When conventional methods failed to help her with digestive issues and a misdiagnosed ruptured appendix, Vanessa Drew, founder of Cleansing Concepts, turned to holistic natural medicine. “After exploring many different options, I discovered colon cleansing, a gentle internal bath that aids the body in the detoxification process. Cleansing helped me to heal, and I’ve dedicated my life to helping others rebuild their health and well-being,” she affirms.

According to Drew, over four million people suffer from constipation in the U.S. “Roughly two million doctor visits a year make it one of the most common gastrointestinal issues today. Almost everyone, at one time, has been constipated,” she says. In honor of colon cancer awareness month, Drew and her team at Cleansing Concepts are on a mission to educate others about digestive health. “Colon cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer-related death in America. A healthy, clean colon is the first step to achieving your optimal level of health. You don’t have to live with chronic constipation.”

Constipation is a condition in which it is difficult, and even painful, to have a bowel movement. “People suffering from constipation complain of hard or pellet-like stools, fewer than three bowel movements per week and straining with bowel movements. They normally feel bloated, uncomfortable and sluggish,” explains Drew. While she notes that the condition is often considered temporary and non-threatening, left untreated it can lead to many other health issues. “Medical problems that are caused by constipation include headaches, fatigue, moodiness and depression, hemorrhoids, anal fissures or tears, gas, lower back pain, skin problems, body odor, indigestion and abdominal pains.”

Traditionally, doctors typically prescribe laxatives, drugs or surgery for constipation relief. “These methods will only temporarily treat the symptoms and often have harmful side effects,” says Drew. “One of the safest and most effective treatments of chronic constipation is colon cleansing, a safe and gentle flow of warm, purified water into the large intestines without using pressure. This gentle internal bath assists your body in the natural detoxification process and is the safest and the most effective way to wake up your digestive system and get it working properly.”

Cleansing Concepts has several state-of-the-art facilities that offer quality colon hydrotherapy and other services at affordable pricing. Call the Red Bank, NJ, location at 732-741-2444; the Garden City, NY, location at 516-640-5322; the Smithtown, NY, location at 631-656-6313; or the Manhattan, NY, location at 212-256-0032. Visit CleansingConceptsWorld.com for address information.