Experience the Benefits of
their health. Types range from self-care (such as the use of multivitamins, herbal supplements and/or essential oils) to treatment by naturopaths. Such treatments often include detoxification therapies, the most popular being the colon cleanse or colon hydrotherapy. The colon (part of the gastrointestinal system) is home
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to billions of microflora (bacteria). Besides forming stool, the various beneficial bacterial organisms living within the colon and digestive tract are important for proper nutrient absorption, maintaining pH balance, signaling appetite and preventing the overgrowth of potentially dangerous bacteria. This is why maintaining a healthy colon is an essential aspect in one’s overall wellness. While the digestive system has its own processes for
removing waste, some individuals may struggle with diges- tive issues due to poor gut health, allergies or inflammation within the digestive system. It is estimated that Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects 20% of the adult population worldwide, and chronic constipation is one of the most common gas- trointestinal problems in the U.S. (
DrAxe.com, 2015). These problems are especially common among people with poor diets, women during pregnancy, older adults, people recov- ering from surgery and those taking medications. For individuals interested in seeking alternative medical
treatment (such as colon cleanses) in the Triangle area, one option is the Alternative Health Center of Cary.
Al ternative Medicine by Judy Liu, MPH
ne of every three Americans now rely on one or more forms of alternative and/or complementary medicine (CNN, 2015) to help maintain or improve
Owner Darlene Holloway brings an extraordinary range
of training and skills to her healing work at the Center she founded in 1992. In 2009, she was named the Colon Ther- apist of the Year by the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy, the first to hold that honor. Soon after, she joined the organization’s Board of Directors and continues to be recognized for exemplary service in the field of colon hydrotherapy. A graduate of the Florida Institute of Natural Health and
the Florida School of Massage, she is licensed both as a colonic therapist and massage therapist and is certified by the American Naturopathic Medical Board as a naturopathic doctor. She has devoted more thanw 34 years to teaching and serving others by integrating a variety of non-traditional preventative, restorative, and health maintenance therapies and continues to build on her knowledge. Today she holds the highest level of certification as an instructor with the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy. Therapies at Alternative Health Center of Cary include
Colon Hydrotherapy, Ion Detoxification Footbath, Quantum Biofeedback Therapy, HCG Weight Loss, Detox Body Wrap, Reflexology, Various Types of Massages, Naturopathy, Diagnostic Testing and Hair Analysis. As with all treatments, whether traditional or alternative, it helps to prepare prior to your visit. Bring a list of the concerns you would like to address and a list of the treatments you have tried in the past. If you are not familiar with a procedure, ask questions and find out what you should expect, before, during and after treatment. It is import- ant to develop a healthy and open dialogue with your treatment provider, so speak up during any treatment so any concerns can be addressed.
For information about the Alternative Health Center, please visit
www.ahealthcenter.net.
See ad on page 40.
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