Elizabeth Borelli

102 POSTS0 COMMENTS
Dr. Aimee Shunney discussing integrative medicine in Santa Cruz

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...
Fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and salmon arranged on a table.

Flipping the Food Pyramid

Federal dietary guidelines were supposed to reflect the best available nutrition science. Instead, the final 2025–2030 USDA recommendations quietly reversed plant-forward advice from independent experts, elevating meat and dairy while sidelining fiber-rich foods. What changed—and who benefits?
Abstract artwork depicting a ship surrounded by vibrant, surreal colors

Psychedelic Health

Lately, a question has resurfaced with renewed curiosity: can microdosing psychedelics help people change deeply ingrained habits?
A woman sits at a table cutting food on a plate during a solo meal.

Dining Solo?

Eating alone doesn’t have to mean eating poorly. With intention, simplicity, and care, solo meals can become a nourishing daily ritual.
Stone Buddha statue seated beneath a large tree with sunlight filtering through the branches

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.
Waves roll onto a Santa Cruz beach at sunset beneath a streaked winter sky.

Ending With Intention

“Ending the year well isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence.”
Display of tea towels arranged in straw baskets

Holiday Gifts: Last-Minute and Local

Santa Cruz County is blessed with retail stores that offer creative options for gift-giving, from small to large.
Broken champagne flute surrounded by gold ribbon and glitter on a white surface, symbolizing the aftermath of holiday overindulgence.

Toasting Moderation

Holiday celebrations often come with raised glasses and lowered limits. A look at why seasonal drinking escalates—and how moderation can protect both mood and heart.
17,623FansLike
8,845FollowersFollow