Seminar: Getting Pregnant Naturally

24th August 2010 by Gene Cobb, D.C. under Increase Fertility     

1 Hour Seminar Seminar Reveals How You Can Increase Fertility Naturally

When a couple can’t conceive a child after trying a reasonable amount of time, it’s usually due to an imbalance in the body. These imbalances can come from one or a combination of the following:

1. Structure
2. Biochemistry
3. Toxins
4. Emotion

In my experience when these areas are thoroughly evaluated and properly treated, conception can often happen quickly when previously thought to be impossible. No evasive exams or procedures are needed to find or treat this condition.

I use a combination of effective and proven techniques to evaluate and treat infertility. These include:

  • Applied Kinesiology
  • Applied Nutrition
  • Homeopathy
  • Neuro-Emotional Technique
  • Neuro-Modulation Technique
  • Chiropractic adjustments

At this seminar you will learn if you can get pregnant naturally saving 1,000s of dollars and the side effects of invitro fertilization. You will see these techniques demonstrated to find the root causes and effectively treat your infertility without the need for drugs, surgery or other invasive procedures.

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Let The Placebo Effect Heal You Too

23rd August 2010 by Gene Cobb, D.C. under Alternative Healing     

How do placebos heal people?

One of the most interesting things for me is to observe scientific studies to evaluate the effectiveness of a drug. This is done all the time, they get two groups to observe. One group gets the actual drug which they hope will cause a desired effect or cure. The other group is the “placebo group” who usually gets something like a sugar pill but thinks they may be taking the drug. In other words, they don‘t know they are the placebo group. Most people are more interested in the group taking the drug to see if it’s effective. In fact billions of dollars are spent to test the effectiveness of drugs in this way.

I’m more interested in the placebo group because there are always some people who respond to the “sugar pill” with the desired effect or cure they were hoping to get from the drug. Why is this? Is it that they thought they were taking the drug and believed they would get better and did? Was it just by chance? To me it proves one important thing …

The body has the ability to heal itself!

If a person in the placebo group got better because they believed they would, why cant more people do that? If there was a way to get into the subconscious and remove charged emotions causing a person to be ill or diseased and cause congruency to becoming well, could that level the playing field? Could more people get better without the drug like the few in the placebo group do?

There is way! It’s called Neuro-Emotional Technique and it works! I use it in my office everyday with amazing results! Yes that’s right, you can have the placebo effect on command.

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Is Lou Gehrig’s Disease Curable

21st August 2010 by Gene Cobb, D.C. under Wellness Center     

Your body can heal it’s self from Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Syndrome has a poor prognosis medically speaking. To a Medical Doctor, ALS is a death sentence.

However there are natural ways to manage, help and in some cases even cure ALS an aggressive and deadly condition of the upper and lower motor-neurons of the nervous system.

As always with any condition I always use the 4 pillars of health to evaluate and treat my patients. These include:

1) Structure. If your nervous system is being compromised structurally such as a misaligned vertebra for example, this causes an imbalance in the nervous system and everything down stream of the nerve impingement is compromised leading to many of the symptoms of Lou Gehrigs Disease.

2) Biochemistry (nutrition). Nutritional deficiencies can manifest in the body over time as organ failures, diseases and conditions often times explained as conditions of unknown origin. In the case of Lou Gehrig’s Syndrome I use a very specific nutritional protocol. It includes the following organic whole food concentrates from Standard Process:

  • Cardio Plus
  • Ribonucleic Acid
  • Organic Iodine
  • B6 Niacinamide

Exact dosages are determined by your body’s individual needs. There is no “one size fits all” cure for ALS. What your body needs to manage or cure ALS is as unique as your finger prints.

3) Toxins. We are surrounded by toxins everyday. The build up of toxins in our bodies eventually manifest in some form of imbalance resulting an a variety of symptoms. Eliminating toxins and purifying your body allow you body to spend it’s energy and resources healing.

4) Emotion. Emotion or stress can cause anything and everything to go wrong in the mind and body which are connected and effect each other.

When all 4 pillars of health are evaluated, treated and properly functioning, the body can heal itself. Otherwise your body will run like a 4 cylinder car that’s missing a spark plug or two…

Original Question was asked of a Medical Doctor:

Q: Is there a cure or treatment for ALS?
A: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that causes muscle weakness. It is incurable and eventually fatal.  Original Article
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Who do you want treating you or your loved one for ALS? A medical doctor who feels Lou Gehrigs Disease is a death sentence or a healer who helps your body heal itself?

