HOLISTIC - Bottoms Up!

By Victoria McGuin

No, this isn’t an article about whether a glass of red wine is or isn’t good for you. (The jury is still out on that, when looking at a possible link to lower risk of heart disease but a higher risk of certain cancers.) No, this article is about something that is used to treat fatigue, bloating, digestive issues, and bring constipation relief – colonics!

Bottoms Up Colonics in Nambour (just opposite Nambour Hospital) is owned by Karen Johnston, who shared some details with me on how a colonic could be just what you need to get things moving… 

”There are many reasons for constipation, (stress, travel, microbial imbalance, medications) but the biggest reason is dehydration,” said Karen. “In fact, the more constipated you are, the less likely it is that you'll release much during your first session.

“When we drink water, we don't absorb it immediately. In truth, the majority of the water you ingest is absorbed from the lower bowel. So when we are working with a dehydrated bowel and body, we first have to hydrate before we can get anything moving.”

This is why at Bottoms Up Colonics - Nambour, their ROJAS technique focuses on whole-body, bowel, and cellular hydration, Karen explained.

“Imagine, a pot plant that you've forgotten to water. When you first water it, the soil is so dehydrated, the water just beads off it. With persistence the soil will soften as it absorbs the water.Your poop is exactly the same!

“Before we can empty a bowel full of poop, we firstly have to hydrate your bowel. This softens your poop and helps it to come out. Old, hardened, dehydrated poop acts like a concrete plug in your bowel. And if you've ever been constipated, you know how hard this is to pass.” (Did you know the average person is carrying 4-8kgs of old poop?) 

Through the process of hydration and a series of colonics, Karen shared, “we are able to water your ‘forgotten pot plant’, to encourage and support your elimination and detoxification pathways holistically. This is why hydration is our focus…. it improves and supports a healthy lifestyle in many, many ways.”

Looking at the feedback online, it’s nothing but five-star reviews, with comments such as “the improvements to my health have been incredible”,“Karen provides an outstanding service”, “I had amazing results” and “I’ve noticed great improvements in my skin and overall I’m feeling more energetic”.

Looking for a seasonal reset? Energy and mental clarity? Skin health? Hormonal balance? Lymphatic support? Or perhaps support with stress management? Post-workout recovery? Weight loss and body composition goals? Wanting to start a cleanse / detox program? Perhaps it’s time to consider Colonics.

“Don’t be shy, we’ll help you get to the bottom of things!” Karen said with a big smile, “Pun intended!”

Karen Johnston, Clinic owner (Innate Wellness), BOTTOMS UP COLONICS Nambour, 4560 / Phone: 07 5220 8859