HEALTH

 C O L O N   T H E R A P Y

Anatomy and Function of the Colon
 

The colon is a tubular organ approximately five feet long and 2-1/2 inches in diameter. It adjoins the small intestine at the cecum, extends up and across the abdominal cavity, and down the left ventral side, where it meets the sigmoid and rectum. Its four main functions are the final digestion of food, the absorption of water and nutrients, the discharge of toxins and cellular waste, and the elimination of digestive residue.
 

How the Colon Affects Overall Health
 

When the colon is congested with stagnant waste, poisons back up into the system and pollute the inner environment. This is called autointoxication, literally "self-poisoning." It affects all the body's tissues, can be a causative factor in numerous dysfunctions, and is considered by many to be the underlying cause of disease. The chart below outlines the major organs affected by autointoxication and a handful of resulting impacts on overall health:
 

Many factors contribute to autointoxication. Stress, insufficient exercise, overeating, and ignoring "nature's call" all augment bowel problems. Improper diet is another causative factor. For example, excessive consumption of mucus-producing foods such as meat, dairy products, and glutenous flour can cause dense, sticky bowel movements. Such stools are difficult for the body to eliminate. When they are expelled, they leave behind a glue-like coating on the wall of the colon that accumulates layer by layer into a hard, rubbery crust. The body cannot eliminate these layers on its own, so they are often carried for the duration of a person's life as toxic burden.
 

Constipation is one of the first indications that the bowel is not functioning properly. When a person is constipated, the walls of the colon are often encrusted with layers of mucus and accumulated fecal matter. The inner diameter of the colon is reduced like a water pipe blocked by mineral deposits, and eventually the opening becomes narrower, making it more difficult for waste to pass through. Muscular contractions known as peristalsis can no longer sweep the hardened feces along the digestive canal, and small, infrequent, and ineffectual bowel movements result.
 

When the colon contains digested food and other wastes longer than a day, the contents ferment and putrefy. When this fermented waste combines with the body's bile acids from the liver, carcinogens can form. We know that the presence of carcinogens can lead to cancer, thus enhanding the colon's ability to efficiently eliminate waste can reduce the risk of developing serious illness.
 

What is Colon Irrigation?
 

A colon irrigation using the Wood Gravitational Method is an internal bath that helps cleanse the colon of poisons, gas and impacted mucus and fecal matter. Unlike an enema, it does not involve the retention of water. There's no discomfort, no internal pressure, just a steady flow of water in and out of the colon.
 

How is a Colonic Administered?
 

A person receiving a colonic lies on a table eighteen inches below the temperature-controlled input tank. A disposable speculum is gently inserted into the rectum. A light current of water, under the careful control of the practitioner, flows into the colon via a small water tube and out through the evacuation tube, carrying with it loosened feces and mucus. As the water flows out of the colon, the practitioner gently massages the abdomen to help the colon release its contents. The therapist can see the expelled waste through a special viewing window in the evacuation tube. The person is well covered and their comfort is given top priority during the procedure. The process takes about an hour.
 

How Many Colonics Do I Need?
 

The number of sessions varies according to the individual and his or her state of health. Some people report rapid improvement; others may not. After your first colonic appointment, the therapist will determine whether further treatment is needed, and will give you homework to do to help you improve your health. Frequently waste is so hard and lodged in the colon that it may take a few sessions to sufficiently soften and release all accumulated material.
 

Follow-up
 

Once the colon is clean, it's advisable to have a colonic every month or two to maintain improved function. Particularly beneficial times are at the change of season when diet and exercise patterns often change, during the cold and flu season, and before, during, and after fasting to prevent the reabsorption and to hasten the removal of toxic waste.
 

What Are the Benefits of Colon Irrigation?
 

Colonics offer relief from a variety of ailments. Constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, indigestion, Candida, headaches, fatigue, low immunity, allergies, irritability, skin conditions, menstrual disorders, lethargy, cold hands and feet, and even pain are among the maladies people find relieved by colon cleansing. One's sense of well-being is often dramatically improved following colon irrigation. One feels lighter and more energetic, the body can assimilate food and supplements more efficiently, and better defend itself against dysfunction. Natural peristalsis, tone, and regularity are restored and many serious ailments can be averted through this gentle, sterile, safe and effective technique.
 

Are There Side Effects?
 

There are none. It is not uncommon, however, for some people to have headaches or fleeting cold symptoms following a colonic. Dormant toxins are awakened and flushed out through colon therapy and the body can develop symptoms if withdrawal as it readjusts to its natural balance free of obstruction. Such healing crises pass quickly and afftected individuals feel marked improvement with further sessions.
 

How Does Colon Irrigation Affect Intestinal Flora?
 

One of the functions of the first half of the colon is to gather intestinal flora needed for action in the rest of the colon. When the accumulation of feces leads to encrustation, it becomes difficult for the colon to function normally and the necessary flora are thwarted. Cleansing the colon helps bring the acid-alkaline ratio back into balance. In this homeostatic environment, develop.
 

Other Recommendations
 

LCHC has many additional hands-on evaluation tools to address sources of stress and achieve near-immediate results.
 

