Colonics Can Be An Important Part Of The Holistic Lifestyle

What do you think of when we say holistic lifestyle or holistic wellness? Do visions of ashrams, crystals and sacred drumming come to mind, so that the concept seems nice enough . . . but out of reach for most of us? We have jobs, after all. And families. And sometimes some of us might secretly like to see what kind of trouble those Kardashian girls are stirring up for themselves. Who has time to pursue a holistic lifestyle?!

Living the Holistic Lifestyle

Surprise! Following the antics of the Kardashians can be part of your holistic lifestyle. The phrase may sound New Age-y, but here at LYT, we work hard to demystify it for our clients. We want you to understand that holistic wellness is about being whole. A holistic lifestyle is about balancing all the vital areas of your life including your relationships, your job, your finances and your self-care. By embracing and balancing all aspects of your life,you can enjoy optimum physical, mental and emotional well-being, AKA holistic bliss.

Getting to the Bottom of Holistic Wellness

Did you notice in the list above that ‘self-care’ appeared last? That wasn’t an accident. We’ve noticed that when many of our clients first come to us, self-care has dropped to the bottom of their lists. At LYT, we help them move it back to the top. When you attend to your own needs, everyone who depends on you will benefit: your boss, your spouse or partner, your kids, etc. Even the guy at the juice bar is more likely to get a boost from interacting with you if you’re embracing a holistic lifestyle.

Colonics and the Holistic Lifestyle

Now buckle your seatbelt (or unbuckle your pants?!) because this next part may surprise you. Colon hydrotherapy is one of the best tools available to anyone seeking a truly holistic lifestyle. The physical benefits of colonics are powerful, and there is no question that regular colon hydrotherapy can improve your physical health. But we know from our own experience (and that of our clients) that colonics often have a profound mental, emotional, and even spiritual impact as well.

Cleaning Up Your Act

Maybe it’s not really so surprising that when you engage in an ancient practice (colon hydrotherapy is thousands of years old) to literally rid yourself of the accumulated waste that is weighing you down, your mind and spirit lighten up as well. Time and again we see our clients transform their lives – you’ll forgive us this literal pun – by working from the bottom up. Skin clears up, yes. But relationships also gain clarity. Stomach problems, like acid reflux, disappear. And, at the same time, a client realizes that it’s time to leave a toxic job situation.

It’s seeing our clients improve every aspect of their lives that convinces us that colonics are such an important part of the holistic lifestyle and total mental and physical wellness.

Ready to Live Your Best Life?

We’d love to help you discover true holistic wellness through colonics and colon hydrotherapy here in NYC, along with a host of other services to help you reach your own personal best. Please contact us online, or give us a call. We’ll be happy to make an appointment or answer any questions you may have about how you can live in the bliss associated with a holistic lifestyle.

You might not expect an internet search for “Natural Alternatives for Depression” and a search for “Colonics NYC” to land you on the same page. Colonics are for digestive issues, right? They help to clear up skin problems, too. Right on both points. But colon hydrotherapy is also one of the most important and powerful tools available to people who want to naturally cure depression, without drugs.

The Serotonin Factor

You probably know that serotonin, a neurotransmitter that carries messages between cells, is sometimes called “the happiness hormone” because it’s a key player in regulating mood. But did you know that approximately 95% of your body’s serotonin is produced in your belly? So you can see why anyone looking to treat depression with natural alternatives to drugs would be wise to check in with the gut! In fact, some doctors have noticed that more than half of the patients they treat for depression also tend to have stomach problems. Coincidence? We think not!

Natural Ways to Cure Depression: The Basic Alternatives

Here’s the good news: All the things we suggest you do to keep your digestive system humming happily are also natural ways to cure depression:

• Exercise. Moving your body helps to regulate serotonin production and usage in your brain and your gut.

• Avoid sugar, alcohol and refined flour. These foods are detrimental to your physical, mental and emotional well-being because they tax your adrenal glands – the glands that balance blood sugar levels and support how we think, feel, and react in fight or flight situations.

