The McCombs Plan

Posted by: KC McCorriston

The Lifeforce Plan is one of the best decisions I have made, and will continue to make, in my life. The Plan (now called McCombs Plan) is a detox system that we support in the office that balances out the yeast and candida in our bodies. We get imbalanced candida in our body due to toxins and also antibiotics. This imbalance can come through as many symptoms, a few examples: fatigue, food cravings, depression, irregularity, digestion issues, weight issues, muscle pain and weakness, etc. There are many different outcomes that draw people to the Lifeforce Plan.

-It cleans the body and leaves a person feeling refreshed, energized, and at peak health.
-Many people lose weight and also rid of various other health issues.
-It helps people to understand what foods work well with their body specifically and what foods can meet particular needs.
-It also redefines food and the relationship one can have with supplying themselves with nutrition.

The plan consists of a specific diet, supplements, and daily sweating. When I first looked at the plan I was very intimidated and felt a little out of my league. After I started I was surprised at how my cravings were little to none and how the diet just became a part of my life. Although it did require a bit more planning, especially if I wasn't going to be at home, it was well worth it to get healthy and fulfilling foods. It was the first time for as long as I can remember that I didn't need a cup of coffee in the morning because my energy levels were so high. The daily sweating was the most challenging to find time for, but by far the most rewarding. It required me to find a small amount of time everyday to relax and spend time taking care of myself. Not only did I lose 25 pounds, but I also felt better as a whole, on the outside and inside. After the plan I was able to digest dairy for the first time in my life and found many patterns from the plan forming into a new lifestyle. The plan is set up so that you slowly add different foods back into your life, because of this I felt much more in touch with my own needs, on the nutritional level and beyond. If this plan at all strikes an interest with you, please do not hesitate to talk to me or the doctors about it or go to their website: http://mccombsplan.com/. Not only is it a great way to cleanse yourself, but is a chance to transform your life in a way you may not expect.

Getting Your Vitamin B's While Only Eating Trees

Posted by: Whitney Compton


Since becoming a vegetarian three months ago, I have experienced really great changes in my body. I have more energy, my mind seems to be clearer and in tune with my body, and I have been unintentionally eating healthier by not having the meats tempt me into fatty meals. However, my diet does have to be intentional. I have had to check labels to be sure there aren't animal products. But more importantly, I have needed to make sure my body is getting the nutrients that animals usually provide. Many people question if I am getting enough protein. Beans, eggs, cheese, milk, Boca products, and nuts frequent my cupboards and fridge now. Up until a couple of weeks ago I thought I was doing great and had this whole veg-head thing down. Then Dr. Taka asked me if I was taking a B-12 or B-complex vitamin. I learned that these B vitamins have no vegetarian source, they only come from animals. These B-complex vitamins are important for the cardiovascular system and are extremely important for vegans or child vegetarians. While we don't carry B-12 or B-complex vitamins individually in the office, you can find them in your local store. However, the Orenda All-In-One male and female multi-vitamins do contain the B-12 and B-6 vitamins that you can incorporate into your diet. And vegetarian or not we could all use some extra healthful nutrients in our bodies!

Unlock Your Inner Yogi

Posted by: KC McCorriston

Yoga, an ancient but perfect science, deals with the evolution of humanity. This evolution includes all aspects of one's being, from bodily health to self-realization. Yoga means union - the union of body with consciousness and consciousness with the soul. Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one's actions. ~B.K.S. Iyengar, Astadala Yogamala

How would we be able to utilize the benefits of yoga if our body is already out of balance? How can we truly feel connections in our body if our neuro-emotional system is out of sync? How could we relax and let peace in if we are always in defense mode and just trying to hold ourselves together?

These were once questions I didn't even know I should be asking until I experienced them first hand. I never expected my yoga practice to benefit the way it has from my treatment at The Balancing Center, and I know many other people who feel the same way. I had been practicing yoga for about two years on and off before I moved to Chicago and started working at The Balancing Center. After my treatment I noticed my practice evolving. Not only did I feel more flexible and capable of poses, but I also felt more in touch with myself. I felt more energy and dedication to my practice. Then the doctors started working with me on the foundation movement practices and how I can use my body more properly not only in my yoga, but in my everyday activities. My whole treatment helped me bring yoga into my daily life and really build my practice. Once I had my body back in balance I started working with Emily (who is available to teach yoga privately or in double session right here in the office). Emily brings the focus to the movement-breath combination that is crucial to yoga and really focuses on the person she's with and their needs/desires. She really helped me round out my practice and get a healthier, more personal, holistic view on yoga.

If you practice yoga, and want help from some of the doctors on poses or correct positioning, just bring it up in your next office visit. Also it's always a good idea to continue connecting your yoga practice with your healthcare and perhaps even setting up an appointment with Emily. Out of all the gains of my personal treatment, I know being more in touch with myself and my movements is something I am eternally grateful for.