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Are kid’s allergies an epidemic?

20th August 2010 by Gene Cobb, D.C. under Allergies     

Children especially in this generation as compared with previous ones, have been immunized for everything. When I was a kid everyone got the mumps, chicken pox and the measles. These days if a child sneezes they invent some new experimental vaccine to try and prevent it. The fact is it’s good for kids to get sick! When we get an infection we create antibodies to fight the infection and build up an arsenal of weapons for the immune system to use for future invaders.

Most children in industrialized countries eat more than their weight in sugar each year. Sugar cuts the immune systems function up to 50%.

Children in America are fat and starving to death at the same time. Because of most peoples improper diets, their bodies are missing vital nutrients for building a strong immune system. At the same time they are eating high calorie empty foods which are harmful to their bodies and immune systems.

Toxins play a big role in the modern rise in allergies. Toxic chemicals are everywhere. In our food, our water, our cleaning products, our hygene products, heavy metals and formaldahyde in immunization shots we give to our children. Another factor most people don’t consider is the role that stress plays in the immune system.

Ask any Doctor of any dicipline and they will tell you, stress can cause anything to go wrong in the body including death! Real answers to these real problems can be found.

I love curing allergies because when my patients start experiencing life without allergies and the side effects of common allergy medications their quality of life drastically improves.  I find and treat these underlying causes that result in allergies as well as other symptoms from imballance to the immune system and nervous system.

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America’s Obcession with Red Meat

19th August 2010 by Gene Cobb, D.C. under Wellness Center     

My opinion about red meat. It’s in response to Terry Hall who loves to cook thick juicy steaks on the bar-b-que. Because you asked…

Consumption of red meat should be kept to a minimum for several reasons.

  1. The most obvious reason is the saturated fat can cause high cholesterol and increase chances for clogged arteries. High cholesterol isn’t the only reason. In fact Native Eskimos eat a diet of extremely high fat and have a very low rate of heart disease. This is due to the high levels of fish oil which is loaded with omega 3 EFA’s which are good for the heart and drive out LDL’s or low density lipoproteins which cause bad cholesterol. Cholesterol is not bad. In fact hormones are made from cholesterol, you just need the right kind.
  2. Another reason red meat is not good to eat too much of is that is has arrachadonic acid which causes inflammation. Inflammation is the most common cause of pain in the body.
  3. Large amounts of red meat can also increase chances of developing gout.

If you’ve lived a life time enjoying red meat there’s good news…

The heart is responds to proper nutrition faster than any other organ of the body. With the proper nutritional therapy even serious heart conditions can be turned around in a fairly short amount of time. Add in regular exercise, proper spinal alignment for a healthy nervous system with precise chiropractic adjustments, clearing the body of harmful toxins and balancing the emotional stressors and your heart will be happy and healthy!

Terry’s asked me to review this article and share my opinion:

Eating too much red meat has long been a no-no for people with high cholesterol and other risk factors for heart disease. But it hasn’t always been clear how much is too much. Read the article here. (opens a new window)

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Control Anxiety & Panic Disorders Naturally

18th August 2010 by Gene Cobb, D.C. under Wellness Center     

Panic disorders, including anxiety and their associated physical symptoms often come from a condition known as hypoadrenia.

Hypoadrenia is when your adrenal glands become weak or out of balance. The hormones that the adrenal glands produce become diminished and many symptoms can arise. These symptoms can include anxiety, panic disorders, depression, digestion disorders, acid reflux, sugar processing problems and hormone imbalance.

By far the most common cause of hypoadrenia is emotional stress. The most effective way to treat these emotional components is with a therapy called Neuro-Emotional Technique or NET. I use NET with my patients everyday with great success. In addition to NET, we typically need to use an adrenal supplement in the form of a whole food concentrate. I recommend organic whole food concentrates from Standard Process.

Lastly it’s important to check your nervous system for any nerves that innervate the adrenal glands that may be pinched between the vertebra of the spine. Pinched nerves or subluxations are corrected with precise Chiropractic adjustments as needed. I also evaluated you for toxins which may be interfering with the nervous system and if found, treated with safe homeopathy.

This article was inspired by this CNN Heath Question:

Why is panic disorder classified as just a psychiatric condition when there are so many physical symptoms (some painful) that arise during the attack? They would occur whether in good/bad mood, or even asleep?