• Avoid animal proteins. Foods high in protein, such as animal products, cause a drop in serotonin levels.

• Avoid caffeine. It may seem to boost your energy level, but it actually KOs serotonin.

• Eat fresh, wholesome food that is minimally processed. A good diet will go a long way to keeping your mood steady.

• Nurture yourself. Do nice things for yourself. Starting with scheduling a colonic. 

Colonics and Depression

Medical studies show that there is a strong connection between depression and chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Your digestive tract actually contains so many neurons that it’s called The Second Brain, and it is in constant communication with the brain between your ears. The vagus nerve is kind of like a sophisticated cable connecting your belly and your brain, so that they can send and receive messages to one another. And the stomach sends nine times more messages to the brain than vice versa! We think that fact alone is a clear indication of why colonics should be in the arsenal of anyone seeking natural alternatives to depression. A healthy gut and a healthy mind are inextricably linked.

Your Body Is a Wonderland

John Mayer had it right. Your body really IS a wonderland, and it deserves the very best support you can give it. If you are severely depressed, see a doctor. But try to find one open to exploring natural ways to cure depression, and know that the team here at LYT is here to help in any way we can. We can provide you with the best colonics NYC has to offer as well as tailored nutrition advice and our years of experience. Contact us online or give us a call at 212-696-1800—we’d be happy to show you the ropes!

What do Mike Tyson, Bill Clinton, Anne Hathaway and physicist Brian Greene all have in common?  They’ve discovered the benefits of a vegan diet. If you’ve ever wondered about the benefits of being vegan, this post is a must-read. We’re going to give you some of the most compelling reasons we know to kick meat, eggs and dairy to the curb and learn firsthand the many benefits of vegan diet.

A Vegan Diet Can Give You More Energy

Endurance athletes Brendan Brazier and Scott Jurek fuel their 100+ mile runs solely with plant-based foods. Both swear that after they stopped consuming animal products, their recovery time became quicker and their energy levels rose.

Vegan athlete, Brendan Brazier.

Our work here at LYT has shown us, time and time again, that increased energy is one of the most common benefits of a vegan diet. Digesting food is the most demanding task the body undertakes each day, and animal products make the job more difficult. Benefit from being vegan with the switch to plants and you automatically free up a lot of energy. In addition, when you increase your intake of vegetables in a rainbow of hues, you get more micronutrients and yet another energetic boost. Of course, colonics can supercharge your energy reserves as a wonderful complement to your diet. (And might we add that the best colonics NYC has to offer are right here at LYT! But you knew that, didn’t you?!)

Vegan Diets Have Been Shown to Discourage and Even Reverse Disease

Popular films including Forks Over Knives; Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead; and Simply Raw clearly demonstrate one of the most compelling benefits of a vegan diet: the ability to reverse disease. Some of the diseases that have been eliminated when patients adopted a vegan diet include:

• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Type 2 diabetes
• Depression
• Some autoimmune diseases,
• Some cases of cancer

Prevention isn’t as dramatic, perhaps, but one of the best benefits of being vegan is knowing that you’re lowering your risk for life-threatening conditions with every healthy, delicious bite. 

Vegan Diets Are Easy on the Planet

Yes, more benefits of being a vegan! Your body isn’t the only one that will thrive when you switch from meat to plants! Mother Nature also reaps the benefits of a vegan diet. It’s been said – with good reason – that a vegetarian driving a Hummer will have less negative impact on the environment than a carnivore who drives a Prius. Some estimates say it takes more than 2500 gallons of water to raise just one pound of beef, and the methane gas emitted by livestock causes more damage to the o-zone than any other factor. Further, animals raised for consumption suffer in appalling conditions, so choosing not to be a meat-eater is a humane and ethical choice that can have a more subtle, but equally real, effect on your overall health.

Vegans Have More Fun! 

Okay, we may not be able to prove this empirically, but from our own experience, we’re pretty sure this is yet another of the many benefits of a vegan diet.  And don’t Betty White, Ellen DeGeneres and Russell Brand, who all are vegan, always seem to be having a pretty good time? In short, a vegan diet and colonics are both great ways to lighten up–literally and figuratively!

