01.26.06
Chiropractic and Medicine Are separate practices
Are separate practices
Chiropractic and Medicine are not competitive
They complement one another.
Doctors of Chiropractic contribute to your health
By correcting subluxated vertebrae.
Doctors of Medicine contribute to your health
By treating symptoms and disease.
The Chiropractic staff Doctor (s) are happy
To answer your questions about Chiropractic
And its role in promoting health.
We welcome you and your family to enhance your health
By having your vertebral subluxations corrected
At Cribben Family Chiropractic
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01.25.06
Selenium and effects in cancer reduction
Make it a habit to take 200 Mcg of Selenium every day and you can
help to reduce your risks for getting certains cancers. Selenium is an
essential trace mineral; it is also a powerful antioxidant. Selenium helps
to protect cells against the effects of free radicals. Numerous studies
have shown that Selenium can help reduce the risk of cancer:
–A study in Finland showed that men who had low levels of selenium
in their bodies were three times more likely to develop lung cancer then men who had high levels.
–Research in the United States has shown that the states that had
the lowest levels of the mineral selenium in their soil had the
highest levels of cancer.
–A study that was published in the Journal of the American Medical
Association showed that selenium supplementation led to a 50%
reduction in cancer mortality including breast and lung cancers.
I am all about getting minerals through your diet when possible. The best way to get selenium is by adding Brazil nuts (aka Hazelnuts) to your diet. They provide the highest source of selenium I know of. In fact 1 oz. of brazil nuts contains approximately 839 mcg of selenium. mmmm good. So eat a handful!
Your health advocate,
Dr. Laurie
01.24.06
The Big Idea (B.J.Palmer 1944)
A slip on the snowy sidewalk in winter is a small thing. It happens to millions.
A fall from a ladder in the summer is a small thing. It also happens to millions.
The slip or fall produces a subluxation. The subluxation is a small thing.
The subluxation produces pressure on a nerve. That pressure is a small thing.
That decreased flowing produces a dis-eased body and brain. That is a big thing to that man(woman/child).
Multiply that sick man(woman/child) by a thousand, and you control the physical and mental welfare of a city.
Multiply that man (woman/child) by one hundred thirty million, and you forecast and can prophesy the physcial and mental status of a nation.
So the slip or fall, the subluxation, pressure, flow of mental images and dis-ease are big enough to control the thoughts and actions of a nation.
Now comes a man (woman). And one man (woman) is a small thing.
This man (woman) gives an adjustment. The adjustment is a small thing.
The adjustment replaces the subluxation. That is a small thing.
The adjusted subluxation releases pressure upon nerves. That is a small thing.
The released pressure restores health to a man (woman/child). This is a big thing to that man (woman or child).
Multiply that well man (woman/child) by a thousand, and you step up the physical and mental welfare of a city.
Multiply that well man (woman or child) by a million, and you increase the efficiency of a state.
Multiply that well man (woman/child) by a hundred thirty million, and you have produced a healthy, wealthy, and better race for posterity.
So, the adjustment of the subluxation to release pressure upon nerves, to restore mental impulse flow, to restore health, is big enough to rebuild the thoughts and actions of the world.
The idea that knows the cause, that can correct the cause of dis-ease, is one of the biggest ideas known. Without it, nations fall; with it, nations rise.
This idea is the biggest I know of.
B. J. Palmer, 1944
01.23.06
Who am I?
I am a Chiroprator working with the sciences of the universe by turning on the life in man thru the art of the adjustment. I do not prescribe, treat or diagnose conditions. I use only my hands. I work with that “mysterious something” which created my body from two cells.
At a time prescribed aeons ago I was set in this body to experience. That cosmic power which created me, which also moves the seas, rotates the earth, directs the heavens, gives life, takes it away, is everything. And that power which set the universe in motion and created me did not abondon me when I became free of the security of my earthly mother’s womb. It is still with me and protects me as it moves all forms toward their final predestined goal.
It is not mine to educatedly ask “why” or “where,” but to Innately live; and live to help my fellow creatures. And with this Chiropractic adjustment I use all the powers and energies moving this universe, to allow my fellow creatures the chance to live, free of dis-ease.
I wish nothing in return, only the chance to GIVE. I give with the only thing I have, LOVE. And I love all by removing that which interferes with 100% of LIFE. I do not look to others for direction, I look within. I am a perfect expression of God living 24 hours each day for others — I am a PRINCIPLED CHIROPRACTOR.
