Symptoms associated with toxic build up and constipation:

Fatigue, Headaches, Irritability, Anxiety, Nervousness, Flatulence

Nausea and Abdominal Discomfort, Protruding, Tender or Rigid Abdomen,

Bad or Sagging Posture, INSOMNIA, Skin Blemishes, Acne, Sallow Complexion

Dark Circles Under Eyes, Brittle Hair and Nails, BAD BREATH! Bad Breath

Coated Tongue, Body Odours, Cold Hands and Feet, Lower Back Pain,

Menstrual Problems, High or Low Blood Pressure, Swollen Legs, Lack of Sexual Response

Lack of Interest in Work or Life, Loss of Memory, Difficulties Concentrating, Overweight Or Obese,

Underweight, Poor Appetite, Neuritis and Neuralgia (aches and pains throughout the body)

• Infestation is very common and is not due to lack of care or attention.
• All family members should be treated at the same time, even if only one member has the symptoms – the others are likely to have the worms in an early stage with no symptoms. (Please ask for our family discount package).
• Treat family pets for worms at the same time as rest of family. (You will be asked to treat your animals also available for you convenience from the clinic) .
• Fingernails should be cut short as large numbers ofeggs may rest there.
• Hands should be washed and nails brushed after going to the toilet, before preparing or eating food.
• Pyjamas and pants are a good idea during worm infestation to prevent scratching during the night, which may lead to a secondary infection.
• Affected family members should have a bath or shower each morning during treatment to wash away any eggs laid during the night.
• Bed sheets should be changed twice a week.
• A sufferer from worms may be quiet run – down and may benefit from a good multivitamin.
  

The food we eat is like fuel. It gives our bodies the energy they need to function well. If you don’t make sure that the fuel you pump into your body is of the right quality or quantity, you just wont feel as healthy as you could. We all have up to 100 trillion cells in our bodies, each one demanding a constant supply of daily nutrients in order to function optimally. Food affects all those cells , and by extension every aspect of our being:

• Mood
• Energy levels
• Food cravings
• Thinking capacity
• Sex drive
• Sleeping habits
• General health

In short, healthy eating is the key to wellbeing.

Overview

Colonic irrigation or colon cleansing is a procedure that removes toxins from the intestines. Colonics are often suggested for those with toxins in the gastrointestinal tract that may contribute to health problems or issues such as constipation and irritable bowel.  Our experience with our clients is that combining colonics with regular exercise can help you achieve good levels of weight loss.  Colonics combined with a healthy lifestyle as demonstrated by our recent Ultimate Transformation participants can achieve  significant weight loss. (read our blogs on their programme to weight loss)

Step 1

Look for a colon-cleansing practitioner. Ultimate Health Clinic is the longest established practitioner in the Mid West with clinics in Limerick, Ennis and also in Castlecomer and Rathaoth.

Step 2

Record your starting weight. Weigh yourself first thing in the morning after using the bathroom for your most accurate weight. Use this as a baseline to track your weight loss.

Step 3

Receive colonic irrigation and adhere to nutrition programme

A new health revolution is taking place in Carlow and Kilkenny as a result in a preference towards outdoor activity as the preferred means of exercise combined with complementary health treatments such as colonic hydrotherapy. The trends towards a decrease in gym membership throughout the country is matched by the number of people turning to new means of maintaining a healthy body in a back to basics approach. Research has shown that some people could have as much as 20lbs of waste within their colons. A recent operation transformation in initiative by Ultimate Health saw two female participants lose over 14lbs each in 1 six week programme.

According to the Caroline Danaher managing therapist in Ultimate Health Clinic in Castlecomer, ‘people are recognizing the value of looking after their systems which are the main promoters of health particularly colons. Maintaining a healthy colon is now recognised as one of the most important organs for a variety of reasons. The three main functions of the colon are final digestion of our food, the elimination of digestive residue and the discharge of toxins and wastes from our body.