To see how the experts at LYTnyc can offer other health advice and assist in improving your life naturally, contact us online or give us a call at 212-696-1800.

Don’t Be Lax About Laxatives! Want to know why we’re diving into a topic as potentially uncomfortable as the dangers of laxatives this week? Four words: We care about you! Please know that even mild laxatives are not meant for frequent use. In the United States alone, consumers spend more than $700 million on laxatives each year. Before you add to that number, here are some things you should know.

There’s nothing LOVABLE about LAXATIVES!

3 Common Dangers of Laxatives

Before you commit to buying them, you should know the dangers of laxatives. Laxatives can cause:

• Diarrhea

• Nausea

• Severe

• Cramping

• Vomiting

Your body reacts to laxatives as it does to any other toxin you might ingest; red alarms go off to alert to the presence of something that shouldn’t be there, and your body attempts to purge itself of the offending substance. And, just as dehydration can occur when your system is trying to rid itself of rotten food or the invaders that cause the flu, you can easily dehydrate after taking a laxative.

Another major danger of laxatives is that they are easy to misuse. The Catch-22 is built right in: you use laxatives because you want to restore normal bowel function; but if you’re reaching for a laxative, you’ve already lost normal bowel function, and probably don’t know – or have forgotten – what it looks and feels like to have a healthy movement. If you’re not eliminating well, there is a dietetic or neurological issue that no laxative can solve. You need to look at your diet and ensure you’re getting lots of fresh, nutrient-dense food. Then take steps to rehabilitate your colon; try working with a skilled colon hydrotherapist like the ones here at LYT.

Laxatives can be addictive. Yet another danger inherent to laxative use is the fact that these products can be physically addictive, in the sense that your body can become so dependent on them that it won’t be able to produce a bowel movement without them.

Colon Cleanse vs. Laxatives

There IS a better way! Enter the game-changer, Colonic NYC, LYT’s healthy superhero. (Only, you know, without the snappy cape and boots.) A colonic addresses the same problems laxatives claim to address, but without the inherent dangers of laxatives. Still wondering why colon cleanse vs. laxatives?

Colonics cleanse the system, while laxatives do not. A colonic bathes the colon with pure water, loosening and gently removing accumulated material.

Colonics strengthen what laxatives weaken. Colonics actually strengthen and condition the colon. A trained colon hydrotherapist is like a personal trainer for your colon. The peristaltic muscles so necessary for a healthy bowel movement gets stronger with every colonic you have.

Colonics encourage healing. With colonics added to your health regimen, your body’s capacity to heal will astound you. Colonics are a great way to assist the process since they improve your immune system.

In the colon cleanse vs. laxatives debate, colonics are always the clear winner, with so many real health benefits and none of the dangers of laxatives. To get the most from a colon cleanse, we always encourage our clients to check out our Colonics Rock page and remember, our team of experts in NYC is always available to answer your questions.  

How to Fight Fatigue, Combat Stress and Boost Your Energy Reserves

Want to know how to fight fatigue, combat stress and boost your energy reserves? We’ll get right to the point: it’s easier than you think. There are foods that fight fatigue, and building your diet around them can make a world of difference in the way you feel.

Foods that Fight Fatigue by Decreasing Inflammation

Many of us are low on energy because our bodies are in a constant state of low-level inflammation, so it’s important to eat the foods that fight fatigue and avoid those that cause it, like sugar and alcohol, for example. If you’re wondering how to fight fatigue on a daily basis, you’ll want to follow an anti-inflammatory diet. Fortunately, this is easy to do. Here are some basics to keep in mind:

• “Veg out.” Vegetables are perhaps the best foods to fight fatigue. They help boost your energy levels because they are easy to assimilate. They contain fiber, which helps move food through your system naturally, and they are less irritating to the colon than foods like animal products, or processed and refined foods. Vegetables leave less residue behind, and less residue means less inflammation.
• Almost all vegetables will help your body reduce its level of inflammation but some are such high performers that that you’ll want to give them a starring role whenever possible. Try any of these members of the Brassica family, which all are great sources of the flavonoids and anti-oxidants your body craves to fight fatigue:
• Kale – tear the leaves from the rib to use in a salad, or try it sautéed with ginger and garlic, or lightly steamed with a touch of lemon juice.
• Cabbage – shred it and add a light dressing, or use it in a soup.
• Broccoli and Cauliflower – great in salads and stir-fry dishes, or steamed in a small amount of bouillon seasoned water (Seitenbacher’s broth is great) but also try these cruciferous superstars steamed, with lemon and a sprinkle of Bragg’s Amino Acids for a simple, yummy side dish.
• Avocado, mushrooms, onions and garlic should also be staples on your shopping list of foods that fight fatigue.
• Spice things up! Many spices, including cinnamon, cloves, and ginger are powerful and delicious ways to fight inflammation. Turmeric, which lends its bright yellow color to curry, deserves special mention for its inflammation-fighting abilities. Try it in stir fries or even smoothies.
• Go nuts! Walnuts, particularly, can help keep inflammation at bay. In one study as little as four walnuts increased blood levels of omega-3s, which help the body manage inflammation. 4 walnuts! Now that’s how to fight fatigue! 

Juicing

And colonics! NYC is not just stressful because it is fast-paced. It’s also dirty, and your system is pretty much constantly under attack. Your body needs all the help it can get to “take out the trash.” Juicing will flood your cells with readily-available nutrients, and colonics will flush out the stuff that’s dragging you down. Together, they’re a dynamic duo in the how-to-fight-fatigue arsenal, and are sure to boost your energy level and your mood.

So now you know how to fight fatigue! And with summer just around the corner, we know you’ll put that extra energy to good use!

To schedule a consultation to see how else our team of holistic healers can help keep your energy boosted this summer, please contact us online or give us a call at 212-696-1800.

Colon Hydrotherapy Risks: Dangers Involved in Your Colonics Procedure Can Be Easily Avoided

Wonder if there are colon hydrotherapy risks? Have you ever asked a doctor about colonics and received a list of the dangers of colon hydrotherapy? Well then, let’s talk. In our experience, risk is increased if a person’s body is vulnerable or their health is considerably compromised. This is why LYT has a thorough health history intake upon booking so that we understand any health issues up front and greatly avoid colon hydrotherapy risks. We share colonic preparation information to help you have the safest, most comfortable, and quite simply, the best colonic experience possible given your individualized needs. By the way, our therapists are exceptionally knowledgeable and just purely awesome at sharing tips to help you improve your health and maintain it for life! Yes, we’re in it to share the longevity this lifestyle has to offer you!

Curious About Colonics? Properly research it to understand the facts.

Dangers of Colon Hydrotherapy: Avoid the Risks

Let’s be frank about the dangers of colon hydrotherapy; it’s not the therapy that is dangerous. The risks do not exist in the treatment itself. After all, we are giving your colon a gentle bath. However, that being said, there may be potential factors with the client’s health history that lead us to suggest alternative therapies or protocols. There are circumstances such as specific surgical procedures, medications, and bodily conditions that may not allow for your colonic treatment to be administered comfortably or safely. We offer guidelines for these situations and often times a client can receive their colon hydrotherapy treatment at a later date in order to avoid these risks. If a client’s health circumstances prevent colon hydrotherapy from being administered altogether, we are upfront about that and offer sensible alternatives to support their health goals and avoid any dangers of colon hydrotherapy.

Be passionate about your curiosity!

If you follow our instructions and preparation guidelines, there are no dangers of colon hydrotherapy. That’s right, the ‘colon hydrotherapy risks’ don’t exist! The LYT Method Colonic is gentle and effective. We encourage all clients to be honest about their state of health. Please don’t put yourself at risk by ignoring the contraindications for colon hydrotherapy. Reduce any possible danger by preparing your body for your colonic session, following post colonic suggestions, and be certain to avoid recreational drugs (yep, that includes alcohol) before and after your colonic treatments. Get high from vibrant health!