B.J. Palmer, D.C., Ph.C.
01.15.06
IMMUNE SOUP
Immune Soup – Recipe
Happy Sunday everyone!
As it is Sunday (a day of rest for most of us), I thought maybe a nice recipe to warm up the winter blues (sniffles or cold anyone?) and give our immune system a good boost. This recipe came from a book I have by Stephen Harrod Buhner called Herbal Antibiotics and he gives credit to Andrew Weil’s recipe found in his book Eight Weeks To Optimum Health. I wish to give both gentlemen credit as I love this tasty (really potent) soup and the recipe is as follows:
- 8 cups (237 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bulb garlic (at least 10 cloves), minced
- One 1 ½-inch (3 ½-cm) piece of fresh gingerroot, grated
- 1 ½ cups salted vege-broth powder (find at: www.trinityherb.com)
(or vegetable soup stock, if desired)
- 5 pieces sliced dried astragalus root
- 2 cups fresh, sliced shiitake mushrooms
(or 1 cup dried)
- 1 large reishi mushroom
- Cayenne powder, if desired
- Bring water to boil in large pot.
- Heat olive oil, sauté garlic, onions and ginger until soft and aromatic. Add contents of skillet to water. Add vegebroth powder, shiitake, astragalus, and reishi. Simmer covered two hours.
- Remove from heat, allow to sit for two more hours.
- Remove astragalus and reishi mushroom. Reheat.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and cayenne powder if desired (just enough so that it just brings out a light sweat).
There you have it. Bon-appetit!
Your health advocate,
Dr. Laurie
01.14.06
Targeting Your Skeletal System
The skeletal system is made up of more than just bones. Cartilage, ligaments and other connective tissue serve as connectors or as stabilizers for your skeleton as well. This system not only provides the framework but also is configured in such a manner as to provide protection for soft tissues and vital organs. The bone marrow produces red and white blood cells and other blood elements. The yellow marrow is filled with lipids and the bones also act as a mineral reserve (e.g. calcium stores). The bones and joints function as levers giving us a wide range of motion.
It is clear to see that our skeletal system is vitally important and a major contributor in optimal prolonged and vibrant life. Women have been primary targets over the years warning against the crippling disorder of osteoporosis. But, did you know that in our society today 1 in 4 men also face osteoporosis and that this statistic is rising? Building maximum bone density needs to start early, even in our children. A little known fact is that bone density starts to drop off naturally in our mid thirties with a continuing decline as the years pass. If our children don’t have strong bones early, then when they get to the declining years, what life will they have to look forward to?
It is imperative to begin a good exercise program now, while you still can, frequenting weight bearing and strengthening routines. By adding a highly absorbable natural calcium supplement you can further halt or at least slow the process of declining bone density significantly. And, lastly take control by targeting other specific skeletal areas of concern.
When you are ready to take control of your health in a natural and effective way, before it takes control of you, visit me at www.wilori.com and contact me. I can get you from where you are to where you want to be.
The next objective for discussion is lean body mass which will be our next topic.
Your health advocate,
Dr. Laurie Cribben
01.13.06
Immune System
You and Your Immune System
There are several organs involved with the immune system. These organs are called the lymphoid organs. These organs affect growth, development, and the release of white blood cells called lymphocytes. The blood vessels and lymphatic vessels are important parts of the lymphoid organs, because they carry the lymphocytes to and from different areas in the body. These organs include:
- adenoids (two glands located at the back of the nasal passage)
- appendix (a small tube that is connected to the large intestine)
- blood vessels (the arteries, veins, and capillaries through which blood flows)
- bone marrow (the soft, fatty tissue found in bone cavities)
- blood vessels (the arteries, veins, and capillaries through which blood flows)
- lymph nodes (small organs shaped like beans, which are located throughout the body and connected via the lymphatic vessels)
- lymphatic vessels (a network of channels throughout the body that carries lymphocytes to the lymphoid organs and bloodstream)
- Peyer’s patches (lymphoid tissue in the small intestine)
- spleen (a fist-sized organ located in the abdominal cavity)
- thymus (two lobes that join in front of the trachea behind the breast bone)
- tonsils (two oval masses in the back of the throat)
The job of your immune system, when healthy, is to protect you from colds and flu to cancers and autoimmune diseases. That is, it is supposed to. What happens when you don’t take care of it? Let’s see, colds, flu, cancer and a host of other autoimmune disorders can and eventually will occur.
