The growing rates of obesity in the United States and around the world have increased the incidences of diabetes during gestation. Women who are overweight or obese at the beginning of pregnancy are at a greater risk for the development of diabetes during pregnancy. However, women with a healthy BMI (body mass index) […]
Important Kitchen Ingredients
Great kitchen Ingredients Everyone Must Have Food is only as nutritious as the contents in it. Ingredients make a big difference when it comes to the health benefits provided by any meal. For this reason, it is recommended to make a set of healthy ingredients a permanent part of your kitchen, this will make it […]
Holistic Health Fair 2017
On August 26th, Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab participated in COBHA’s annual Holistic Health Wellness Fair! It was an amazing day collaborating with other businesses and practitioners to reflect on the Santa Cruz community. Our CORE team stoked out the downtown scene with our complimentary bodywork, fitness assessments and event specials! CORE is passionate […]
Tips to Beat Your Caffeine Addiction
Tips to Beat Caffeine Addiction By Jaimi Jansen Caffeine is one of the most universally used mood-altering substances, and as a mild stimulant, it has an effect on the central nervous system. These effects cause it to be highly addictive, often leading many people to have a caffeine addiction without their knowledge. Common Withdrawal Symptoms […]
How to Have a Healthy Sugar Relationship
By Jaimi Jansen & Abby Harrison “A sacred substance was made profane by our actions and intent. Consider the example of sugar. If we fail to recognize its sacred nature-which, as a culture, we do-then we’ll likely suffer the dark side of its power—tooth decay, obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, brain disease, heart disease…Without an awareness […]
Probiotics: Their Role and Benefits in the Body
Bacterial cultures are most commonly known for causing infections and are generally disliked. Most cleaning products at the grocery store are likely to make more profit if their label reads, “kills 99.99% of bacteria.” But not all bacteria is created equal and some bacterial cultures are actually essential to maintaining good health and living a […]
Common Stretching Mistakes
Stretching is one of the best things you can do to increase flexibility, plus it’s a great form of relaxation and stress release. However, stretching improperly can actually lead to more harm than good. Below are some of the most common mistakes people make when stretching: Stretching Before Warming Up: A common misconception is that […]
How Exercise Benefits the Brain
By Jaimi Jansen It is common knowledge that exercising does amazing things for the body, but exercise is also great for the brain. Exercise reduces the chances of circulatory based health problems, such as strokes, and increases oxygen delivery to the brain. In general, anything that is good for the heart and circulation is in […]
Oaten Goji or Blueberry Maca Cookies
Beau and Jaimi’s Oaten Goji Maca Cookies! Oaten Goji or Blueberry Maca Cookies Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Yield: 30 servings Serving Size: 1 cookie Ingredients 3/4 c. Pamela’s GF Baking Mix 1 Tablespoon Maca Powder 2 T. coconut oil, melted ¼ c. ghee, softened 2 eggs […]
Signs you may need more Protein in your Diet
By Jaimi Jansen Protein is one of the primary building blocks of the human body… …and part of the four macromolecules of nutrition which include protein, carbohydrates, lipids (fats), and nucleic acids. All four of these building blocks are considered “essential” to the development of the body and are key to its proper function. Lipids, […]