LYT Method Colonics in NYC have served and assisted thousands of clients seeking a more balanced and refined lifestyle. We believe your experience of the most profound colonics NYC has to offer is right here with us at LYT!

Colonic Irrigation Procedure: LYTNYC Experts Simplify It For You

Let’s de-mystify the colonic irrigation procedure! Whether you call it a colonic, colon hydrotherapy or colonic irrigation, the procedure of administering a colonic is simply a bathing of your large intestine with purified water. That’s it! Finito! Finale! Basta! The end! So, if it’s that simple, what’s all the controversy about? Since 1999, we’ve seen offices offering colonic irrigation in NYC double and even triple. Yet, the colonic irrigation procedure remains a mystery for many and taboo in the medical world. Stories circulate about perforated colons, compromised friendly bacteria, reduced electrolytes, and loss of bowel control/dependency. Doctors have placed fear in people when it comes to cleansing from within. Hey, what’s up doc? Let’s break it down with our expertise.

The Truth About Detoxification Can Save Your Health!

1. Perforation: In a LYT Method Gravity Colonic in NYC, there is a continuous flow of water, in and out of the client’s body, which means that you’re not being filled up like a balloon. We do allow your colon to part-take in retentions of with water BUT this is done after some of the gas and matter has emptied which creates room for sensible supervised retentions. This is a therapist administered and NOT machine controlled procedure. Molto importante! Why? Because you don’t want a machine forcing water into your bum or any other part of your body. You want a human being there with you that is sensitive to your rhythm and the state of your colon. No instruments are traveling through your colon in the colonic irrigation procedure, only warm water.

2. Loss of friendly bacteria: Darling please! You think those margaritas, processed foods, and medications aren’t impairing your friendly bacteria? If you like your friends, treat them well and they’ll be loving and loyal. The way to maintain healthy bacteria is to drink and eat nutritious fresh juices and foods, include probiotics (vegan please), and make sure your bowels are moving and grooving so that waste is not sitting around putrefying, fermenting, and destroying your internal balance and impairing your friendly bacteria. Intestinally speaking, you have to keep the poop moving so your gut can rejuvenate you!

Colonic Irrigation Increases & Supports Friendly Bacteria

3. Loss of electrolytes and bowel control or dependency: Now this is getting crazy! Simply put, electrolytes are compounds that get transported in a salty fluid to assist electrical impulses, muscle function, hydration, and PH level. Serious stuff! That’s why we remind you to drink water, raw coconut water, and fresh veggie juices, always, and especially right after your colonic irrigation procedure. If your body is impacted with waste and gas then your absorption becomes limited. In all the years of our experience with colonic irrigation, we’ve never seen in ourselves or in our clients a loss of bowel control or dependency. We work with the Wood’s Gravity Method, which does not weaken your peristalsis. To the contrary, this colonic irrigation method gives your colon a work out, toning and strengthening this vital muscle as the waste matter is alleviated. It just makes sense!

Electrolytes are abundant in raw coconut water, raw fruits/vegetables, & nuts. You can even add a pinch of sea salt to your drinking water for sodium enrichment.

Colonic Hydrotherapy NYC: LYT Method Simplifies Your Experience

A colon hydrotherapy treatment is meant to assist your body in removing pollutants that have accumulated from the day to day living of our modern, fast-paced, NYC lifestyle. We have designed the LYT colonic irrigation prep to be easy for anyone to apply. We are sure you will find that the LYT Method colonic irrigation procedure is expertly administered by our skillful, knowledgeable and certified therapists and is synonymous with the best colon hydrotherapy NYC has to offer!

Colonics allow us to live our lives with the ultimate flow and tap into our highest potential.

If you’re in the growing collective of over 1 million Americans, inclusive of Harrelson & Hathaway, who’s realized a vegan diet makes you feel like you’ve discovered the fountain of youth, then come February 14, our healthy Valentine treats will add even greater satisfaction to your discovery!

Healthy Valentine Treats – Get Gregarious With Love!

