How are colonics and cleaning baked lasagna from a dirty pan the same? Pamela Whitney, ND, says it’s a perfect metaphor for colonic irrigation in an article put out by the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy. If you’ve ever baked lasagna, you’ve probably had to clean out the messy pan afterward. It’s a difficult task. But if you let it soak in water overnight, it’s much easier to get off the next morning. Colonic irrigation accomplishes the same thing by using water to cleanse the bowel. The sterilized water removes caked-on fecal matter that is otherwise very difficult to flush out. That fecal matter contains bad bacteria, parasites and other toxins.

Conditions colonics can help

If you think of your digestive tract as that dirty lasagna pan, it’s easier to see how compacted fecal matter can have a major impact on your health. If that hardened lasagna is left in the pan for too long without soaking, it collects bacteria and toxins. But unlike the pan, bacteria and toxins in your bowels can be absorbed into the body. That absorption can overwhelm your kidneys, liver, skin, lungs and other vital organs. When your organs are overwhelmed, certain illnesses can be triggered.

Cleansing your system can help prevent or treat certain conditions including:

Allergies

Acne

Constipation

Irritable bowel syndrome

Skin rashes

Arthritis

ADD

Hypertension

Fibromyalgia

Asthma

Chronic Fatigue

Multiple Sclerosis

Headaches

A colonic can rid bacteria and impacted fecal matter from the body, preventing the absorption of toxins.

Contact one of our two Los Angeles spa locations for your colon hydrotherapy consultation today!

Palos Verdes Spa – 310-392-9190

Santa Monica Spa – 310-399-1722

Yes! Colonic irrigation is a safe treatment when administered by a qualified colon hydrotherapist.

There seems to be a lot of speculation about the safety of colonics these days. We’d like to clear up some common misconceptions.

How it works

A lubricated, sterile speculum is inserted into the anus — all instruments are disposable and new, so that they are completely sterile. Then a soothing flow of warm, filtered and sterile water is gently instilled into the colon. Activating the natural peristalsis of the body, it moves excess waste and toxins out while simultaneously hydrating the body.

Your bowel will not be injured by a colonic, nor will it be painful. The certified colon hydrotherapist will work with you to maximize the benefits of the process via gentle massage.

Your dignity

You’re fully covered at all times during the process, keeping your dignity intact. We’d have it no other way. If at any time you feel uncomfortable, you can let the hydrotherapist know and they’ll do whatever is necessary to improve your comfort level.

Are they safe for everyone?

Your hydrotherapist will consult with you before the colonic begins. Make sure to tell them about any health you conditions that you may have so that they can take it into consideration.

We recommend cleansing for adults and teens (with parental consent). It’s highly recommended for frequent travelers and those who are highly stressed or emotionally challenged.

For more information on detox and the safety of colonics, contact us at one of our two Los Angeles colon hydrotherapy spas:

Palos Verdes Spa – 310-392-9190

Santa Monica Spa – 310-399-1722

When it comes to colon cleansing, fiber can do wonders – in addition to colon hydrotherapy, it’s crucial for cleaning out the digestive system. But that is not its only claim to fame. Fiber can also lower your blood sugar levels and cut cholesterol.

Unfortunately, most people don’t get enough fiber. The average person gets around 15 grams per day, which is simply not enough. Women need around 25 grams per day. Men require up to 40 grams for proper digestive function.

Fortunately, there are plenty of high-fiber foods. Here are five of our favorites:

Beans

If you’re looking to increase your fiber, turn to beans. Any kind of bean will really do. Some of our favorite kinds are white beans, black beans and kidney beans. In addition to fiber, they are packed full of protein and potassium. Just make sure you get the organic variety that isn’t in a can. Cook them and combine them with your favorite greens.

Avocado

The inside of this delightful food is packed full of fiber – an estimated 10 grams total. And they give you a good amount of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Those are the good fats that lower cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. We like to chop it up and throw it on an organic salad or add slices to a sandwich.

Edamame

Just a half-cup of these tasty treats can provide 11 grams of protein – that’s some major colon cleansing power. Buy these at your organic grocery store and boil them in the pod. Then pop them open and eat the soybeans. We find they are a great appetizer.

