By Bill Haggard, All About Health

Originally published in the January/February 2012 issue of Truly Alive magazine

Would you like to trim up, have more energy, relieve pain, feel better, be more clear-thinking, heal more quickly and do more of what could improve your health? Colonics will do that for you by getting rid of the gunk. Believe me; the holidays can be hard – mentally, emotionally, dietary, financially. All of which can add to toxicity.

You can change your diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, and eliminate stressors, but if you don’t eliminate the current toxic build up, then the good nutrition, herbs, and vitamins you take will get polluted. Vigorously exercising will just put those toxins into circulation making you more tired instead of energized.

Exactly what is a colonic? It is a gentle method of washing the waste from the large intestine with water. By introducing water into the colon, the waste is softened and loosened, resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis. Cleansing the bowel with water can support better health and everything else you do for your well-being.

General signs that your body may benefit from colonics are: skin eruptions/rashes, pain in joints, flatulence, bad breath, bloating, indigestion, sluggish elimination, excess weight, water retention and chronic negative emotions.

Stress, refined food, insufficient water intake, toxin exposures, and unresolved emotions all can hinder your colon’s ability to eliminate efficiently. Cleansing with water supports your body’s detoxification and repair. It’s natural to take a bath or shower – a colonic is the equivalent of an internal shower.

“I was nervous about getting a colonic. The actual experience proved amazing. Bill is so gentle, kind, informative and willing to answer all questions. Afterwards I felt so much lighter, more alert and awake. The next morning I woke up with even more energy and my body felt flexible, without any morning stiffness. I would definitely encourage anyone who wonders what a colonic might do for them to try it with Bill.” – L.H., Albuquerque

My clients range from athletes who want an edge in performance and those in good health who are doing a detox program or health maintenance, to those who have been chronically constipated or are recovering from disease. Feel a cold or flu coming on? A colonic can help. I’ve had clients, ages 6 to 85 benefit from colon hydrotherapy.

Bill Haggard owns All About Health where colon hydrotherapy is a specialty. For more information, call 505-888-5858. www.allabouthealthinc.com