Wellness

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Shake, Breathe, or Rewire?

April 7, 2026

Santa Cruz wellness practitioners are embracing nervous system–based therapies—from neurofeedback to breathwork and somatic healing—to help people move beyond stress, anxiety and chronic patterns.

The biggest obstacles to better health aren’t always physical—they’re the quiet stories we tell ourselves. From “I don’t have time” to “I’ll start later,” these seven common mindsets can keep you stuck. Here’s how to move past them and begin where you are.

Herbal Quackery?

Billions are spent on supplements each year—but many may offer more promise than proof. Here’s what to question before you buy.

Make Your Skin Glow

Our skin is our largest organ. Our exoderm is an echo of our lifestyle choices, as all sun worshipers and sleep skippers eventually come...

The Art of Eating Alone

Dining alone may feel awkward at first, but it can also be a powerful act of independence—an opportunity to slow down, savor a meal and enjoy your own company.

Mindful Psychedelics

Mental health professionals in Santa Cruz are exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy using substances like psilocybin and ketamine to address depression, trauma and anxiety.

Tap, Tap, Tap

Recently, I got a call from an editor friend with a wellness-related question: “Have you ever heard of tapping?” As a wellness zealot in Santa...

More Than Ever

Some health problems are refreshingly straightforward. A cavity? Head to the dentist. A broken finger? A quick trip to the ER sends you out...

Good Gut

The debate over our plates continues. At a recent talk I gave on the Mediterranean diet, the inverted food pyramid was the hot topic...

Psychedelic Health

Lately, a question has resurfaced with renewed curiosity: can microdosing psychedelics help people change deeply ingrained habits?

Dining Solo?

Eating alone doesn’t have to mean eating poorly. With intention, simplicity, and care, solo meals can become a nourishing daily ritual.

Feel Better Simply

In a season of biohacks and wellness fads, Elizabeth Borelli offers nine simple, science-informed habits that support better sleep, energy, digestion, and nervous system health—no gadgets required.