23 September 2026 · 2 min read
20 years at The Lowry
20 years at The Lowry. 22 years of colon hydrotherapy. 25 years of The Lowry. And when I stop and think about that, I realise just how extraordinary the…
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23 September 2026 · 3 min read
Let’s Get to the BOTTOM of It…
Your gut has a lot to say. We’re here to listen. Or perhaps you’re simply thinking, “What on earth is going on in there?” Welcome to October — where we’re…
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27 August 2026 · 4 min read
September is here! It’s the perfect time for an autumn gut reset
Ready for your autumn reset? Get in touch with the clinic to find out more about our colonic treatments and wellbeing sessions
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4 August 2026 · 3 min read
Is Your Gut Asking for a Summer Reset?
If you’re feeling bloated, sluggish, uncomfortable or simply not quite yourself, you’re certainly not alone. Summer is for enjoying, but changes to our usual…
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6 July 2026 · 3 min read
England might be winning… but is your gut health?
July has arrived, bringing sunshine, BBQs, holidays and plenty to celebrate - including England's fantastic World Cup victory yesterday!
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29 May 2026 · 4 min read
BBQ Season & Belly Bugs: How to Protect Your Gut This Summer
While BBQs are one of the best parts of summer, they can also be one of the biggest triggers for food poisoning.
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28 April 2026 · 3 min read
Movement for Colon Health
Your colon doesn’t care about your step count badge or your good intentions. It cares about one thing: movement. Regular, gentle and consistent.
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28 April 2026 · 1 min read
20 Years at The Lowry & Lake District Retreats
We celebrate 25 years at The Lowry and release details on our upcoming Lake District wellness retreat and simple movement practices to improve your colon…
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23 March 2026 · 4 min read
Our Gut Isn’t Being Dramatic – Your Nervous System Is Just Stressed
Let’s talk about stress. The chronic, low-level, always-on stress that we all carry around like a handbag we forgot we were even holding.
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24 February 2026 · 2 min read
Colon Spring Clean: Easy Daily Habits for Smoother Digestion & A Lighter You
In traditional energy cycles, this time of year is all about movement, momentum, and clearing what’s stuck! Follow our Colon Spring Clean tips for a smoother…
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2 February 2026 · 2 min read
A Different Kind of Self-Love: Listening to Your Gut This February
After 22 years in colonic hydrotherapy, I know this for certain: when you take care of your gut, everything else feels easier, including loving yourself.
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16 December 2025 · 3 min read
What the Lymphatic System Really Does for You
Your lymphatic system is not optional. It’s foundational to immunity, detoxification, healing, inflammation balance, and long-term vitality!
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3 December 2025 · 1 min read
How To Keep Well This Christmas
To help you stay in top form during the festive fun, Complete Health Clinic brings you Your Mini Festive Wellness Guide.
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7 November 2025 · 3 min read
Nurturing Your Gut Health
This month, we're focusing on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a topic close to the hearts of many in our community.
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2 October 2025 · 2 min read
Let’s Talk About The Menopause Gut Connection
It’s Menopause Awareness Week, and it’s the perfect time to talk about how menopause affects more than just your mood.
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1 September 2025 · 2 min read
Finding Calm in the Chaos
Finding Calm in the Chaos! This month’s update is all about deep breaths, extra minutes, and grace for yourself - let’s get into it!
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8 August 2025 · 4 min read
Ozempic, Mounjaro & Bowel Health
Ozempic & Mounjaro changed diabetes & weight loss, but side effects, especially on bowel health, are common. Let's discuss managing them.
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11 July 2025 · 2 min read
BBQs, Heat, and Food Poisoning: What Happens to Your Gut and How to Fix It
Safeguard your gut this BBQ season! Learn how food poisoning impacts your microbiome and discover solutions like activated charcoal, etc.
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6 June 2025 · 3 min read
Bloat, Beers & Beach Bellies: Why Your Gut Goes Rogue on Holiday (And What to Do About It)
Let’s get one thing straight: holidays are for relaxing. Feet up, cocktails in hand, maybe a buffet the size of a small nation. But while your brain is on…
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28 May 2025 · 1 min read
Treloyhan Manor Wellness Retreat
Helen O’Brien and Sharon O’Neill are doing: Breath work and Sound healing Join us from Friday 3rd October – Monday 6th October 2025
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7 May 2025 · 3 min read
The Secret to a Healthy Gut
This month's blog dives into the fascinating gut-brain connection – nourishing your mind, body, and that incredible microbiome within.
