Tag Archives: Detox
Rehab: Long Distance Run Not a Sprint
Rehabilitation can require months and even years of effort, and the fruits of the journey can be especially sweet, notes Dr. Darlene Holloway, a naturopath and founder of the Alternative Health Center of Cary. In her mid-fifties, Eleanor—a real client … Continue reading
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
Many Paths to Healing
Darlene Holloway is certainly in the forefront in the Triangle in offering different paths to healing. In her Alternative Health Center of Cary, a steadily increasing flow of clients come to her and her therapist colleagues for ion detoxification, colon hydrotherapy, sports massage, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, biofeedback, pregnancy massage, infant massage, Swedish/therapeutic massage, and ear candling. Continue reading