The optimal functioning of your immune system is dependent on dietary intake, exercise, amount of rest, daily stresses, and nutritional efforts focused on limiting free radical damage. Everyday we are exposed to toxins and chemicals that compromise our immune system. Vigilance is imperative. Some steps include making sure you take in basic nutrients, immune enhancing nutrients and anti-oxidants. Also a regular detoxification program will help relieve the burdens of toxins and allow the immune system to function optimally. How do you accomplish these steps? Eat a diet rich in phytonutrients from fresh organic grown fruits and veggies and drink filtered (or distilled) water. Get proper rest as this will allow your body to regenerate which is essential. Reduce or eliminate stress. Exercise! As we exercise we stimulate a pumping action within the body. This pumping action not only helps to release toxins form the body but also works the lymph system as it does not have a pump of its own. These are of course a few of the lifestyle choices we can make. The average American diet does not provide the necessary components to support or revitalize a suppressed or damaged immune system. Therefore, it is important our immune system gets what it needs, for optimal functioning, from vitamins and herbs
Herbs to consider for the immune system support include, burdock root, dandelion root, astragalus, boneset, and Siberian ginseng. Other components include, garlic, ginger root, onion, shiitake mushrooms and vitamin C, colostrums, lactoferrin and arabinogalactan.Other immune enhancing choices are sweat baths or saunas at least once a month (more often if ill), touching and massage, positive thinking (fun and humor), and reducing commercial factory-farmed meats, increasing organic meats and eating plants that have known effect on overall health. Following at least some of these recommendations is a good start toward the caring and enhancement of our immune system. For information and more specific recommendations on herbs and vitamins, e-mail me at drcribben@gmail.com. Next, in this series of discussion, we will discuss the framework of our body, the skeletal system. Your health advocate, Dr. Laurie
01.11.06
TARGET – Step 5
TARGET – Step 5
Well, here we are on the last component of our Five Steps to Wellness. Hopefully, you are well on your way into making the past four steps a part of your daily routine. As a recap these steps were: Hydration (drinking 8-10 glasses of water), Walking (daily), Cleansing (increasing fiber and colon cleansing annually/biannually), and Nourish (increasing fruits and vegetable etc.).
This final segment is about targeting your body. Where are the problem areas? Does the focus need to be on:
- Heart health
- Weight loss
- Women’s hormone therapy and menopausal treatments
- Men’s prostate health and vitality
- Bone and joint health
- Immune health
- Digestive health
- Fitness and strength health
- Anti-aging health?
Regardless of what area(s) of concern you have, do not ignore it/them. Take action now before you end up in crisis. Target those areas so you can live a prolonged and vibrant life. The three areas of targeting you should address every day are your immune system, your skeletal system and give attention to your lean body mass. Each of these areas definitely impacts your optimal health, wellness and youth. When I talk about youth, I am not referring to chronological age here! You can be 90 and still have youth and vitality in my opinion.
Now that I have defined ‘target,’ in the next few days I will explore these three areas of your immune, skeletal system and lean body mass.
Your health advocate,
Dr. Laurie
01.10.06
On-The-Go dietary choices
Oops… Where did tomorrow go, or I guess that would be yesterday now! I guess you could say that my on-the-go-life style got-up-and-went before I could catch up with it. Such is life!
Let me see, where were we the last time I posted a note? Yes, some on-the-go dietary choices. Please post a comment if you do some fun dietary stuff as I’m sure we would all like a bunch to choose from. Meanwhile, here are some of mine.
On Sunday, during the football games, during those frequent commercials, I take a dozen eggs and boil them. Boiled eggs are quite versatile during the week. You can just crack, peel and eat them whole, put them in a quick salad or make egg salad sandwiches. Just to name a few. DID you know that one egg nets you ~ 6 grams of protein? 
Veggie sticks are the next great snack. While taking in that football game and you-rah-rah-ing for your favorite team, prepare some veggies for the week. Take a cutting board into the living room and cut up some veggies to snack on. Cut up some carrots, celery, (green, red, yellow) peppers and chunks of cukes (cucumbers) or other favorite veggies. 
Nuts! 
Brazil nuts are really high in selenium which has been found to give your immune system a boost. And I am not talking about the stuff you get in a can of mixed nuts. Go to the health food store and pick up some raw, shelled brazil nuts. These nuts are incredibly good for you. There nutritional value includes: protein, fiber, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus and thiamin. The list of nutrients does not stop there as it also has niacin, vitamin E, vitamin B6, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc and copper. The high fat content is mostly unsaturated which is the type that is associated with lowering cholesterol. Yes, this happens to be one of my favorite snacks. Just a hand full is far better than any health food bar to my liking.
