Hello,

Recently I received the following email:
I am a newcomer to colon therapy. I believe my experience is similar to many who come seeking relief from a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, joint and muscle pain, bloating, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, PMS; the list goes on and on. After six weeks of periodic colon therapy and following the dietary and lifestyle guidelines in Kristina’s book, Kristina Amelong’s Ten Days to Optimal Health, I am symptom-free. My energy level has returned to what it was in my early 20s (I am 37), and best of all, I took no drugs to achieve these results. -Sarah

The above testimonial highlights this month's focus on colon cleansing and its healing role in Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS.

I would like to share a part of my own story:

I worked with a naturopathic doctor who had me taking 20-30 different supplements daily and following a strict diet of organic vegetable juice, minimal grains, no meat and vegetable fat. I was also told to do daily colonics, regular fasting and liver cleanses. While on this program, I had my mercury fillings out. This program left me sick in bed for six weeks and with chronic intestinal pain for over five years. I left the guidance of that naturopathic doctor to work with a registered nurse turned health consultant. She again had me taking lots of supplements and following a strict eating program. Even though I diligently followed her guidance, my Irritable Bowel Syndrome caused me tremendous pain every single day. After two years of working with her, to attain a partial recovery, she discovered that she had cancer and died three weeks later.

These tragic experiences have led me on a path that forced me to continue to learn, to continue to figure out how to think for myself about the various healing modalities, and to heal deeply.

I am proud that I didn't give up and that I held onto my belief in the healing power of my own body . I have found that the proper nutrition for my individual body, along with well- placed colon cleansing, have allowed my body to heal from not only IBS, which has included chronic constipation as well as bouts of bloody diarrhea, but also chemical sensitivities, chronic yeast infections, intense bouts of nausea and mood imbalances. Throughout this entire process, I have believed that my body could heal without using suppressive drugs that cause other problems. You, too, can heal fully from Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

I would like to pass along to you information about enema system product features for colon cleansing. The following guide offers a description of features that will help you make a decision about what type of enema equipment to buy.

Price: Price is an important consideration if you’re on a tight budget. The enema kits that I sell online range from $8.50 to $225 The difference in price reflects features such as bag material, bag capacity, choices in clamps, nozzles, hose length, ease of cleaning and durability.

Click here to read the Enema Equipment Buying Guide

For more information on enema equipment, read through Kristina Amelong’s Ten Days to Optimal Health and peruse the Optimal Health Network website.

This month's testimonial from C.L. is about how colon cleansing can be a key component in healing from Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

To learn more about the colon cleanse program that C.L. used, read Kristina Amelong’s Ten Days to Optimal Health: A Guide to Nutritional Therapy and Colon Cleansing.

This month's Frequently Asked Question pertains to colon cleansing.

Kristina,

I have my own colon cleanse equipment and use it regularly (and love it). However, sometimes when I attempt an enema the water has a very hard time going in and then will not come out. Then it takes several hours for it all to drain. This is very frustrating. Do you have any ideas why this happens?

Click here to read Kristina's answer to the above question...

Please do continue to send in your questions. Read articles in our knowledgebase, check out our updated FAQs page on a regular basis , join our monthly Live Chat, and join our active message boards, if you wish to obtain more information.

Each month, on the second or third Wednesday, we hold a Live Chat from 5 - 6 pm. During this live event, Kristina can answer your questions and you can share your experiences. Additionally, you can enjoy the company of others who are using the tools of nutrition and colon cleansing to reach for optimal health.

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