This is a great question that cuts right to the heart of mind-body medicine. Panic attacks are a great example of how our false dichotomies between emotional and physical issues really don’t stand up to the way the world really is. Panic attacks are so physical, in fact, that they are often first diagnosed when a person goes to the emergency room absolutely convinced that he or she is having a heart attack. Click to read the full article (opens a new window).

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STOP Menstrual Cramps Naturally

16th August 2010 by Gene Cobb, D.C. under Wellness Center     

Natural Menstrual Camp Prevention

A recent USA Today Article (see below) discussed research that indicated Menstrual Cramps may change women’s brains…

In my experience, menstrual cramps are considered by many to be a normal and expected part of a females menstrual cycle. Along with other PMS type symptoms such as depression, mood change, abdominal bloating are also thought by many to be normal and/or even expected. This suffering saddens me.

The truth is these symptoms are not normal and they are your bodies way of telling you there is something wrong.  More specifically you are out of balance. Imbalances are often missed when a Doctor evaluates blood tests, hormone levels and other lab tests because the normal range for many of these tests are so wide that women at either end of the normal scale have test levels that are too high or too low for their individual body.

The cause of menstrual cramps in my opinion is almost always multi-factoral and all factors must be treated for the underlying problem and associated symptoms to go away. I find the source of these imbalances are caused by one or a combination of the four problems:

  • Structural Issues: A misalignment in vertebra of the spine or in the joints of the pelvis where nerves that innervate the reproductive system are being pinched and cause painful menstrual cramping.
  • Nutritional Deficiencies: Improper nutrition, can make your body lack the internal resources for cramp free menstruation.
  • Toxins: The burden of toxins in the body can make natural pain free menstruation impossible.
  • Stress: Emotionally stressful times can cause imbalances that manifest as menstrual cramps.

Each of these areas needs to be evaluated for successful treatment to be given. Over-the-counter medication, prescribed medications and even holistic medications & supplements only treat one or two of these factors that cause your painful menstrual cramping. In my experience, most drugs only mask the pain, but also cause additional toxicity and/or nutritional deficiencies which in turn set you up for worse cramping next month and creating a vicious cycle of dependence on drugs…

Here is the original USA Today Article:

Menstrual cramps are often dismissed as a mere nuisance, but new research suggests the monthly misery may be altering women’s brains. Click here to read the USA Today article

Severe menstrual cramps affect everyone in your life, especially your children.

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ADHD & Back To School

13th August 2010 by Gene Cobb, D.C. under ADHD     

CNN published an article ADHD: Who makes the diagnosis?

As a toddler, Ian Barrier got expelled from day care.

“They just said that he was all over the place, he couldn’t handle the structure, they didn’t have the staff or the skills to deal with it,” said his mother, Amy Barr. “They said, ‘We think he has ADD or ADHD’ and I’m like, ‘What is that?” Click to read the CNN Article (opens new window)

From a Mind / Body perspective: ADHD is another over diagnosed condition.

It seems like half the kids in America have been diagnosed with this condition and are taking an assortment of dangerous and harmful drugs to manage it. The problem with this approach is that it never deals with the underlying cause of the condition.

Some drugs may seem to help manage the symptoms of ADHD but they never cure ADHD.

Something most Doctors will not tell you, (because they do not know themselves), is that one of the main causes of ADHD is multiple allergies. Parents often miss this because these allergies don’t always manifest with the classic allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, hives or rash. Often times the allergies causing ADHD manifest with no symptoms other than behavioral issues. I’ve seen dozens of these cases in my office where this is the problem. When the allergies are cleared or desensitized, ADHD goes away without the need for drugs.

I feel for the parents of these children who have been diagnosed with ADHD and I don’t blame them for feeling the need to drug them so they can function at school and elsewhere. Parents often times don’t know what else to do so they take the advice of their medical Doctors and join the growing ranks of the population that are in my opinion being misdiagnosed.

As a back to school special, I am offering a full ADHD evaluation at no charge (FREE). Call (760) 942-9509 to schedule an appointment and mention this article and I will help you discover the underlying cause of their ADHD to make the 2010/2011 school year the best  for everyone.

