Multivitamin intake is very common, more than half of Americans take some sort of multivitamin. Whether or not to take one, however, can be confusing. Some research suggests benefit, some suggest no benefit, and some suggest harm. So what’s real and what isn’t? Vitamin Deficiencies in the U.S. Before assessing the safety of a multivitamin […]
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 […]
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene helps us get a good night sleep. It is a set of behaviors that improve the quality of sleep, like turning off all lights or eating certain foods before bed. Sleep hygiene is especially important for those with tight schedules and sleep problems. Sleep hygiene practices that will improve its quality: Turn off […]
Sports ChiroTherapy Versus Traditional Chiropractic
At Santa Cruz CORE we have a unique chiropractic program that offers additional modalities that traditional chiropractic does not. The Sports ChiroTherapy program aims to treat pain at multiple levels and to make these alleviating effects long-lasting. The program consists of three treatment modalities – Hanson Muscle Therapy (HMT), chiropractic treatment and Selective Functional Movement […]