To find out more or to schedule an appointment, please contact the clinic.
 

Massage Therapy and The Kapsos System of Deep Muscle Therapy
 

Massage Therapy
 

Therapeutic massage improves health by enhancing the body's own healing capacity. It involves the manipulation of soft tissue structures via movement and pressure to prevent and alleviate pain, soreness, muscle spasm, stress, and various other ailments. It's most notably beneficial in conditions where conventional medicine fails--in chronic arthritis, muscoloskeletal disorders, and Parkinson's disease, among other conditions. Research shows that it reduces the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, expands range of motion, improves the rate of recovery from injury and illness, and increases endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.
 

The Kapsos System of Deep Muscle Therapy
 

The Kapsos system of deep muscle therapy surpasses results obtained by ordinary massage. Developed by Marge Kapsos, a massage therapist, deep muscle therapist, a physiotherapist who lectured and taught throughout the US, the Kapsos system brings more potent relief to pain and affliction.
 

While working at the European Health Spa, Marge perfected and added to the basic techniques of massage therapy. In working on often more than ten clients a day with a variety of physical ailments, she continued to perfect her system and teach more than 5,000 students worldwide how to provide relief to physical conditions including muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, scoliosis, herniated disks, neck problems, tennis elbow, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraine headaches, strokes, epilepsy, and a variety of other conditions. Her technique does not cure these maladies; it simply provides enough relief to help the body help itself. This enormous contribution to muscle therapy led to Marge being named one of the "Ten Best Therapists in the World" by the World Summit Conference held in Hot Springs, VA.
 

Marge's system is not to be confused with deep tissue massage, Swedish massage or Rolfing. With the system, the therapist works across the muscle tissue and every ligament and tendon possible in order to release the tension that originates in the muscles and provide the body with the nourishment to heal itself. The key is in the release of trauma at its source--connective tissue. This therapy greatly assists the structure of the body as well as the processes of detoxification and restoration. Following the therapy, the receiver must drink enough water to hydrate the muscles and flush released toxins from the body.
 

Julie is the only therapist in the state of Wisconsin who Marge has authorized to teach the Kapsos method. She takes great pride in carrying on Marge's work, and employs it to help people regain mobility and restore their bodies to their greatest potential. She has furthered Marge's technique by stressing the importance of detoxification and incorporating trigger point release technique, enzyme muscle contraction assessment, Krause Weber testing, urinalysis evaluation, and much more into her protocol. Many of her clients finish their seven-day tissue cleanses with muscle therapy to eliminate the last remaining toxins.
 

To find out more about massage and muscle therapy or to make an appointment, please contact the clinic.
 

Iridology and Sclerology
 

Iridology is the study of the iris, the colored part of the eye. The body's most intricate tissue structure, the iris is composed of myriad nerve endings which respond to organ and tissues conditions, reflecting a trememdous amount of information about an individual's health. Its overall appearance, pigment details, and specific fiber arrangement reveal areas of injury, irritation, congestion, toxic accumulation, and more. The iris also reflects constitutional weaknesses, signaling an individual's potential for future health risks. The trained practitioner identifies these conditions and risks and develops a protocol to address them.
 

Sclerology is the study of the markings and colorings in the whites of the eyes. Like the iris, the sclera reveals pathological conditions and enables the practitioner to identify what's needed for an individual's improved health and long-term wellness.
 

Trained in both disciplines, Julie teaches their techniques in and out of the US and uses them at the clinic to determine the most effective natural steps to address health as quickly as possible.
 

"I believe in iridology as the 'eye' of the natural healing arts, the window through which a holistic perspective on health becomes understandable."    -Dr. Bernard Jensen
 

Enzymes and Enzyme Evaluation
 

Enzyme Evaluation
 

There are three types of enzymes; metabolic, digestive, and food enzymes. The body makes metabolic enzymes and uses them to catalyze cellular reactions. Digestive enzymes are produced chiefly by the pancreas and are used in the digestion, utilization, and elimination of food. Food enzymes occur only in raw foods, as they can't withstand cooking or pasteurization. Enzymes are vital to good health; without them, the body can't assimilate food, vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients, and it can't carry out ordinary cellular functions. Current cancer research reflects depleted enzyme levels in cancer sufferers, indicating that low levels of enzymes result in pain and dysfunction.
 

Enzyme Evaluation
 

At LCHC, we use the Loomis system of enzyme evaluation to provide biochemical insight into what foods are difficult for your body to digest. Results enable Julie to determine your enzymatic deficiencies, what dietary adjustments are necessary and what type of enzymatic suplementation is vital to addressing your health and building your body back to optimum function.
 

Essential Oils
 

Essential oils are aromatic volatile liquids distilled from a variety of plants including herbs, flowers, and trees. They constitute some of the most concentrated natural extracts known, exhibiting significant antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antioxidant, hormonal, and psychological benefits. They penetrate skin and cell membranes and transport oxygen and nutrients to organs and muscle tissue, thereby generating healing. While their benefits have been known since ancient times, their use faded in the US with the expansion of allopathic medicine. Over the last thirty years, however, healthcare professionals have rediscovered their therapeutic value. Because they are effective, gentle, and safe when properly employed, they have exploded in popularity.
 