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4 April 2025 · 2 min read
Spring into Gut Health: April is IBS Awareness Month!
Here at Complete Health Clinic, we're ready to help you peel away those winter layers and embrace a healthier you. April is a special month for us, as it’s IBS…
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6 March 2025 · 7 min read
Taking Steps for Colon Health: A Gentle Reminder
This blog is all about a topic very close to my heart, colon cancer. Early detection is a game-changer. So, let's talk about the symptoms.
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14 February 2025 · 5 min read
Self love, bad habits & digestion tips
Learn to prioritise self love and your wellbeing with these 6 simple tips for healthier digestion. Plus, discover the power of sound baths for deep relaxation…
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17 January 2025 · 1 min read
What’s all the fuss about coffee enemas?
Coffee enemas are a fantastic way to support your liver and detox after the indulgences of the holiday season.
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17 January 2025 · 2 min read
Fuel for Life: What Dissection Taught Me About the Body’s Engine
Let me share an incredible experience that deepened my appreciation for the human body: my recent dissection training at St Guys Hospital.
Read more →12 December 2024 · 2 min read
A Reflection on 2024
Hello, beautiful souls! As we bid farewell to 2024, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been a truly remarkable year. It’s hard to believe this is…
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8 November 2024 · 2 min read
Festive Prep, Superfood Recipes & Coffee Enemas
Well, who’s been to the Christmas markets yet? They are all back in Manchester and the food and drink are flowing! The countdown for Christmas and the party…
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9 October 2024 · 3 min read
Quick Wins To Improve Your Health!
Drink Water Yes, I know—this is as original as saying, “Breathe more!” But seriously, drinking 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day is one of the easiest and most…
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17 September 2024 · 4 min read
Understanding your digestion – a quick roadmap!
Digestion—our body’s unsung superhero! We eat, and in return, we get a whole package of perks: energy, better sleep, glowing skin, and even a boosted immune…
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15 August 2024 · 2 min read
Celebrating 20 Years of… Well, You Know!
Once upon a time, in the not-so-distant past (okay, about 21 years ago), I was working in the corporate world, minding my own business, when the company…
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6 June 2024 · 4 min read
Dispelling Myths: Colonics and the Detox Connection
Alright, folks, buckle up because we’re about to dive into the world of colonics—a topic that tends to make people squirm. But why should it? Let’s be honest,…
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19 May 2024 · 1 min read
@sextedmyboss Podcast team visits Complete Health Clinic!
Listen to the behind-the-scenes podcast when @sextedmyboss team made a visit to Complete Health Clinic for Jordan North’s first colonic! Will it be his last?…
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8 May 2024 · 3 min read
Wellness revolution: Emerging trends in Gut Health and Healing!
Get ready to take a rollercoaster ride through the twists and turns of your digestive system—it’s not just about what lands on your plate! ️ All aboard the…
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17 April 2024 · 2 min read
From Gut to Zen: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Stress Management
Hello, wonderful souls! As we tiptoe into spring , I’m eagerly awaiting those golden rays of sunshine ☀️ that seem just a tad shy this year. April isn’t just…
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14 February 2024 · 2 min read
The Holistic Trio: Gut Health, Colon Hydrotherapy, and Sound Healing.
So, you’re probably scratching your head, wondering, “What on Earth has gotten into Helen now? How do these three amigos hang out together?” Stick with me,…
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11 January 2024 · 4 min read
Unlock Your Healthiest Self: Your Guide to a Vibrant Life Filled with Flavour and Fun! #BalancedLiving
🎉 Ah, January – the month where gym memberships, diets, and the quest for the perfect beach body flood our timelines! 🏋️♂️ But hey, who needs a summer-ready…
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10 November 2023 · 4 min read
Leaky Gut – 9 signs that your gut is playing tricks on you!
Ah, the gut – nature’s comedy club, where things can either be smooth sailing or a leaky mess! Leaky gut, the not-so-glamorous condition that can turn your…
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12 October 2023 · 4 min read
You, the Gut Microbiome and the Menopause
Hey there, fabulous ladies! Gather ’round because we’re about to embark on a journey through the fascinating world of menopause and our gut, as we age there…
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16 August 2023 · 3 min read
What’s Inside Your Poop?
