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 […]
Beau Knows: BMI
Every hour, the search term “BMI” receives thousands of queries on Google. This is yet another indicator that people are searching for a way to measure and find a number that accurately summarizes their physical fitness. BMI and weight scales are probably the most popular and known ways to try and find this number. Unfortunately, […]
4 Hidden Health Benefits of Celery
Celery juice has become more popular and widely consumed, but why? As with most vegetables, celery is a healthy food choice because it is low in calories, high in nutrients, and loaded with phytochemicals (“plant-” chemicals). Celery is regarded as a healthy food that one can eat to lead a healthy life and lower individual […]
A Holistic Approach to Respiratory Health
Respiratory health is of major concern for many given the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of the California wildfires on air quality. Luckily, there is much we can do to improve our respiratory health and lower our anxiety in a holistic manner. Examples include massage therapy, osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), acupuncture, and the VASPER […]
BPC-157: The Peptide Key to Your Recovery
At a molecular level, peptides are small chains of amino acids that form proteins. They are essential molecules that help make up the structure of our biological systems. Serving as signals between our cells, peptides play a hugely important roll in bodily function. They work by binding to receptors in the surface of target cells, […]
