How Body-Mass Index Can Affect Osteoarthritis

According to the article “Knee Osteoarthritis: Biomechanical Risks” by Deborah Pate, DDC DACBR. 12% of the US population, ages 25-75 years old has symptoms of Osteoarthritis (OA). Do you fall into that category? Pate states that there are three major risk factors associated with the development of OA in the knees:

1. Body-mass index (BMI)
2. Trauma
3. Heredity

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Asparagus and Parmesan-Egg Crumb Topping Recipe

The local farmers markets are in full swing here in Santa Cruz. Now  is great the time to take advantage of enjoying the delicious fresh fruits and veggies that grow in abundance in our area, and one of the best things you can do for your health is fill your plate with color that includes crisply . . . → Read More: Asparagus and Parmesan-Egg Crumb Topping Recipe

The link between pain, inflammation and stress

Recently someone on my Facebook page mentioned they had received blood test results that showed increased levels of inflammation and asked what they should do.

Here’s what I know: pain can be linked to inflammation but I cannot diagnose the cause over the Internet.

In the simplest of terms, white blood cells create proteins and other compounds that . . . → Read More: The link between pain, inflammation and stress

I’m a Wanna-Be Vegan

There, I said it. I’m a vegetarian that’s a wanna be vegan—I do eat eggs and dairy.  I’ve been a vegetarian since college and am vegetarian for both ethical and health reasons.  Do I recommend being a vegetarian? It can be good for you, but what’s best for you is doing what works for you—remember diet . . . → Read More: I’m a Wanna-Be Vegan

I have an Extraordinary Life

What does it take to have an extraordinary life? That’s the headline on the Landmark Education website. And I can say I have an extraordinary life since participating in the Landmark Education Program.

About six years ago, my Santa Cruz chiropractic practice was doing well. But I wanted to expand it in some way.  I started working . . . → Read More: I have an Extraordinary Life