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How to Avoid Getting Sunburned

Elements Of Life - Chiropractor in Santa Cruz, California

It’s happened to all of us. We’re outside, enjoying the warm sun while gardening, playing, or just lounging around. And for a while, everything seems just fine. Until you start getting that familiar sensation on your skin… the one that lets you know you’ve been in the sun too long. But at that point, it’s […]

5 Effective Ways to Manage Your Eczema Without Steroid Creams

5 Effective Ways to Manage Your Eczema Without Steroid Creams

Hey there, fellow eczema warriors! We know the struggle all too well – the itchiness, dryness, and those moments when your skin feels like it’s rebelling against you. But fear not! In this article, we’ve got some amazing strategies to help you manage and even heal your eczema. So, get ready to show your skin […]

Surprising Facts About Your Thyroid + How to Heal Your Thyroid Naturally

Surprising Facts About Your Thyroid + How to Heal Your Thyroid Naturally

Are you experiencing fatigue, dry skin, weight gain, constipation, depression, or digestive issues? These symptoms are often associated with a poorly functioning thyroid. However, the root of the problem may not actually be the thyroid itself. There are other glands in the endocrine system that could also be causing some of these unwanted symptoms. But for […]

Six Powerful Mushrooms to Transform Your Health

Six Powerful Mushrooms to Transform Your Health

Mushrooms have gained significant popularity in recent years due to their potential health benefits. Many, many mushrooms contain important compounds that have been studied for their immune-modulating, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. Researchers are flooding the scientific literature with studies that confirm what many have known for a long time: mushrooms contain some incredible healing […]

4 Lab Markers You Need to Know About

Have you ever done a routine blood test and noticed that a few of the markers were out of range? It’s not uncommon to have a few things show up on your annual blood labs but unless these deviations indicate something critical, your primary care provider will most likely assure you that everything looks fine. […]

6 Creative Ways For a Healthy Halloween

6 Creative Ways For a Healthy Halloween

Halloween, with its spooky decorations and creative costumes, is an exciting time for kids. However, for parents who are trying to be diligent about their children’s health, the thought of having unlimited access to so many sugary treats can be a bit frightening. As a wellness practitioner who emphasizes the importance of a balanced and […]

From Apples to Acorn Squash: Delicious Fall Foods to Try Now

From Apples to Acorn Squash: Delicious Fall Foods to Try Now

Now that the cooler fall weather has arrived, our meals tend to be centered around foods that are warm and savory, rather than the lighter fare we enjoy during the summer. As nature would have it, the foods that grow abundantly during this time of year provide the nutrients we need to stay healthy and […]

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) + How to Feel Better

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) + How to Feel Better

Snowflakes & holiday parties are lovely, but the reality is that winter can be tough for many people. It’s dark. It’s cold. The trees are bare, and the grass has turned brown. Everything looks gloomy. Shorter days mean you’re probably driving to and from work in the dark. And instead of exercising, maybe you’re binge-watching […]

What is “Functional Medicine” Anyway?

What is “Functional Medicine” Anyway?

Have you heard about “functional medicine”? Maybe you’ve seen the phrase used on social media, or have a friend who raves about their new “Functional Health Practitioner”. Or maybe that friend is YOU, but you’re still not really sure what “functional medicine” really means. Or still yet – maybe you have absolutely ZERO idea what […]

How to Solve Mystery Symptoms, Even When “Your Labs Are Normal”

How to Solve Mystery Symptoms, Even When “Your Labs Are Normal”

“Ahh, that’s just part of getting older.” When’s the last time you said (or thought) that to yourself? It’s something I hear allll the time from friends, family & patients, and it makes me sad! The unfortunate reality is that most of us begin to accept all kinds of unwanted symptoms as we age, when […]