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Detox and Weight Loss

30th July 2010 by Gene Cobb, D.C. under Detox     

Many of you may be setting new years resolutions and I hope they include your health! Our modern environment as well as much of our food and water are filled with toxins. Much of our nations food is not what it use to be… genetically altered(GMO), pesticides, chemical fertilizers, the list goes on! Our bodies can only take so much of this before we get out of balance which usually result in unwanted symptoms. Metabolic organs such as the liver, gall bladder, thyroid, adrenals and the GI system can get hit particularly hard. A compromised metabolism can result in many types of symptoms including: fatigue, depression, anxiety, digestive disorders and weight gain.

Thank goodness our bodies are resilient and have the ability to heal themselves! All we need is to take care of them with a good detoxification and proper nutrition. You have seen many “detox” programs out there as well as thousands of weight loss programs. The problem is most of them are trendy, unhealthy and usually temporary in their results at best. I’ve done a lot of research and testing of many detox and or weight loss programs and the best by far has been the body purification program from Standard Process. As many of you already know I’ve used Standard Process products in my office for many years. In my opinion they make the best whole food nutritional supplements available. I have personally done this program 3 times already over the past few years and am currently in the middle of doing it for the 4th time. I know for myself the the fantastic results from doing this. I’ve made it one of my resolutions to do this program every 6 months to keep my high level of health. I’m in my mid 40′s and have never been in better shape. In my next post I’ll explain the program in it’s entirety.

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Detox: Standard Process Purification Program

30th July 2010 by Gene Cobb, D.C. under Detoxification     

Key Questions About Purification

  • Why do I need purification?
  • How do I determine my toxic load?
  • What are the benefits of purification?How is purification different from any other diet?

Purification is merely the internal cleansing and detoxification of your body. Think of it as “spring cleaning” for your insides.

Why do I need purification?

Purification, also known as detoxification, can help you remove natural toxins from your body and help maintain a healthy weight. We are exposed to external toxins everyday, including pollutants, pesticides, and chemicals. Internally our bodies produce waste byproducts as a result of normal metabolic function. Although your body is designed to rid itself of these toxins naturally, it can become overburdened.

Purification offers your body additional support to expel natural toxins and minimize your weight, which is important to maintaining your health and vitality.

Toxins can contribute to a wide range of conditions:

  • Stuffy head
  • Fatigue or difficulty sleeping
  • Digestion and other gastrointestinal problems
  • Food cravings and weight gain
  • Reduced mental clarity
  • Low libido

How do I determine my toxic load?

Your toxic load is the amount of toxins that your body needs to process. By answering the following questions, you may gain some insight as to your current toxic load.

  1. Yes No: Do you or have you eaten processed foods?
  2. Yes No: Do you eat non-organic fruits and vegetables?
  3. Yes No: Do you eat meat and poultry that are not free range?
  4. Yes No: Do you consume genetically altered food?
  5. Yes No: Do you or have you ever used artificial sweeteners?
  6. Yes No: Do you drink soda?
  7. Yes No: Do the foods you eat have preservatives, additives, dyes, or sweeteners added?
  8. Yes No: Do you eat fast foods and/or eat out regularly?
  9. Yes No: Do you charbroil or grill foods?
  10. Yes No: Do you drink coffee regularly?
  11. Yes No: Do you drink alcohol?
  12. Yes No: Do you drink tap water?

If the majority of your answers are “yes”, then it is likely that your diet contributes significantly to your toxic load. Beyond diet, many external toxins, such as perfumes, cleaners, and pollution, add to your load. Your health care professional can help you assess your toxic load.

What are the benefits of purification?
A purification program can have a significant, positive effect on the biochemistry of the body while allowing natural toxins and byproducts of daily metabolism to be eliminated. By participating in a purification program, you may notice the following:

  • Improved weight management results
  • Increased energy
  • Better digestion
  • Less bloating
  • Clearer skin
  • Shinier hair
  • Disappearance or lessening of past conditions†

How is purification different than any other diet?
The Standard Process Purification Program is not a diet. It is a program that helps you live a healthier life by purifying, nourishing, and maintaining a healthy body and weight.
Our purification program emphasizes supplements and whole foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, while limiting high-calorie, refined foods and saturated fats. Nourishing yourself with nutrient-rich foods will provide the complex combination of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are needed to protect the body and promote optimal health.†

Program Details
The foundation of our 21-day purification program includes eating whole, organic, and unprocessed foods; taking whole food supplements; and drinking plenty of water. You will eat vegetables and fruit from days 1-10, with select proteins added at day 11. It’s simple, yet clinically effective.

