I am always looking to expand my vitality and health. Lately I have become really dedicated to increasing my energy and taking my commitment to my body to the next level. Over the past couple of years I have felt a gradual decline in energy and focus. I have been told by quite a few naturopaths over the years that I might have Candida, but I never really did anything about it. Last month I finally did something about it. I did a 30 day zero-sugar diet and intestinal cleanse. I have to say it changed my life, within weeks my energy level and overall sense of well being skyrocketed.

Dr. Jefferey McCombs came into our lives a few months ago and it was a great affirmation that I was on the right track with really getting to the bottom on this Candida issue. His website and products are an amazing resource to get your life back on track. We highly recommend Dr. McCombs work and he recently started carrying Body Deli products in his rejuvenation center. We are extremely pleased to announce that Dr. McComb’s will be a regular contributor to our blog. We look forward to reading more about his wisdom about becoming internal environmentalists. Cleaning up our environment should start with us going “green” on the inside first!

Cosmetic Chef
David A. Parker.

Here’s a quote from Dr. Jeff himself, “As people detoxify and choose a healthier lifestyle their bodies become
more sensitive to chemicals and synthetic substances found in main stream body care products. At the McCombs Center for Health, I encourage my patients to choose organic based skin and hair products like those that Body Deli offers.”

God’s Hybrid

By Dr. Jeff McCombs

Somewhere along the primordial way, a bunch of micro-organisms became enclosed by, fewer in number, but larger “tissue” cells and the evolutionary race was on. This co-operative, bi-partisan effort allowed both types of cells to emerge from the primordial goo and the foundation for the human race was set. Through time, dinosaurs, and an ice age or two, this Human/Bacterial (HumBac) hybrid was able to go a lot farther than either party could have gone on their own.

Today’s hybrid, you and I, are now more bacterial than human. It’s estimated that there are approximately 10 trillion human cells wrapped around a digestive system containing 100 trillion cells composed of bacteria, virus, fungi, mold, parasites, and others who have come along for the ride. Of course the human cells have evolved to send emails, text, watch TV, and many other “human” things. The bacterial guys, well they’ve evolved into a cohesive force that involves themselves in the more mundane issues of life and death.

Dr. Bernard Jensen once said that, “Death begins in the colon.” If that’s true, then life begins in the small intestine, or maybe even the stomach. The foods that we eat bring with them, the nutrients that we need to survive and function on a daily basis. They also bring with them, other organisms who ride along on their meal tickets trying to crash the party. It’s up to the 100 trillion cells living in our guts to weed out the bad guys, and process the nutrients in the foods for us to function normally.

The digestive tract is an intricate ballet of organisms, pH, enzymes, nutrients, peptides, and hormones in a dance with its human interface of cells, nerves, blood, lymph, and other fluids. Centuries of evolution have created a delicate synergism that we tend to take for granted. The Ecosystem of the digestive tract is a harmonious balance of craziness. Disturb this balance, and one fruitcake can terrorize the entire HumBac world, causing it to live in fear for its life.

A good example of how this happens is when we take antibiotics. “Anti” means against, and “biotic” means life. For those paying attention, this should be a big clue. Today’s powerful antibiotics have been likened to a terrorist opening fire in a crowded market. The good and the bad both perish. The killing is indiscriminate. In the intestinal world of bacteria et al, this creates chaos, and in the midst of the chaos, a lunatic can take control. The one “lunatic” that commonly follows this scenario is fungal candida. In its normal form in a balanced digestive system, it is a yeast that contributes to the overall health of the system. In its Dr. Jekyll-to-Mr. Hyde transformation, it becomes an invasive fungal organism which continues to destroy bacteria and cross over into the human cells creating havoc and chaos. This seems only fitting, in a way, since a fungal toxin was the first antibiotic and many antibiotics are potentized derivatives of fungal toxins.

Antibiotics have been justly credited for saving lives, but they have also taken lives. Many people die each year from reactions to antibiotics. Well over 140,000 people report to hospitals each year from adverse reactions to antibiotics. Some people experience permanent disability. Everyone who has taken antibiotics will have altered the delicate balance of the digestive tract and the role it plays in our health for years to come.

When antibiotics were first used, it was a common practice to be prescribed probiotics (“pro” meaning for) to be taken along with the antibiotics. This wise practice fell along the way for some reason. It needs to be reinstated. Probiotics can help to minimize some of the negative effects of antibiotics. Protecting our natural resources is something that is important to all of us.

A digestive tract that is in a state of imbalance can lead to digestive diseases; inflammation throughout the body; depression; arthritis; hormonal imbalances; headaches; skin conditions; rapid aging; fatigue; brain fog; and a host of other problems that involves every human cell, tissue, and organ. For those who have taken antibiotics, this imbalance needs to be reversed.

