Should consumers heed warnings that linoleic acid (i.e., vegetable oils) induces inflammation and limiting their consumption will make individuals healthier? A systematic evaluation of 15 clinical trials showed no specific evidence supporting the theory that LA causes inflammation. This study supports current recommendations that a regulated diet of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as LA, is […]
The Love Hormone
The hormone oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone,” is well known for its role in human bonding and romantic relationships, but it has other functions. For example, oxytocin plays a key role in childbirth by inducing and amplifying uterine contractions that help push the newborn out. The high levels of oxytocin experienced here may […]
Learn to Use the Thera Cane with Juan!
🤩Once you see a Thera Cane and pick one up, it’s hard to resist holding on to…and that’s before you even know how to use it! 🥰A simple self-massage device can go a long way towards working with your muscular knots, stiffness, and general woes of your hard-to-reach areas. The Thera Cane’s simple yet effective […]
Beau Knows: Circadian Rhythm
Sleep is one of the most important basic functions of the body. It is so essential that our society is scheduled around fairly normal sleep patterns (do stuff during the day and sleep at night). In order to get the most out of our lives, we as humans, each with diverse sleeping habits, must conform […]
Beau Knows: Fats
Everyone knows what fat is, but at the same time it’s widely misunderstood. We all know that it’s bad to eat too much or too little of it, but aren’t there different kinds of fat? what exactly does it do for the body? All of these questions and more will be answered, as always, by […]
What Makes Prolotherapy at CORE Different?
CORE has led the way in regenerative treatments in Santa Cruz for years. With Prolotherapy, PRP, and Stem Cell regenerative injections we have helped thousands heal existing injuries, treated joints to prevent future injuries, slow or stop hair loss, rejuvenate skin, treat sexual health and function disorders, and more. But we do so much more […]
Beau Knows: Cardio
Does cardio kill your gains? The idea that cardiovascular exercise impedes your ability to build muscle is a long-held…shall we say, rumor in the fitness and bodybuilding community. Is it true? Should you forego your running routine and focus only on that sweet, sweet lifting regimen? 🏋️♂️ 👨🏫 These are serious questions. However, as luck […]
I Taped My Mouth Shut for 30 Nights (Part 1)
It might sound crazy – dangerous even – but it works. It worked for Jaimi, it worked for Beau, and hopefully, it will work for this video. Breathing through your mouth is known to impact your health in a variety of not-so-desirable ways. 😪If you breathe this way every night when you’re asleep, you’re not […]
4 Core Benefits of Strength Training
When many think of strength training, they think of intense weight lifting and huge muscular men and women. Strength training, however, is much more than exercise aimed at getting huge muscles and everyone young, old, small, or big can benefit from it. It can help improve coordination, strength, circulation, bone density, and help keep older […]
Beau Knows: Protein Powder
Who doesn’t love a good fitness-oriented smoothie? Well, perhaps if they’re TOO healthy you might have to sacrifice some tastiness, but you’re still left with the great feeling of satisfaction from eating something healthy, quick, and convenient. A key ingredient for these is protein. 🤔The one complication though, is that there are endless different choices […]
