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.

Palos Verdes Spa –             310-392-9190

Santa Monica Spa –             310-399-1722

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A California Hydrotherapy Colonics company, TransformYourHealth.net specializes in internal body cleansing, nutrition education and wellness promotion. As a Santa Monica Hydrotherapy Colonics specialist, Palos Verdes, including South Bay, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Torrance, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Los Angeles, Hollywood Hydrotherapy Colonics specialist, many California residents rely on TransformYourHealth.net for hydrotherapy products, resources and information. For more information and to browse a selection of high-quality natural products, please visit TransformYourHealth.net.

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.

Antacids can be helpful for short-term and acute acid reflux symptoms, but is it good for long-term use? According to the Mayo Clinic, antacids are meant to be used for only short periods up to two weeks. Long-term use of antacids can cause health problems and have adverse side effects. That’s why many people with acid reflux are looking to simple lifestyle changes and colon hydrotherapy to cure their ill.

What is acid reflux?

Acid reflux, or heartburn, is stomach acid that is flowing back up into the esophagus. Symptoms include feeling a burning sensation in your chest or tasting food or liquid in the back of your throat. Most people have occasional heartburn, and it isn’t a major cause for concern. But those with consistent symptoms might have a more serious problem.

How do antacids work?

Antacids work by neutralizing the acid within the stomach. There are three different kind of antacid: magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate and aluminum hydroxide. All of these can cause short-term and long-term side effects.

Some long-term side effects include:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Kidney damage
• Milk-alkali syndrome
• Weak bones
• Nervousness
• Nausea or vomiting

Alternative medicine

Instead of relying on antacids to neutralize your stomach acid, simple lifestyle changes and regular colon hydrotherapy can often prevent and get rid of heartburn. Exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can greatly reduce heartburn – extra pounds put pressure on your stomach and push acid into your esophagus. Try to lose one or two pounds per week to slowly work your way down to a healthy weight. You can also eat smaller meals, avoid tight clothing and elevate your head during sleep.

Colon Hydrotherapy and acid reflux

Our spas in the Los Angeles area offer colonics along with personal detox programs to help you get rid of your acid reflux troubles.  Colon hydrotherapy completely cleans out the digestive tract, getting rid of toxins, parasites, mucus and other poisons that could be contributing to the problem. In addition to helping with heartburn, it also contributes to the overall health of the body.

Contact us today with any questions or concerns, and to schedule your appointment for colonics.

The colon is one of the most important organs in the body, participating in waste management and extracting water and salt before it is discarded. It is also the spot where fermentation of unabsorbed materials mainly occurs. The balance of bacteria is vital for function in the colon, and an unhealthy colon can lead to disease and other conditions. Since toxins and waste can easily build up within the colon, it’s vital to cleanse the colon from time to time.

More than just a colonic

Colon hydrotherapy benefits extend further than just a cleansing of the organ. In fact, the overall health of our colon plays a major role on the other organs in our body. Often, the length of the colon can become compacted with hardened fecal matter, which narrows the channel for feces to pass through. This can cause a variety of conditions:

• Depression
• Weakness
• Irritability
• Lethargy
• Halitosis
• Unhealthy skin
• Pain
• Headaches
• Low/High blood pressure
• Poor Circulation

The process

Colon hydrotherapy, when performed by a certified colon hydrotherapist, is a relaxing and safe procedure. Water is filtered through the intestine while your abdominal area is simultaneously massaged. This softens the old fecal matter and releases other toxins within the body. After the session, your colon starts to repair itself and go back to its normal function. Cleansing will remove toxins and promote healthy intestinal bacteria.

The main benefits

There are several colon hydrotherapy benefits that you’ll experience after your session. You may have a sense of overall well-being, relief of anxiety and improved circulation. You may also experience relief from asthma, allergies and arthritis. Because it promotes the growth of healthy intestinal bacteria, you should feel a boost of energy as well. Colon cleansing has also been used as treatment for cancer and other conditions.

Contact us today to schedule your colonic Santa Monica or Palos Verdes session:

• Palos Verdes: 310-392-9190
• Santa Monica: 310-399-1722

Every day we come across a multitude of toxins that our bodies aren’t truly able to digest. Fast food, preservatives and other items that we ingest on a daily basis are causing harmful pollutants to build up within our bodies. Those toxins can cause a wide array of symptoms such as fatigue, depression, constipation and other health conditions. While it’s possible to get rid of some of those toxins through exercise and healthier eating, it’s important to cleanse your system on a regular basis. A juice cleansing detox along with colon hydrotherapy can be extremely beneficial to your body.

What is juice cleansing?

Juice cleansing is a natural way to rid the body of harmful contaminants, create more energy and improve overall health. It involves short-term intake of raw fruit and vegetable juice as well as water. Juice fasting can spur weight loss when combined with exercise and healthy eating.

Detox diets that involve a juice cleanse can have different schedules and can last from a few days up to an entire month. These cleanses are usually done during the warmer months of the year.

Guidelines for detox

Like every other cleanse, there are certain guidelines you should follow when starting a juice cleanse. Try to avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, dairy, wheat and animal meat a week before cleansing. During detox, try to consume between 32 and 64 ounces of juice a day. Feel free to use organic celery, kale, apple, pineapple, cabbage, carrots, beets and greens, but you should try to avoid citrus fruits. Make sure to drink enough water during the day to keep hydrated as well.

Some people use a variation on the juice detox and have one meal per day.

After juice cleansing

After cleansing, you should gradually return to eating normally – returning to a regular diet after your detox could upset your stomach. In combination with colon hydrotherapy, you should expect a noticeable boost of energy and a more efficient digestive system.

Transformational Health in Palos Verdes and Santa Monica can help guide you through a juice cleansing detox and put together a personal colon hydrotherapy detox plan. Contact us today to schedule your appointment:

Palos Verdes: 310-392-9190

Santa Monica: 310-399-1722

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A California Hydrotherapy Colonics company, TransformYourHealth.net specializes in internal body cleansing, nutrition education and wellness promotion. As a Santa Monica Hydrotherapy Colonics specialist, Palos Verdes, including South Bay, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Torrance, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Los Angeles, Hollywood Hydrotherapy Colonics specialist, many California residents rely on TransformYourHealth.net for hydrotherapy products, resources and information. For more information and to browse a selection of high-quality natural products, please visit TransformYourHealth.net.