We need to pay more attention to the 100 trillion fellow passengers that accompany us on our journey through life. We need to be mindful of what goes into the body via liquids, foods, and the air we breathe. Our fellow passengers require nutrient-dense foods and periodic detoxification to assist them with the vital roles they play for us.

John Knowles, the former President of the Rockefeller Foundation put it well when he said, “The next major advance in the health of the American people will be determined by what the individual is willing to do for himself.”

So whether we’re God’s hybrid or Darwin’s HumBac, we need to exhibit a conscious mastery of managing this intricate interrelationship of life, or its back to the goo, or worse, to the doctor.

Dr. Jeffrey S. McCombs, DC, is a 3rd generation Doctor of Chiropractic, author of the book: LifeForce, and developer of The McCombs Plan (formerly known as The Life Force Plan). His 25 years of ongoing research and practice emphasizes addressing the nutritional, environmental, emotional, structural, and biochemical aspects of acute and chronic health conditions in his patients.

He can be reached at www.mccombsplan.com, 888.236.7780.

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The Body Deli has been the exclusive skin care line for WeCare Spa for over 5 years. WeCare is one of the very few spas in the country that specializes in detox and internal cleansing. Fasting is WeCare’s approach to restore the body back to balance or equilibrium. WeCare is a bohemian spa/resort located in Desert Hot Springs California. WeCare provides its guests with a distinctive and unique experience in the California Desert, just outside of world famous Palm Springs. Numerous celebrities frequent WeCare Spa, such as Alicia Silverstone, Minnie Driver, pop singer Avril Levine and supermodels of the likes of Linda Evangelista and Agyness Deyn.

I have been giving a weekly class at WeCare for years teaching about holistic skincare and showcasing Body Deli’s fresh, living food for the skin products to a very dedicated group of people that are serious about their health and about anything that goes on or in their bodies. Our new blog will be featuring the great therapists that do treatments in the fabulous spas that carry Body Deli products. So often the attention is paid to the spa, but it is really the therapist that makes your treatment a memorable experience. I would like to introduce our readers to Barbara Conway, lead esthetician at WeCare Spa. The following is from Barbara’s bio from WeCare.

Barbara’s extensive background in eastern healing modalities creates a unique and distinctive experience to her signature beauty treatments. Esthetics is much more than applying products to the skin, a truly effective facial will stimulate the subtle energy flow that restores circulation and activates acupressure points that revitalize and enliven the complexion. Barbara’s gift is her healing touch that is much more than just skin deep.

Inspired by Native American traditions she uses her understanding of plants and essential oils to create a sensory experience that effects the body on multiple energetic levels. Extensively trained in a multitude of techniques, her training in the Acupressure Face-lift uses the principles of pressure points to effect the meridians on the body to enhance vitality, increase muscle tone and release tension that results in a more youthful complexion.

Barbara is deeply committed to the purity and quality of the products that she uses in her treatments. The skin is the largest organ of the body and absorbs up to 70% of whatever is applied topically. This commitment has lead Barbara to source the finest organic products that will feed and nourish  the skin at the cellular level. Also Barbara custom blends oils, herbs and earth clays to enhance her treatments. Barbara believes that fresh products actually deliver a higher potency or “living” potential that our cells recognize, which results in renewal and rejuvenation at the cellular level. Barbara uses locally handcrafted raw, organic products made from The Body Deli, that are delivered fresh to WeCare weekly. Body Dei’s superfood enhanced products deliver the vital nutrients to feed and nourish Barbara’s clients, resulting in truly unique and effective treatments.

Harnessing multiple holistic methods Barbara draws on her spiritual and intuitive nature to elevate a “facial” into a transformative healing experience. Using sound vibrational techniques, gemstones and aromatherapy, Barbara harmonizes the flow of “chi” or subtle life energy that encourages the integration of body, mind, and spirit. Enjoy a deep sense of relaxation and inner peace as your skin is hydrated, nourished and revitalized.

Barbara Conway, has lived in the desert for over 20 years. Barbara is inspired and nurtured by the Native American culture and healing power of the deserts powerful landscape. For the last twenty years Barbara has committed her life to studying alternative and holistic healing techniques. Her special relationship with the plant world has allowed her to cultivate a deep and profound understanding of how the essences of plants. flowers and the Earth effect our well-being and health. Have worked in the Coachella Vally’s finest spas and resorts, Barbara has developed a devoted clientele that seeks out her transformational beauty treatments. Barbara has been the lead Esthetician at WeCare for four years and feels that the unique healing experience that WeCare offers is the perfect compliment for her own personal philosophy. In her free time, Barbara enjoys gardening, hiking, her Qigong practice, singing and playing music with friends and family.

If you have a chance to visit WeCare Spa, look up Barbara she has great hands and gives a truly great facial. Two thumbs up way up!

Cosmetic Chef

David A. Parker.

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