Gather ’round, folks, for a fabulously fun journey into the fascinating world of our bodily wonders – yes, you guessed it, we’re diving deep into the world of…
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20 June 2023 · 6 min read
Food Poisoning: A Guide to Battling the Revenge of the Nasty Bacteria
Greetings, fellow foodies! Today, I want to delve into the captivating world of food poisoning. Yes, that delightful experience when your tummy decides to…
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19 May 2023 · 3 min read
Colonics are no laughing matter. Well, actually….
Colonics, also known as colonic hydrotherapy or colon irrigation, are a form of alternative therapy that involves flushing out the colon with water, sometimes…
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17 May 2023 · 2 min read
Why we should all be drinking more water!
Hey there! Are you feeling parched and dehydrated? Well, have no fear, #ColonicsQueen is here to convince you why drinking plenty of water is essential for…
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8 March 2023 · 3 min read
HELP! Is there a way to lose weight without dieting? Desperately seeking advice!
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22 December 2022 · 1 min read
12 Survival Tips for Christmas
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17 November 2022 · 3 min read
How to Prepare Your Digestive System for Christmas
Well, the party season is upon us! Hurrah! But before you fill yourselves with turkey dinners and as much mulled wine and Prosecco as you can, here’s some good…
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29 September 2022 · 3 min read
Changes for the season
Autumn is upon us. What a beautiful time for change! The stunning colours in the leaves, the darker, broodier skies, the deeper sunsets and the rich flavours…
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1 September 2022 · 3 min read
Back to school – What are the lessons for your gut?
The summer is beginning its journey towards autumn. The days are shorter, the temperature cooler and summer fun has become more of a memory than a plan. It is…
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20 July 2022 · 3 min read
What’s the best kept beauty secret around?
Wow, what a scorcher we are currently having…although I have got to be honest, I am writing this whilst on holiday in Lanzarote! You won’t be surprised that…
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30 March 2022 · 4 min read
How does setting boundaries help your bowels?
Spring has finally sprung! What an amazing week of sunshine, the nights are lighter, and it really puts a spring in your step and energises you too As promised…
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27 January 2022 · 4 min read
You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup
Hello! Well, how are we all doing as we see the 1st month of the year nearly at a close? Have you been doing vegan or dry January? I have got to be honest my…
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6 January 2022 · 4 min read
8 Easy Tips for Better Nutrition
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2022! Let’s hope this year we don’t have quite so much to cope with! The recent pandemic has tested us in many ways, I have…
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26 September 2021 · 6 min read
7 Superfoods For A Happy Gut!
At this time of year, it is even more crucial to look after ourselves and of course our immune system (70% of which is in your gut)! I have put together 7…
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26 August 2021 · 3 min read
How Does Exercise Help Constipation?
Well, we might not have had the promised August heatwave but we have enjoyed a fabulous few weeks of sports, I have enjoyed watching the Olympics and while we…
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29 July 2021 · 2 min read
The Power of Breathwork
Breathwork is a New Age term for various breathing practices in which the conscious control of breathing is said to influence a person’s mental, emotional or…
Read more →19 May 2021 · 4 min read
How Can Sound Help Your Mental Health?
Lockdownitis is in full swing, I am very busy resetting people and getting you back into better habits and dealing with the various issues that you may have…
Read more →17 March 2021 · 5 min read
The Link Between Stress and The Gut
I read a book many years ago by Dr Michael Gershon who is a medical doctor, he had over 30 years of research on how the nerve cells in the bowel or gut act on…
Read more →11 February 2021 · 2 min read
14 Ways To Love Just Yourself!
Loving yourself can be one of the hardest, yet most important things that you will ever do! So, what does it mean to love yourself? And how do you go about it?…
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7 January 2021 · 6 min read
Happy New Year – wishing you a happy and healthy one!
Hello! Firstly I would love to wish you all a very Happy New Year filled with fresh dreams and hopes! Whatever they are I truly wish for you to be happy and…
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19 November 2020 · 2 min read
My Great Gut Reset and Finding Gratitude
Well, here we are again, another month passes us by as we approach the end of 2020. I’m sure you will agree it has been a strange year, I do feel like I have…
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15 October 2020 · 4 min read
Love Your Liver – 5 Interesting Facts
Well, is it ‘sober for October ‘ or is it more ‘bender in November’ for you? 2020 has certainly been an unusual year shall we say… resulting in a lot of…
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17 September 2020 · 5 min read
8 Autumn & Winter Wellness Tips
As Autumn gets into full swing, just like the clothes that we wear change so should the food that we eat! As foods change with the season it reflects the needs…
Read more →20 August 2020 · 5 min read
How bowls can help bowels!