If all the amazing health benefits of eating less or no diary have helped you to leave the animal products to pasture, (cue rim-shot) we’re here to offer your taste buds the dance of their life with our three scrumptious vegan Valentine’s Day treats! Contrary to what you may have heard, your buds really won’t miss the milk! We’re excited to show you that they can get their groove on with our healthy, vegan Valentine’s Day recipes. Here at LYTnyc, we believe it’s about sharing insightful options to keep you salubrious & satisfied, not shackled! 

Vegan Valentine’s Day – Treats That Can’t Be Beat!

We’ve put together 3 recipes to satisfy your search for healthy vegan Valentine’s Day treats. These sweet morsels will tickle you pink & have your friends & family swooning for a second helping!

Vegan Coconut Raspberry & Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 Bag Organic Frozen Strawberries

1 Bag Organic Frozen Raspberries

½ Bag Exotic Super Foods Frozen Coconut Meat (Thawed)

2 T Coconut Sugar (or Maple Syrup)

Photos & Recipe Joyce Rockwood

Preparation:

1. Thaw the frozen fruit and coconut meat. You can soak bags in hot water to speed this up.

2. Add all ingredients to VItamix and blend until smooth.

3. Pour into bowls or your favorite fancy glasses and share a kiss w/ your sweetie-pie before you enjoy!

4. This recipe is rather thick so we suggest eating w/ a spoon vs drinking.

A delicious breakfast for you & your favorite Valentine!

Orange Peppermint Vegan Chocolate Fudge Hearts

Ingredients:

4 c Raw Cashew Butter

10 T cocoa powder

2/3 c Maple Syrup

2 T Coconut Butter

4 T Vanilla Extract

2 T Almond Extract

3 T Orange Extract

2 T Peppermint Extract

2 Generous Pinches Himalayan Sea Salt

Cinnamon for a dash of pizzazz upon serving

Recipe & Photos Joyce Rockwood

Preparation:

1. Place all ingredients in bowl and mix thoroughly so all lumps are blended and no clumps remain.

2. Place mixture in glass casserole dish and using spatula, spread evenly about 1 inch or so thick or you can use cookie cutters and fill with fudge to make fun designs.

3. Place in freezer for about 1 ½ hours or until completely frozen.

4. Remove from freezer and cut into squares or bars or if using cookie cutters, simply and gently press fudge through molds while still frozen to remove while still maintaining their shape. Place in Tuperware, cover, and immediately place back in freezer.

5. Leaving these cuties our of the freezer means they will melt so keep frozen until ready to serve.

6. Serve w/ a dash of cinnamon for extra added appeal!

Blended Ingredients

Press into cookie cutter molds with LOVE!

You can also spread some of the leftover batter into pan & cut into baby bars!

Vegan Orange Vanilla Mint Macaroons

Ingredients:

6 c Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

2 ½ c Lucuma Powder (Option: almond flour)

1 ¾ c Maple Syrup

1/3 c Coconut Butter

2 T Vanilla Extract

2 T Orange Extract

1 Peppermint Extract

1 t Celtic Sea Salt

OPTION: Sprinkle of cinnamon to add after dehydrating or add to batter when mixing.

Recipe & Photos Joyce Rockwood 

Preparation:

1. Using a big mixing bowl, add in all your ingredients and mix thoroughly.

TIP: Ingredients at room temperature will be easier to combine.

2. Use a mellon scooper to shape macaroons. Mash down your ingredients in scooper so the macaroon will be compact before you release it onto your dehydrator tray.

3. I suggest dehydrating at 110-115 degrees for about 6 hours. This will assure a moist interior and a slightly crisp shell. Dehydrating longer will make for a dryer result.

4. Serve with a KISS and option to top with a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra zest and eye candy!

Remember, if you choose to indulge on Valentine’s Day, these healthy Valentine treats are a great way to do so with LOVE. Love yourself and your loved ones and you will see that your body will return the favor. To maintain or enhance your glow before the big day, give us a call for your healthy intestinal fortitude! ‘Colonics NYC’  is the treatment to Google when you are looking for “Love at First LYT” and seeking new ways to care for yourself from the inside out!

