Jaimi Jansen, founder and CEO of Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab, will be appearing on KSCO radio on Saturday, October 27th, from 3 pm-4 pm. There, she’ll be talking about regenerative medicine with our Doctor of Osteopathy, Dr. John Grady. We’re very excited to take this opportunity to spread the word about this innovative […]
What is Meridian Theory?
If you have heard of Chinese medicine, then you have probably heard of meridians. The meridian theory is one of the fundamental theories of Chinese medicine, like the yin-yang and five-element theory. Learning about meridians can help us better understand how Chinese medical techniques, such as acupuncture and moxibustion, work to cure disease and how […]
OMT: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
The osteopathic medical practice offers more than conventional medicine. Physicians in this field are trained in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). This treatment targets structural dysfunctions or blockages which may be interfering with the body’s ability to heal. These can include lymphatic obstructions, segmental or regional restrictions of motion, muscle spasms, and structural irregularities. The application […]
The D.O. Difference: A Glance Into Osteopathic Medicine
With so many branches of medicine, it can be hard to pick the right specialist to help with health concerns. Terms like allopathic, naturopathic, osteopathic, and homeopathic are popping out everywhere, making it hard to figure out the right fit. Depending on the health concern each of the medical practices above could prove very effective […]
Benefits of Pomegranates
Pomegranates have been prized for centuries because of their medicinal benefits By Jaimi Jansen The excessive influence and dependability that pharmaceuticals emit on our personal health and on medicine in general is setting off alarms and leading consumers toward natural sources such as pomegranates. Many have gone as far as to avoid pharmaceuticals altogether, fearing […]
3 Easy Medicine Ball Exercises
Medicine balls are a fun alternative to weights and offer a bit of a challenge as there are no handles. This requires more work from your hands, and offers additional toning benefits as it requires the stabilization of the core or “trunk”. Seated medicine ball trunk rotations: Sitting with your feet out in front of […]