How about a big batch of soup? I, for one, love homemade (from scratch) chicken noodle soup or homemade chili. 
Make a big pot and you can eat from the left-overs when you come home late and just don’t feel like cooking a good meal. Best of all, you can freeze individual packs of soup for that really quick meal. After all, isn’t that where things fall apart is when you are just too tired to cook, so you go out and eat a quick burger, fries and a soda?
A little planning ahead can give you more nourishing meals and far better snack selection when you are hungry in-between meals. It is also better for you to eat something every two hours than waiting until you are so hungry you will eat anything! Go ahead; grab a hard boiled egg, a couple sticks of celery or carrots or a handful of nuts. Maximize your diet. A little preparation once a week can not only be healthier but also saves you money.
Your health advocate,
Dr. Laurie
01.08.06
NOURISH – Step 4
NOURISH – Step 4
I know, I know, you eat every day, right? You probably figure all the nourishment you need comes from what you eat daily. Or perhaps you know your diet is, shall we say, lacking, but don’t realize how easy it is to make it better.
Let’s look at some simple things we can do to make our diet choices more nourishing. If you are totally attached to your current eating habits, then perhaps you could entertain taking a really good dietary supplement that will cover what you are currently missing. If you are like the typical individual your diet is made up of more fats, more sugars, more carbohydrates and fewer nutritionally rich foods. What is missing? Missing would be your essential vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and phytochemicals which are critical to building and maintaining good health.
I know you hear this over and over again, but you need to add more fruits and veggies to your diet. Did you know that diets containing substantial and varied amounts of fruits and vegetables could prevent 20% or more of all cases of cancer. This is according to the World Cancer Research Fund, the American Institute for Cancer Research, 1997. Also, you should know that fruits and vegetables are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber carbohydrates and phytochemicals. The health benefits include lowered risk for certain cancers, as mentioned, stroke, heart disease and high blood pressure, just to name a few.
I must interject a word of caution here. ALL VITAMINS are NOT CREATED EQUAL. I can not stress this enough. I grow really weary when my patients say, “well I pick up xyz brand from the grocery store or at WalMart.”
Did you know… Most formulations do not contain the supplements you need on a daily basis or in usable quantities for that matter. Many of those “picked up at the grocery store or WalMart” do not metabolize well in your system, and end up leaving your body before they’ve had a chance to be of benefit. Further, if you happen to have a really good effective formulation, you need to take it consistently over a period of time to benefit from the effects.
What? You don’t like swallowing capsules? Perhaps popping pills just isn’t your bag. Personally, I’m not really crazy about it. However, I recently was introduced to a supplement that I find absolutely perfect for my on-the-go lifestyle.
(Skip this next paragraph if you don’t care about what I take. Just go to the paragraph following and miss the commercial.)
I take this wonderful supplement called LifeHealth On The Go. This stuff is a powder. Yes I said Powder! Really cool, no pills to pop and it is packed with 100 % daily value of essential vitamins and mineral and, yes, 24 different fruits and vegetables. Pardon me if I’m just a bit excited about this stuff, but, it reminds me of those great tasting pixie sticks I used to love as a kid. (Ahh, the dietary choices our parents allowed us as kids). The only difference is that LifeHealth on the go delivers the essential vitamins and minerals as well as significant phytonutrients in a highly absorbable source. I drop it on my tongue after breakfast, drink down a good sized glass of water and off I go. Oops…sorry, sounds like a commercial! Anyway, I just felt compelled to share. If you want to know more about it, just write me at drcribben@gmail.com and I will send you a profile sheet on this wonderful product so you can decide if this might be as great an on-the-go option for you as it is for me. The profile will give you the ingredients, ORAC value (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) and the like.
A profile sheet on a product you consider should be reviewed before ever deciding to take said supplement. It should give you not only a listing of the ingredients, but also the science behind it, product information, features, and benefits. Also, make sure it is something you can see yourself taking consistently. Added criteria I had was convenience and palatability. Just a little food 
for thought.
Tomorrow, I will dwell just a little longer on this step about nourishing. I’ll pull out some info I have on different dietary choices for the On-The-Go lifestyle.
Until next time, this is…
Your health advocate,
Dr. Laurie Cribben