Pears

The skin of pears can contain around 5.5 grams of fiber per pear. As long as you don’t peel them, and buy them organic, you’re set on fiber. Most fruits contain a good amount of fiber, but we really enjoy pears. Slice ‘em up or eat them whole – just keep the skin on them.

Artichoke

Artichokes are a beast in the fiber world, containing 10.3 grams of fiber in one artichoke. And artichokes have another health benefit. They have an antioxidant called silymarin that may boost liver health. We like to boil these, cut them up and throw them on fresh greens.

What are some of your favorite high-fiber foods?

For information on colon hydrotherapy, colon cleansing and ways to get your fiber, call us at one of our Los Angeles spas:

Palos Verdes Spa – 310-392-9190

Santa Monica Spa – 310-399-1722

Looking to improve your overall health? If so, it’s time to start paying attention to your gut. But we’re not talking about shedding pounds. We’re talking about improving the quality of intestinal flora inside your body via probiotics and colon hydrotherapy.

The microflora of the gut is one of the most important and influential organs in the body. Ignoring it can result in detrimental conditions including pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome.

But conditions aren’t limited to the intestinal track. Your microflora can have a major impact on your mental health as well. Not to mention that a poor microflora can induce chronic fatigue syndrome, autoimmune disorders, high cholesterol, inflammatory disease and even cancer.

Treatment with probiotics

Probiotics have been shown to be a treatment for a variety of diseases. That’s because they are live microorganisms that have a very beneficial effect on the overall flora inside your gut. This friendly bacterium promotes digestion and function in the gut. They improve microbial balance in the intestinal tract, which can inhibit toxins and other pathogens.

Where to find them

Probiotics can be taken as a nutritional supplement, but we recommend getting the majority through fermented foods such as pickles, sauerkraut, yogurt and kefir. Kimchi, soy sauce and buttermilk are also some known fermented products containing good bacteria.

The right combination

We believe that a combination of colonic irrigation, lymphatic massage and probiotic therapy can benefit certain individuals with particular ailments. Colon hydrotherapy can cleanse the intestinal tract while lymphatic massage helps to move additional toxins out of the body. Probiotics can then easily populate the intestinal tract and promote overall health.

For a complete consultation on probiotic therapy, or to schedule your colon hydrotherapy or lymphatic massage session, please call us at one of our two Los Angeles colon hydrotherapy spa locations:

Palos Verdes Spa – 310-392-9190

Santa Monica Spa – 310-399-1722

As colon hydrotherapy specialists, we’re very familiar with complaints of constipation. It’s a common problem, one that affects millions of people. And yet, it is often overlooked as a major issue. Regular bowel movements are vital to the function of the body. They not only rid the body of waste, they naturally cleanse the body of toxins and bad bacteria. Constipation allows stool to build up, harden and become toxic to the body. But eating the right combination of organic foods can help push stool through.

Preventing the problem

The best way to stop constipation is to prevent it from occurring. In order to that, you might need to make some healthy diet changes. Start eating a diet filled with organic fruits and vegetables. Raw organic foods are ideal for regular bowel movements.  Limit your animal products and pick whole grain products. Increase your water intake up to eight or more glasses a day to stay hydrated, which is important for peristalsis. And eat foods that are high in fiber. Your diet is crucial to prevention.

Alternative treatments

Other lifestyle changes might include increasing your exercise level. Daily exercise promotes regular bowel function.

Regular colon hydrotherapy sessions are very effective at promoting bowel function. Colonic irrigation cleanses the entire colon, riding the body of compacted fecal matter and moving waste through.

But don’t rule out stress either. Stress can cause all kinds of problems within the body, even constipation. If you’re stress hormones are high, you should consider yoga or meditation. Try to relax your mind every day for at least 30 minutes. It’s important for the overall function of your body and mind.

Eating more fiber

Fiber can be a major player in preventing and curing constipation. There are two types of fiber found in the cell walls of plants – insoluble and soluble. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to the waste, which stimulates the walls of the intestine to start peristalsis. Soluble fiber helps to keep the fecal matter soft, so it can easily pass through the intestine and out of the body. If you’re having trouble with your stools, consider adding more fiber to your diet.

Refer to our Organic Food Diet Guide for a list of ideal foods.

