After a winter of “cocooning”—that is, eating too much and moving too little—most of us look forward to spring as an opportunity to detox and get active again. Rachel Mann, a certified colon therapist with 24 years’ experience, says the season always brings an uptick of clients eager to do some personal spring cleaning. “A colonic is important way to get your health back on track,” she says.

Colon hydrotherapy—the modern version of a technique first used by the ancient Egyptians—allows a small amount of water to flow into the colon, gently stimulating the release of softened waste from the large intestine without the use of drugs. “A colonic session helps with headaches, bloating, parasites, candida, constipation, bloating and gas,” Mann says. “A healthy colon produces vitamins B and K and absorbs water. A healthy digestive tract helps support a healthy immune system.”

Mann says that most people find a colonic session comfortable, and that the number of sessions needed depends on the individual. “Every person’s goals and needs will differ,” she says. “People have their own ongoing cleansing, toning and rebuilding regimens, and I recommend that colonics become part of it for optimum health and well-being.”

Rachel Mann is the owner of Rachel’s Waters of Life, established in 1990. Her offices are located at 1145 Second Ave, #1 (near 59^th St.), NY, NY. For more information, call 212.317.0467.