Category Archives: Detox
A Colonic Can Ease Discomfort
The lower abdomen is a busy place, home to a host of critically important organ systems: kidneys, gallbladder, the liver, the spleen, pancreas, uterus, ovaries, plus five to six feet of colon and the small intestines. “When there is pain in the lower abdomen, many practitioners recommend a colonic for their patients, as a way to reduce pressure on organ systems,” says Darlene Holloway, founder and principal at the Alternative Health Center of Cary. “A colonic may not cure the problem, but it very often provides a high measure of relief. Continue reading
Toxins and the Nature of Healing
“When the colon is congested with stagnant wastes,” says Ms. Holloway, “toxins can back up into the system and pollute the inner environment. Susan gave every indication that her entire system was suffering from toxic pollution. Poisons in the colon can re-enter and circulate in the bloodstream, making us feel ill, tired, or weak.” Continue reading
Detox with Colon Hydrotherapy
What is less well known is that, in the hands of an expert, colon hydrotherapy is a highly individualized procedure. “So much depends on the needs of the individual client,” she says. “It’s common for us to work with patients who are being treated for cancer with chemotherapy, for example—and that require its own special protocol. On one hand, we want to make sure the chemo drugs remain in the system long enough to do their work, and at the end of the chemo cycle, we want to draw those toxins out. Continue reading