I am now back at work after a long break! Now 3 weeks in, it’s been so lovely to see so many clients and a massive thank you for your understanding in my new…
Read more →16 July 2020 · 1 min read
Getting back to work! Complete Health Clinic Re-opens!
Hello There! Well, I am currently on the countdown, as I can get back to work when the Lowry Hotel opens on 1st August yipppeeee!! As much as I have loved the…
Read more →11 June 2020 · 4 min read
How to Create Health Goals That Last!
Lockdown for many has felt like an extended Christmas with one too many G&T’s! As the government begins to ease lockdown measures, now is the perfect time to…
Read more →11 May 2020 · 5 min read
21 Day Purify Your Body Programme: Reset your Gut Microbiome.
We will meet again….I know where but I don’t know when! Well, I hope you all had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine and enjoyed so social…
Read more →19 March 2020 · 10 min read
4 Key Changes to Strengthen Your Immune System.
Over the last few weeks, while treating clients, the most common questions I have been getting are about how to strengthen their immune system. Some clients…
Read more →10 February 2020 · 5 min read
How boundaries help you love yourself.
Boundaries are all about loving yourself. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – even though February and Valentine’s Day reminds us all to tell our…
Read more →22 January 2020 · 5 min read
Your Ultimate Detox Package
January detox articles are all around us. At this time of year, it’s an ideal time to boost our bodies towards Spring. I don’t know about you, but I can…
Read more →9 December 2019 · 4 min read
Your Healthy Christmas Wish List.
All I want for Christmas is…..? If you had to write a healthy Christmas wish list – what would be on it? Children write their letters to Santa, but how often…
Read more →21 November 2019 · 4 min read
Health and Wellness Tips At 50
Health after 50 doesn’t have to be all about caring for your joints, losing weight, or going to the doctors more often! Health and wellness tips at 50 can be…
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17 October 2019 · 4 min read
Learn To Love Your Liver
You might not think to love your liver. Sure, you know that drinking too much alcohol will have a bad effect on it, but really, what else does it do and why…
Read more →16 August 2019 · 5 min read
My Health and Wellness Happy Reading List
Time is short. So, when you want to find some health and wellness reading that inspires you to live a healthier life, you need some quick suggestions. If…
Read more →18 July 2019 · 4 min read
Bloating Banished by Colonics – A Clients Journey to better health
I had been suffering from serious bloating for over a year and it was getting me down. I wasn’t eating properly because I felt so uncomfortably full all the…
Read more →13 June 2019 · 3 min read
If You’re a Man Worried About Bowel Cancer, Then Read This.
Men’s bowel health is a tricky topic. Over 40% of my clients are male, meaning male health awareness is close to my heart. Many men ignore their bowel health…
Read more →16 May 2019 · 4 min read
Improve Your Mental Health Using Your Gut.
Did you know that the health of your digestive system can negatively AND positively affect your mental health? You might think this is a load of old…
Read more →17 April 2019 · 4 min read
Why Should You Do a Detox?
Detoxes are loved by the rich and famous for adding some zing into daily life. But why should you do a detox and are there any benefits to them? Do we need to…
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14 March 2019 · 2 min read
Celebrity Colonics: An Old Treatment for a New You!
This month we have seen some well-known celebrity colonic testimonials! They have put this good old-fashioned treatment on social media loud and proud, which…
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14 February 2019 · 2 min read
Your Digestive System Haynes Manual
Are you aware of digestive warning signs that point towards your gut not working as efficiently as it should be? Going back to my previous analogy this year…
Read more →17 January 2019 · 4 min read
Revive Your Body With a Health Check MOT
Another year has passed us by and January brings a fresh start. Instead of “New Year, New You”, why not think a little differently. Instead of making yourself…
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13 December 2018 · 3 min read
How to Prepare Your Digestive System for Christmas
The countdown to Christmas is in full swing. We all want to eat, drink and be merry, but we’re also worrying about overdoing it! Digestive symptoms due to…
Read more →15 November 2018 · 4 min read
How You-Time Reduces Anxiety Around Christmas
Anxiety around Christmas is more common than you think. Sometimes the symptoms are affecting you without you realising. You put it down to the countdown to…
Read more →20 September 2018 · 4 min read
Back to Business with your Bowel Habits
The Summer is over and we are back to business with school, work and dare I say it…the lead up to Christmas….gulp! But are you back to business with your bowel…
Read more →22 August 2018 · 4 min read
Digestive remedies for when food poisoning strikes.