What Supplements Will I Use During Purification?
While participating in the Purification Program, your health care professional will recommend you take the following whole food supplements.

  • SP Cleanse® – Purification: Taken 3 times per day on days 1-7
  • SP Complete™ – Nutritious Supplement Shakes: Taken 2-3 times per day throughout the program.
  • Gastro-Fiber® – Fiber Support: Taken 3 times per day throughout the program
  • SP Green Food™ – Phytonutrients: Taken 2 times per day on days 8-21

What Will I Eat?

  • Vegetables: You can eat an unlimited amount of vegetables from the list below (use organic whenever possible). Your vegetable intake should be twice the amount of fruit intake. Average serving size = ½ cup
    • No dried or canned vegetables; frozen OK
    • Fresh juices made from vegetables are also allowed
    • Most vegetables may be steamed for four minutes or stir fried over low heat; however, for best results, consume ½ of your vegetables raw
    • Fresh organic herbs and spices are optional
    • Types of Veggies:
      • Artichokes
      • Asparagus
      • Beets, red (Steam for 20-30 minutes or until soft)
      • Bok choyBroccoli or brocciflower
      • Brussels sprouts
      • Cabbage (all types)
      • Carrots
      • Cauliflower
      • Celery
      • Chives
      • Onions
      • Leeks
      • Garlic
      • Cucumbers
      • Eggplant
      • Kohlrabies
      • Mushrooms
      • Peppers (any color)
      • Radishes
    • Lettuce and Greens
      • Arugula
      • Beet greens
      • Collard greens
      • Dandelion greens
      • Endive
      • Escarole
      • Kale
      • Mustard greens
      • Radicchio
      • Red and green leaf
      • Romaine
      • Spinach
      • Swiss chard
      • Watercress
    • Oils Average serving size = 1 tsp. Servings: 4-7 teaspoons per day. Should be cold-pressed and unprocessed Use high-quality oils, such as:
      • Coconut oil
      • Extra-virgin olive oil
      • Fish oil
      • Flaxseed oil (Keep refrigerated, do not heat)
      • Grape seed oil
    • Spring Water: Drink a minimum of 8 glasses (64 oz.) of spring water a day
    • Fruit: These fruits are just a sampling. Keep in mind that you should eat twice as many servings of vegetables as fruits–fresh or frozen only, no dried or canned fruit (use organic whenever possible). Average serving size indicated.
      • Apples, 1 medium
      • Apricots, raw (3 medium)
      • Avocados, ¼
      • Bananas, ½ per shake
      • Blackberries, 1 cup
      • Blueberries, 1 cup
      • Cantaloupe, ½ medium
      • Cherries, 15
      • Cranberries, 1 cup whole
      • Figs, 2
      • Grapefruit, 1 whole
      • Grapes, 15
      • Guavas, 1 whole
      • Honeydew melon, ¼ small
      • Kiwis, 1 whole
      • Kumquats, 1 whole
      • Lemons, 1 whole
      • Limes, 1 whole
      • Loganberries, 1 cup
      • Mangos, 1 whole
      • Mulberries, 1 cup
      • Nectarines, 2 small
      • Oranges, 1 large
      • Papayas, 1 small
      • Peaches, 2 small
      • Pears, 1 medium
      • Pineapple, ½ cup
      • Plums, 2 small
      • Pomegranates, 1 whole
      • Raspberries, 1 ½ cup
      • Rhubarb, 1 cup
      • Strawberries, 1 ½ cup
      • Tangerines, 2 small
      • Tomatoes, 1 medium
    • Lentils* or Rice: Average serving size = ½ cup cooked, 1-2 servings of lentils or 1 serving of wild or brown rice per day
      • *Lentils are recommended over rice because lentils have a higher protein content
    • Protein Sources (optional – can be added to program on day 11) Average serving size = 3 oz. cooked. Total servings: 2-4 per day, with 1-2 servings being fish
      • Fish should be deep sea fish (e.g. salmon, cod, or sea bass), not farm raised.
      • Select lean meat (chicken) that is organic, free range, antibiotic free, and hormone free, if possible.
      • Prepare by broiling, baking, roasting, or poaching
      • No cured, smoked, or luncheon meats
      • Ask Mr Cobb about adding 2 scoops of Whey Pro Complete, a powdered protein supplement, to each SP Complete shake for additional protein. (Whey Pro Complete can be added to shakes starting on day 1.)

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