Caroline Danaher explained ‘Treatments therapies like colon hydrotherapy and colonic irrigation are not just for detoxification, rejuvenation and restoration of good colon health. They also may be instrumental in preventing the occurrence of serious illness disease. Most of us for instance, may have had years of poor to average nutritional food. Much of our food is subjected to processing which includes refining, frying and over cooking, saturating the mineral elements of our food with oil or grease. As a result of this food altering, the digestive organs cannot process the minerals efficiently and they are passed out of the small intestine into the colon as waste’. She added ‘Toxins present in an unhealthy colon can be transported into the circulatory system with the result that the body may be unable to properly metabolize food and fat, or to provide vital energy for active lifestyles.’

Poor diet, improper food-combining and lack of dietary fiber make maintenance of a healthy colon virtually impossible. Virtually all weight challenges can be traced to imbalances in the colon/digestive system as either a primary contributor. A classic sign of colon toxicity in men and women — and one of their most common complaints about their figures — is their belly. This condition may be very simple to correct by adopting an improved health regime by tackling the issues of improper diet, insufficient exercise, stress, overeating, and ignoring the “call of nature” can all lead to bowel problems.

Ultimate Health Clinic in Castlecomer is providing a summer programme to offer relief from some of the problems caused by a poorly functioning colon. The Colonic summer programme combining nutritional and colonic irrigation will offer relief from a variety of effects such as fatigue, constipation, headaches, irritability, skin problems and stress. Caroline Danaher explained ‘clients sense of well-being is often dramatically improved with colon irrigations. They feel lighter and more energetic and then the body can again assimilate food in the colon and better defend itself against disease. Colonics are a key factor in the restoration of the body’s natural balance or what we call good health’

Lowering our stress levels helps us feel healthy and have a positive outlook on life.

• Organize your time and write a list. By keeping a wall planner or diary, you prevent double booking appointments. Do unimportant routine tasks when you have less energy and the most demanding jobs when you are more energetic. Do not over plan and allow yourself time to complete tasks.
• Dedicate some daily time to ‘being’ instead of ‘doing’. Many of us feel guilty for taking necessary time out. Surround yourself with Mother Nature. Taking a 30-minute walk at lunchtime clears the mind and all exercise releases natural endorphins, which lifts the mood. Other tension taming exercises include yoga, swimming and pilates.
• Visualisation is a very effective self-help technique for stress. Find a quiet space where you know you will not be disturbed. When sitting comfortably or lying down, close your eyes. Breathe slowly and visualize a calm, beautiful scene. Use your senses to make it real. Imagine the sounds you would hear and smells you would experience in such a place. Repeat to yourself ‘I am relaxed and happy’.
• Aromatherapy can be used to relax the mind. Burn a few drops of a relaxing essential oil, or add four drops to your bath. Bergamot, Camomile, Clary sage, Jasmine or Lavender are all calming oils. Juniper, or the citrus oils, such as orange and lemon uplift the spirits and get your day off to a good start.
• Use colour therapy daily. Wear blue or black to feel relaxed, green to promote harmony, red to feel energised, orange for happiness and yellow for concentration. Not altogether of course!
• When you experience muscle tension or headache, ask a friend or work colleague to massage your head, neck and shoulders. Ideally, allow yourself to benefit from a relaxation therapy weekly. Reflexology, massage, shiatsu and reiki all relax the body and balance energy flow.
• Drink plenty water. Still water, stills in mind. It is recommended to drink a litre of water per day. Tap water can contain high levels of copper, iron, chlorine and fluoride (which contrary to widespread belief is harmful in excess) and other pollutants. It is advisable to drink bottled of filtered water.
• Adding foods with a high source of Iron is an excellent way to avoid physical exhaustion. Lentils and Soya beans contain a high source of Iron. Wholesome grains are very grounding such as brown rice, oats and millet. Cut down on your intake of coffee, white sugar and processed or refined foods. Apart from having no nutritional value, stimulants create mood swings.
• If you find you’re a ‘yes’ person, try saying ‘no’ sometimes. It is impossible to be all things to all people and actually not agreeing to every request of your time and energy allows you time to relax and focus on your needs. When you are rested, your outlook will be positive and once again you can reach out with the hand of friendship.
• Laughter helps to lower levels of stress hormone cortisol – so as John Cleese so famously sang, ‘always look on bright side of life’.
• BE HAPPY.