It’s been a long, hot summer. However, where there’s food and fun at BBQs and picnics, there’s also the not so fun risk of food poisoning. If you’ve been the…
Read more →25 July 2018 · 4 min read
10 Health Essentials to Help You Survive your All Inclusive Holiday
Your holiday is around the corner. But how can make sure that you have a healthy all-inclusive stay and keep your gut happy too? Here are ten health essentials…
Read more →28 June 2018 · 3 min read
How to Solve Holiday Flight Gas!
There’s always one thing that you need to manage before your holiday can get started – the dreaded holiday flight gas! We don’t like to talk about it, but I…
Read more →24 May 2018 · 4 min read
Is Your Body Having a Stress Attack?
Stress is affecting your body every day. It is a major problem that I see the majority of my clients suffering from and is the biggest cause of…
Read more →23 April 2018 · 3 min read
How and Why to Reduce Your Sugar Intake
How to reduce your sugar intake is not something you’re probably thinking about after Easter. It’s hard to pass by the cupboard and not have a little nibble at…
Read more →15 February 2018 · 4 min read
5 things to do when you can’t poo.
We’re all busy people aren’t we? Too busy to shop in person – do it online. Too busy to speak to our friends and family – Whatsapp them instead. Too busy to…
Read more →18 January 2018 · 4 min read
5 simple ingredients to boost your health.
In January we all start the year feeling a bit sluggish. It’s not just the weather, but the overindulgent Christmas and New Year that takes it’s toll on our…
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7 December 2017 · 1 min read
Emergency Christmas Colonics Kit
Well, the party season is upon us! Hurrah! But before you fill yourselves with turkey dinners galore and as much mulled wine and prosecco as you can, I thought…
Read more →23 October 2017 · 3 min read
Are you making time for your health?
Do you spend your time wishing there were more hours in the day…? I’m a business owner of a health clinic dealing in digestive health. This is what I often…
Read more →18 September 2017 · 4 min read
6 Reasons Why You Should Drink Plenty of Water
Dear Colonics Queen I keep hearing about drinking water…but really why? Isn’t the 2 litres of coca cola I drink and 6 cups of coffee a day enough…not to…
Read more →15 August 2017 · 4 min read
6 Ways to Ease Bloating and Wind
Bloating is one of the most common symptoms clients struggle with and why they come to see me. It can be the bane of people’s lives. In some cases clients have…
Read more →20 July 2017 · 3 min read
How to cure a bloated tummy for your holiday?
Dear Colonics Queen, I’m running out of time! My holiday is in a few short weeks and my stomach looks like I’m 6 months gone, with some other symptoms to…
Read more →12 April 2017 · 3 min read
How to do a Detox Cleanse & Spring Clean Your Body
Have you ever thought about a Spring clean of your body?! Spring is the time of year when nature provides all the tools for clean eating. Fresh fruits and…
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15 March 2017 · 2 min read
Move over Colonics Queen – I’m now the Queen of Facials too!
Well I might be known as the Colonics Queen, but as most of you are aware I like to try new things and put myself out of my comfort zone…frequently! So I…
Read more →13 February 2017 · 2 min read
Show yourself some love this Valentine!
As you know my passion is looking after yourself, you need to show yourself some love and you’ve got to love your gut! What better way to love yourself than…
Read more →16 January 2017 · 4 min read
How A Coffee Enema Is Your Secret Detox Supercharger!
Happy New Year peeps! Finally the festivities are over, but is your digestive system still bearing the brunt of all that overindulgence? So often in the New…
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13 December 2016 · 3 min read
Guts and Glory – A Day in the Life of the Colonics Queen
Have you ever wondered what your holistic therapist gets up to on a day off? It’s not all Americanos in Italian bistros you know! This month, I thought I would…
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17 November 2016 · 3 min read
5 ways stress affects your digestive system.
Stress can affect your digestive system in many different ways. Not many people know the direct relationship between mind and gut and how important it is to…
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21 October 2016 · 3 min read
A Letter to myself – Colonics Queen in the Making!
