We want to stay healthy and active as we age. Here in Santa Cruz County, we keep up our active lifestyles long after we turn 40. An active lifestyle is fun for us. It also means we are taking care of our health. We feel great when we are active. We want to stay active…
Hemp has been a wellness tool for thousands of years. What the ancients knew from observation, we now have science to explain. It’s the way hemp works chemically with the human body. The body creates compounds called endocannabinoids, while hemp produces phytocannabinoids. The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) maintains human health and function. Scientists believe that its…
I have a patient who has frequent pain in her lower back and leg. It began some years ago when she herniated a disc at her L5 vertebrae on the left. She is a mother to two children and a small business owner. You may know her as Dr. Goldi. Like most of us here…
Many people are motivated after the holidays to cleanse. They want to clear out the sweet, rich food and drinks like alcohol and hot chocolate. While this is a great time to cleanse, spring is an even better time. Spring is connected to the Liver. In Chinese Medicine we think of each season in…
I don’t know a woman who doesn’t struggle to balance motherhood, marriage, work, exercise and eating right. The pressure to achieve expertise in every area of our lives leads to internal and external disharmony. Overwhelm, guilt, and exhaustion are the only things we end up achieving. The truth is, work-life balance is a myth.…