For a personalized detox program or to schedule your colon hydrotherapy or lymphatic massage session, please call us at one of our two Los Angeles colon hydrotherapy spa locations:

Palos Verdes Spa – 310-392-9190

Santa Monica Spa – 310-399-1722

Newbies to our Los Angeles colonic spas often come in complaining about constipation. It’s a common enough condition, and if you’ve experienced it, you know how uncomfortable it can be. About 2 percent of the population suffers from chronic constipation and even more have had at least one bout. While it’s not something that everyone feels OK talking about, it’s a problem that should be addressed through colonic irrigation and wellness promotion techniques.

What is constipation?

Everyone’s body has a different schedule when it comes to bowel movements. For some it’s normal to have a bowel movement once, twice or three times a day — for others once or twice a week is the standard. Constipation is when bowel movements become infrequent or harder to pass.

After three days of not having a bowel movement, the feces become harder. If you have straining during your bowel movement, hard stools and incomplete evacuation a quarter of the time, you’re considered constipated — you should seek help from a qualified colon hydrotherapist for a colon hydrotherapy session.

This disruption in your colon can be caused by a variety of conditions. One of the most common is a failure to hydrate the body. You may also need to increase your fiber, exercise more often or cut back on dairy – consult our organic diet guide for proper diet guidelines. But constipation can also be caused by hardened fecal matter in the digestive tract, which can be cleansed at our qualified colonic Santa Monica and Palos Verdes spas.

Symptoms to watch for

If you’re feeling fatigued, infrequent bowel movements might be the culprit. Out of all of the possible symptoms of constipation, fatigue is the one most often overlooked, but it can have a heavy effect on the overall energy level in the body. Constipation can also create bloating, pain and vomiting in some extreme cases.

Proper prevention

Many of our clients don’t realize that their fatigue is due to hardened fecal matter within their bowels. In addition to eating a well-balanced organic diet, drinking plenty of water and exercising regularly – we suggest daily Yoga or Pilates in addition to your regular exercise – you should help your body with regular sessions of colonic irrigation. After colonics, your body naturally detoxifies, getting rid of built up mucous, toxins and hardened fecal matter — our clients claim to feel energized after a session. Colonic irrigation not only treats constipation, but it is a superb preventative.

Here is Dr. Mercola’s suggestion for safe exercise.

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It may not be breaking news, but it can’t be said enough: a healthy colon is vital to disease prevention. The health of your colon is directly related to the wellbeing of the rest of your body – a large amount of your immune cells are located in your intestine – and without a healthy colon, you could end up with symptoms of an unhealthy system. If you have IBS, chronic diarrhea, constipation or any digestive issues, you may be in need of a colonic irrigation.

The gut and bacteria

Believe it or not, there are good bacteria that live inside your gut. These bacteria are referred to as the flora of the gut. They help trigger the immune cells living inside your digestive tract to fight off bad bacteria such as parasites, poisons and toxins. Unfortunately, waste products can still build up within the colon. And the longer waste is allowed to stay in the colon, the more the digestive tract becomes a breeding ground for bad bacteria. Bowel movements get rid of a decent amount of the waste, but some can still remain and cause constipation and other disease.

How can you prevent colon disease?

Preventing disease in the colon starts with hygiene on the inside – you need to cleanse your colon. Through a mix of diet and colonic irrigation, it’s possible to maximize the amount of good flora in your gut, which is ideal for proper digestion and health.

Diet is specific to the individual – every body is different – but an organic diet is ideal for colon health. Take a look at our organic diet guide. An organic diet will limit the processed foods and other additives that can be the cause of so many intestinal issues.

Colon irrigation can get rid of fecal build-up and other toxins within the body, promoting the growth of good bacteria within the gut.

For more information on our colon hydrotherapy Los Angeles spas, or for a consultation on your personalized detox program, please contact us at our Santa Monica or Palos Verdes locations:

Palos Verdes Spa –             310-392-9190

Santa Monica Spa –             310-399-1722

Otherwise known as colon hydrotherapy or colonic irrigation, a colonic is performed by gently instilling water into the colon in order to cleanse the colon and rid the body of toxins. Harmful substances can build up in the colon over time and leak into the body. This can cause all sorts of conditions and symptoms, some of which include headaches, constipation, skin problems, bloating, allergies and cognitive impairment.  Qualified colon hydrotherapist at our spas in Los Angeles can cleanse the body of harmful wastes and reduce or eliminate ailments.

