Digestive system disorders such as gastroenteritis, peptic ulcers, gallstones, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, diarrhea and constipation can be attributed to a number of causes including poor diet, allergies, infections and emotional disturbances. When the digestive system is working properly our food is easily broken down into a form that can be readily absorbed into the bloodstream to supply us with energy, to build and repair tissues and efficiently eliminate excess waste. A healthy digestive system is crucial to maintaining our general physical and emotional well-being. Holistic and alternative approaches recommended by our practitioners:

Causes and Approaches

Dr. Nick LeRoy, Holistic Medicine | Profile
There are numerous origins of digestive dysfunction that include poor dietary habits, antibiotic use, food allergies, and “Leaky Gut Syndrome”. If adopting a healthier diet does not fix the problem, you may be continuing to eat foods that are eliciting an allergic response, and testing is then necessary.

Eliminate all dairy and wheat products for several weeks, simplifying your diet with high plant intake. Sometimes a digestive enzyme or Lactobacillus acidophilus will help. Beyond these simple changes some type of diagnostic testing is advisable.

Gina Orlando, MA, CH, Hypnotherapist | Profile
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common illness, resulting from your digestive system “forgetting” its natural rhythm and flow. Since your mind is powerful and controls your body, you can teach your mind to re-regulate your symptoms.

Hypnosis is powerfully effective to support and manage IBS symptoms. The six session program I use has supported the elimination of all symptoms in 85% of the clients, and a reduction in a total of 93% of the clients.

Donna Faye Evensen, R.N. Colon Therapist, CMT | Profile
Constipation can be caused by diet, emotional stress, parasites, or many other reasons. One thing that helps relieve the situation is cleansing the colon. Oral herbs, colon hydrotherapy, and diet are some of the ways our office helps reduce client constipation.

Alyce M. Sorokie, C.T. Nutritional Educator | Profile
Often food sensitivities, gut bacteria imbalances, and emotional stress are significant factors

I ask clients to ‘experiment’ with omitting dairy and gluten from their diets for one week. I also ask them to add a good quality acidophilus and bifidus supplement to their daily regimen. Apply warmth to the abdomen. Explore what or who is ‘irritating you’ and ‘let go’.

Ania Tyczynski, Colon Hydrotherapist | Profile
Can be dietary or emotional. Change your diet (add fresh fruits and vegetables) drink more water. Exercise (walk for 30 minutes)

Encouragement, sharing knowledge of what works and why.

Nina Nicolai, Colon Hydrotherapist | Profile
The causes may be many. Physical and/or emotional stress or a diet of processed foods. Colon Hydrotherapy deals with the symptoms allowing the time to deal with the cause. i.e. a colonic.

I would advise and educate client about processed foods, then recommend less processed vegetables and increased fluids. Also a colonic.

Deborah A House, CCT, MT | Profile
A waste buildup in the colon can lead to bowel problems and accumulation of toxins that poisons other systems of the body. One of the best ways to alleviate this problem is by eating more wholesome, fiber-rich, organic foods and also organic juicing. Daily intake of omega 3 fatty acids also aids in lubrication of the digestive tract.

We would first educate the individual on various approaches that can alleviate their bowel concerns. After assessing intake information we would either proceed with colon hydrotherapy and or refer the individual to an alternative care physician or nutritional expert.