The recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor are tragic events. Tragedies that are not isolated events, but three of many in a long series of injustices. We are seeing, yet again, the laying down of another layer of the prejudice that supports the systemic racism that built our country. The…
Hugging during Social Distancing Studies show that hugs have a very powerful effect on our brains and help us achieve a state of relaxation and comfort, while allowing us to better deal with stress and fear. Hugs can help calm the nervous system, reduce stress and relieve anxiety. During this time of Social Distancing I…
You may have heard, you may not have heard. Word spreads fast in a small community. My son Chase was injured on 1/18/20 while riding his mountain bike up at UCSC. He has a concussion, fractures in both his arms, and a fracture in his skull. After four days in the hospital, he was released…
by Carmen McIntyre LAc My daughter was back to school for no less than 2 weeks and BAM! She got a head cold. Luckily it was mild with no fever or missed school days. I used herbs, supplements, healthy food and acupuncture to ensure a quick recovery. My daughter had no lingering or secondary symptoms.…
Dr. Goldi first saw a chiropractor in high school when she woke up with a crick in her neck . Her mom took her to see Dr. Smith, who later became her mentor, colleague, and friend. Dr. Goldi was pre-med, studying Molecular Biology at UC Santa Cruz. She decided along the way not…
