit from a boost of endurance. Daily tasks become easier with endurance training and there are many benefits of exercise on overall health.   What is Muscle Endurance? Muscle […]

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Surprising Health Benefits of Massage Therapy

July 28, 2018 by Santa Cruz CORE

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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 lights, and overall pampering, while the massage soothes sore muscles. But did you know that massage has some specific and measurable health benefits as well? Here are 6 surprising health […]

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Fat Metabolism: Training Adaptations to Burn More Fat

April 26, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen Leave a Comment

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Fats are generally known for leading to weight-gain and are often disliked by individuals sensitive about body image. Fats have gained a bad rep over the years. This is partly due to the rates of obesity and heart disease that continue to rise worldwide. Yes, fats are a contributor to the obesity epidemic and also […]

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The American Diet: Metabolism and Carbs

February 20, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen

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Carbohydrates contribute a major part to the diet of most Americans. The recommended intake of carbohydrates varies with lifestyle, depending on daily energy demands of each individual. Consuming excessive amounts of carbohydrates for those with a sedentary lifestyle, for example, can lead to increased fat storage. On the other hand, an athlete who is likely […]

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Foods to help fight fatigue

September 6, 2014 by Santa Cruz CORE Leave a Comment

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It isn’t just about what you eat but when you eat and what not to eat. It is important to eat frequently, I recommend 2.5 -3 hours between meals and never more than 4 hours. Eating frequently allows the body to have a more stable blood sugar than eating sporadically. Right when the last meal […]

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