You may be one of the 33% of Americans wondering if Prevacid, Zantac, and Nexium are your only BFF’s or if there really is a natural treatment for acid reflux. In our experience, there is a connection between acid reflux and constipation.

We’re excited to share a testimonial of one of our lovely LYT clients who has healed acid reflux and constipation through LYT Method Colonics in NYC. Sarah Siciliano, VP/Director of Business Development for 321 Launch and Founder of Sweat-Working, shares her journey from acid reflux and constipation to a symptom-free, healthy, and vibrant life! The proof is in the video.

The ‘Behind The Scenes’ Details about Acid Reflux

When your body doesn’t eliminate well, your system gets backed up and creates pressure upward, toward your diaphragm. Your diaphragm then initiates pressure upward, to your stomach, which releases its acids toward your esophagus! Traffic is now going in reverse! This leads to your acid reflux symptoms. How to find relief? LYT Method Colonics NYC are a natural treatment for acid reflux. Let us explain:

• First let’s address natural vs. unnatural. Colonics are a natural treatment for your acid reflux. The colonic simply bathes your internal elimination system with filtered water. Taking a cocktail of drugs every day, however, is not addressing the root cause of your acid reflux symptoms.

• In one LYT NYC colonic session you can relieve your body of enormous amounts of gas pressure and waste that are not moving freely.

• As your colon empties over time, a lightness occurs and your diaphragm is freed of tightness and pressure that once provoked symptoms like acid reflux, constipation, bloating, etc.

• Your blood chemistry shifts as you clear toxins from your body that were the root of your acidosis and were causing your terrible twosome of acid reflux and constipation.

Acid Reflux: Constipation Is At The Root

While we understand the medical explanation of indigestion, but we believe our perspective on a natural treatment for acid-reflux and constipation will offer you more reliable relief. In our experience, symptoms like acid reflux are the result of constipation and a buildup of acidic residue from very processed foods, cooked oils, dairy, red meat and flour products, in your body. Acid reflux and constipation go hand in hand. Healthy bowel movements should occur 2-3 times a day and if this is not happening then there is a buildup within your system and a natural treatment for acid reflux may be ideal for you. Acid reflux is just one of the many symptoms that you and many others may experience because of a constipated system.

Our LYT Method Colonics in NYC have helped countless clients heal and live in happier and healthier bodies! Contact us to see what we can do for you! Detox Rocks®!

Sarah Siciliano – LYT Client since 2010 is now free of acid-reflux and was able to stop taking her prescription medication after her very first colonic!

LYTnyc is happy to share Ana Zaharia’s story about the road from raw food to her first time colonic. We know how unsure and nervous people can feel about choosing the right wellness center and finding the right therapist for their first colonic. We get it! We also had a first time colonic experience back when we were clients. So we are well prepared to walk you through the steps from preparation all the way through to your post colonic protocol. 

Step By Step: Colonic Irrigation For Beginners

Here are four simple preparation steps to colonic irrigation for beginners. Remember, these steps can begin immediately and especially 2-3 days before your first time colonic irrigation appointment.

1. Drink fresh vegetable juice on an empty stomach to loosen matter and gas in preparation for your colonic irrigation treatment.

2. Hydrate your intestinal system properly. A sensible amount of water to drink daily is based on half your body weight converted to ounces. IE: 140 lbs / 2 = 70 ounces of water. Your body needs plenty of water to efficiently flush its system.

3. Refrain from drinking carbonated beverages, eating dairy, processed foods, white flour, and heavy protein like red meat.

4. Increase salads and vegetables for lunch and dinner and yes, they can be delicious meals! 

We often hear from our first time colonic irrigation clients that they feel better even after just following these initial steps. If you already eat a more vegetarian-based diet, then you can simply drink juice, eat salads w/ avocado, and follow with steamed vegetables the day prior to your first colonic to support a more productive treatment.

Whether you’re a first time colonic client or you’re already detox savvy, we know you will love LYT. Our clients’ only regret is wishing they had googled “colonics nyc” and found LYTnyc so much sooner!