Testing
 

We at LCHC strive to help our clients restore their body balance so they can enjoy optimum health and activity. We begin by employing a variety of techniques that identify stressors and determine the hidden causes of dysfunction. Armed with this information, we then work with clients to design individual protocols to address health as safely, quickly and effectively as possible.
 

24-Hour Urinalysis
 

When the kidneys filter the blood, they eliminate waste through urine. Urine is thus a clone of the blood, revealing, through testing, information about an individual's food and drink intake, toxic substance load, and more. Urinalysis involves standard screening for diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease and urinary infection. Urine color, cloudiness, volume, and specific gravity are analyzed to assess the kidneys' ability to cleanse the blood. An indican evaluation measures the presence of uneliminiated food in the colon. Urinary sediment is assessed for crystal formations, which can point to specific digestive disturbances. Excreted acidity and alkalinity are compared to the amounts of excreted calcium and salt. Vitamin C excretion is measured as well. Because the body stores substances it's deficient in and discards substances it has in excess, the tests provide valuable insight into the body's function.
 

Carbohydrate Intolerance
 

Symptoms including dry skin, dry mouth, muscle weakness, mental fogginess, irritability, insomnia, sensitivity to light, vocal problems, indigestion and constipation are associated with carbohydrate intolerance. Nutrition evaluation, palpitation technique, and lab testing assist us in determining an individual's sensitivity to carbohydrates. Armed with vital results, we then work with clients to draw appropriate dietary guidelines to address digestion, assimilation, and overall health.
 

Homeostatic Digestive Challenge Test
 

When a digestive organ is stressed, surrounding muscles contract, causing pain and further inhibiting proper action of the affected organ. The Homeostatic Digestive Challenge Test is a physical examination for increased muscle tension in areas supporting the digestive organs. Findings from an exam during a fast are compared with the findings of an exam 45 minutes following a meal. Results allow us to determine what physiological changes take place when your digestive system is presented with different foods, and how your organs respond to fats, sugars, proteins, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables. In some cases, exam results are weighed with information obtained from a 24-hour urinalysis.
 

Additional Services
 

Allergies and Asthma
 

Each year, more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, immune system reactions to substances including grass, pollen, dust, and pet dander. Allergies occur when the immune system releases histamine, which causes inflammation of the eyes, nose, throat, ears and skin. Headache, sore throat, eczema, and digestive problems are among additional symptoms of allergic reaction.
 

Related to allergies, asthma is a disorder characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, cough and the excessive production of mucus. During an asthma attack, air tubes tighten, producing difficult or labored breathing. Many attacks are triggered by allergic reactions to dust mites, grass, pollen, pet dander and food additives such as dyes, flavorings, and preservatives.
 

Beginning with a consult and evaluation, we offer specific protocols to address individual needs in cases of allergy and asthma. Contact us to schedule an appointment or to learn more.
 

Insomnia
 

Insomnia is the inability to get healthful, restful sleep. Statistics report that a fifth of American adults and half of American older adults have difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. Causative factors include age, lifestyle, emotional condition, dietary insufficiency, environmental factors, and physical imbalances such as the accumulation of toxins, which lead to neurotransmitter and hormone imbalance.
 

Our individual protocols are aimed at precluding all potential causes of insomnia, rather than providing mere symptomatic relief. Holistic therapy is multifaceted, incorporating approaches such as diet and lifestyle change, behavioral therapy, massage therapy, pain management, and therapeutic-grade essential oils, as well as the use of enzymes, herbs, and other food-source supplements. In addition, we offer detoxification programs as well as tea and enzyme combinations that effectively combat insomnia in often less than a week.
 

Infertility
 

Infertility is the inability to become pregnant or carry a pregnancy to full-term. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 1 in 6 couples has a problem with infertility. It's reported that women have the problem in 40% of cases, men in another 40%, and both partners in 20% of cases.
 

Female infertility is caused by numerous factors such as dietary insufficiency, hormone imbalance, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, reproductive organ damage, and toxic chemical overload. It causes not only emotional devastation but financial turmoil as well. Some methods for assisted conception cost over $10,000 and offer success rates of only 20%.
 

It makes sense to explore less expensive and more successful natural options. At LCHC, we incorporate dietary adjustment, nutritional supplementation, and therapy into our protocols. Safe and helathful, our program has a 95-98% success rate. Contact us to schedule a consult or to learn more.
 

Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease
 

Multiple sclerosis is a condition of progressive nerve disturbances. Symptoms include blurred vision, dizziness, weakness, and tingling sensations. Parkinson's disease is brain disease caused by nerve damage to the brain. Symptoms include tremor and involuntary movement. Sufferers of these degenerative conditions often have severe constipation caused by the destructive effects of processed foods, starches, and grains. Detoxification and improved bowel function are paramount to addressing dysfunction.
 

At LCHC, we evaluate individual sources of stress and develop specific protocols to address health. With nutritional supplementation, dietary changes and regular therapies including muscle therapy and colon irrigation, our clients have achieved significant improvement. Contact us for more information or to schedule a consultation.