History

Despite the common notion that colonic hydrotherapy is a new practice, the concept dates back to the ancient Egyptians. But colonic irrigation really started to become popular in the U.S. in the early 1900s when John Harvey Kellogg, M.D., – the founder of Kellogg cereal – started to become a major advocate of the practice. The doctor recommended colonics for a variety of conditions and believed them to be beneficial for overall health.

Reasons for a colonic

A buildup of fecal matter within the colon can prevent the absorption of water and other vital nutrients. It can also cause harmful bacteria to grow, which in turn can cause disease. Colonic irrigation can help remove waste, prevent or eliminate constipation and promote overall well-being.

A typical session

Many of our first-time clients ask, “What is a colonic?” and “What is a typical session like?” For your first session, you’ll fill out a full health history form. This ensures that we are providing the right treatment for your specific body. We’ll then ask you to change into a gown and lie face up on one of our comfortable treatment tables. A qualified colon hydrotherapist will insert a speculum into the rectum, and warm filtered water will start to flow into the colon. Fecal matter is filtered out through a hose into a waste system. During treatment the therapist will lightly massage the abdomen to aid in the treatment. A typical session lasts from 45 minutes to an hour.

Both of our spas in Los Angeles maintain a relaxing atmosphere for your session. We have a spa in Racho Palos Verdes and one in Santa Monica. If you’ve asked yourself, “What is a colonic?”, we’re here to help answer that question. Call us today to schedule your colonic irrigation session.

Palos Verdes Spa – 310-392-9190

Santa Monica Spa – 310-399-1722

Are you looking to lose some weight? Combining an organic diet with colon hydrotherapy can help shed some pounds. It can also help with the overall health of your body.

Colon hydrotherapy is performed by a qualified colonic hygienist by pumping a gentle stream of water throughout your abdomen. While water is flowing through your colon, the therapist will massage your stomach to help remove any toxins.

Toxins can cause a wide range of symptoms including fatigue, weight gain, low energy and headache. Cleansing the colon can  not only rid the body of symptoms, but it can revitalize the body so that all functions perform optimally.

Colon hydrotherapy benefits

The colon plays a vital role in the overall function of the body. Wastes within the colon can build up in the colon, decay and absorb into the bloodstream, which can be tremendously harmful to the central nervous system. Cleansing can help improve mental outlook, boost the immune system, reduce risk of colon cancer and help you to lose weight.

Organic guide

Eating organic foods along with colon hydrotherapy can stimulate weight loss to a great degree. Of course, eating organically can be difficult at first. Here’s a quick guide to help you ease into eating organic:

Avoid: Soda, caffeine, alcohol, white sugar, table salt, processed foods, soy, pasteurized dairy products, hydrogenated oils, vegetable oils and GMO’s.

Consume: Organic herbal teas, EFA oils, Nama Shoyu, organic apple cider vinegar, organic herbs and spices.

Focus on: Organic whole, unprocessed foods.

Balance: 20 percent acids and 80 percent alkaline

Visit our organic diet guide for full instruction.

Whether we realize it or not, we’re consuming and inhaling heavy metals on a daily basis. These heavy metals such as arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, lead and mercury build up within the body and become extremely toxic. In small amounts, some of these metals are necessary for life, but in large amounts they can interfere with the metabolic process. Heavy metals have been thought to cause autism, heart disease and even cancer. That’s why it’s vital to detox the colon of heavy metals through the use of chelating agent such as Detoxamin and through scheduling a colonic in Los Angeles or your area of California.

Symptoms of Heavy Metal Poisoning

Some common symptoms of heavy metal poisoning include:

• Chronic malaise
• Consistent muscle and tendon pain
• Consistent infections
• Dizziness
• Mood swings
• Nervous system illness
• Confusion

Often, heavy metal poisoning can produce vague symptoms that can be mistaken for other serious illnesses. It’s important to rid your body of these poisons for overall health and function of the body.

Treatments

As a method of ETDA chelation therapy, Detoxamin can help get rid of heavy metals that have built up within the body. It is administered as a suppository and is a proven alternative method to intravenous chelation therapy.

Regular colonics in the Los Angeles area or in your area of California can help to rid your body of heavy metals and other toxins as well.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment and detox your colon for better overall health.