Hydro-Colon Therapy

Colon Cancer
Two of the leading cancer deaths amongst males in later life are prostate and colon cancer. This is brought to the forefront by celebrities suffering from such fate - Colin Powell and Gen. Swarchkopf. The common culprit for colon cancer is the use of Western-style seated toilets compared to the squat-style. The latter is a better anatomical method for efficiently removing waste. This can be addressed by simply squatting on the seats. Besides, who wants to sit down on a public toilet seat anyway? Another culprit is the massive and indiscriminate consumption of processed foods. A carefully planned diet also addresses this issue. Being a fitness buff and health freak, I do my fair share of prudence along the lines of preventive maintenance.

Space Clearing
I came upon a book on a specialized type of Feng Shui, called Space Clearing. I read that by clearing out things we don't need but persist to keep, we open ourselves up to new opportunities and move on. This applies across the board - from clothes we haven't used since our school days to impacted shit that has remained in our digestive system for years. They all need to be removed.

Skin Disorder
Through further reading, I came across an article saying that people who have digestive issues usually have skin disorders. From people I know of, I believe this to be empirically true. It further said that impacted waste that remain in our system are spread to our bodies through osmosis in our digestive system. Now, this waste needs to get out of our bodies and they are expelled through our skins - thus we have diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, etc. It made perfect sense to me. Waste is toxic and if that remains in our system, it's not surprising for it to cause disorders...like skin issues, or worse, cancer.

Shivananda Yoga
I'm more familiar with Ashtanga Yoga but my readings into Shivananda Yoga lead me to one of their traditional practices - natural enemas using a straw and a basin of water. It points out the same need to cleanse the colon of its impurities.

The Obvious Conclusion
All these diverse disciplines all point to one thing - clean the colon. Through a friend, I was introduced to the concept of hydro-colon therapy. It's more effective than a regular enema and it's not dehydrating unlike the use of laxatives. An appointment was set with a medical center in Greenhills, San Juan that will carry out the procedure - it's all they do.

Hydro-Colon Therapy - the Process
Let's face it. Colonics conjure vivid imagery of an invasive butt-plug...the unpleasant odor of shit and its disgusting pastie texture come to mind. However, with this clinic, a registered nurse provides assistance under hygienic conditions that ensure privacy and comfort. In about an hour, the procedure was done. There was no need to rush to the washroom during the treatment. Everything was done while I was lying on my side. I was given Acidopolous to reactivate the beneficial organisms in my digestive system and I was off to resume a normal day.

Ending Thoughts
A lot of people take their health for granted...until symptoms show up and usually by that time, a pound of cure is required instead of an ounce of prevention. I see it all the time - people with dental coverage at work but never bother to get their teeth checked or even cleaned.

The adage "health is wealth" cannot be underscored enough. This is the only body I've got and I'll regard it like a temple that should be held inviolate. I treat it the way I treat my mountain bike - push it to its very edge to maximize its full potential but care for it with all the tender loving care I can provide. As part of my preventive maintenance routine, I'll make colonics an annual routine.

--- TheLoneRider

Colon Therapy Providers:


• Amezcua Wellness Centre
  122 Katipunan Ave. White Plains, Quezon City
  Tel: 913-1353 and 912-3447
  E-mail: salesgroup@amezcuawellness.com
  
• Healthy Colon Cleansing Clinic
  Burgundy Corporate Tower
  16th Floor Unit 16N
  252 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue
  Makati City, Philippines
  By appointment only*, please call: Tel. 856.3940 / 856.3941 / 407.1607
  Fax 856.3937
  
• Polarity Preventive Medical Clinic (I think this one already closed for business)
  Unit G-10 Tiffany Mansion, #21 Eisenhower Street, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro-Manila
  Tel: 723-9336
  Price for a single session: P950.00

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