*A letter to my past self Dear Helen At this point, having left your 8-week old baby (who was your gift from god after suffering a painful miscarriage previous…
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11 August 2016 · 1 min read
Going full circle: all about cupping
If you’ve been glued to the Olympics this week, you can’t fail to have been impressed by the fitness, training and determination of our British athletes.…
Read more →25 May 2016 · 2 min read
How heat helps you relax
I’ve met a lot of people who are scared of colonic hydrotherapy – they have mental images of lying on cold tiles being sluiced down with cold water from a…
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9 May 2016 · 2 min read
Let’s talk IBS
Here’s a quick riddle – what’s lively, interesting and obsessed with bottoms? Answer: a roomful of IBS specialists! Last month was IBS Awareness Month, and I…
Read more →18 March 2016 · 2 min read
The Power Of Networking – saving a ‘bum’ day!
A few weeks ago, I was having a bit of a crisis. While I normally love anything gut-related, I was really having a bum day. My lovely second home at the Lowry,…
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22 January 2016 · 2 min read
Could you have a food intolerance?
Video Introduction to Food Intolerance Testing Professional athletes are pretty healthy people, right? They have trainers, physiotherapists and nutritional…
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9 December 2015 · 2 min read
How To Stay Happy And Healthy This Christmas
There are so many demands on our poor, overworked immune systems at this time of year, from dealing with viruses to helping repair the excesses caused by the…
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29 September 2015 · 2 min read
Are your children getting an education at school?
It’s autumn, and you’ve waved your children off to school for the new term and are looking forward to having more time to yourself. For many of us, the start…
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26 August 2015 · 2 min read
The secret diary of a colonic hydrotherapist
We colonic hydrotherapists may have to do our work in private, but we’re as fond of a get-together as any other profession. That’s why on a sunny Friday in…
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13 July 2015 · 2 min read
Game, Set and Match
Get your diet into winning form What do you know about Novak Djokovic? That he comes from Serbia? That he’s the world tennis number one? That he’s just won…
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16 June 2015 · 2 min read
Boost energy levels this summer
Do you ever feel like your ‘get up and go’ has got up and gone? Modern life can be stressful, and we all have times when it all feels like a little bit too…
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15 April 2015 · 2 min read
Five reasons to have colonic hydrotherapy
If you’re new to the idea of colonic hydrotherapy, a gentle, non-chemical treatment that washes away toxins and cleanses your intestines, then you might be…
Read more →16 March 2015 · 2 min read
Modern-day Colonic hydrotherapy, 2015-style!
You’ll probably know that colonic hydrotherapy isn’t a new idea, but did you know it’s been around for three thousand years? An ancient Egyptian medical…
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12 February 2015 · 2 min read
Fifty Shades of Brown! Love your gut!
What have you got planned for your loved one this Valentine’s Day, Saturday 14 February? A nice meal out, perhaps, or some flowers and chocolates? Maybe this…
Read more →22 January 2015 · 2 min read
Detoxing, cleansing and getting yourself back into shape after the festive period
It’s January, and post-Christmas and New Year what could possibly be our topic this month but detoxing, cleansing and getting yourself back into shape after…
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29 December 2014 · 3 min read
Top 5 hangover cures for New Years Eve!
We all love a New Year’s Eve party, but what’s decidedly less welcome is the New Year hangover! Alcohol is a diuretic, which means that it can cause…
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9 December 2014 · 1 min read
Worried about colonic hydrotherapy?
If you’ve never had a colonic hydrotherapy treatment before, it might all seem like a bit of a mystery. Here at the Complete Health Clinic, people come to see…
Read more →3 December 2014 · 3 min read
How I got to the bottom of the career ladder
How I became a colonic therapist I know from chatting to my lovely clients that many of you are interested in how I became a colonic therapist. Those of you…
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23 October 2014 · 2 min read
The Allergy and Free From Show North
Allergies and food intolerances in the UK seem to be on the rise, with causes ranging from chemicals used in food processing, to pesticides, to household…
Read more →21 October 2014 · 2 min read
Curry favour with your digestion
We’re lucky enough to live in a country with a hugely rich and vibrant culture, and for the past 200 years part of that culture has been curries and Asian…
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17 September 2014 · 2 min read
Eat the best of British!
Ask any European what he thinks of our traditional British cuisine, and the chances you won’t get a flattering response. Food in the UK has a reputation for…
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28 July 2014 · 2 min read
Colonic hydrotherapy and psoriasis skin condition
According to the National Health Service, psoriasis affects around 2% of people in the UK, men and women alike, and is most common in younger adults. Psoriasis…
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2 July 2014 · 2 min read
Healthy eating for the future: food intolerances
Food intolerances make life miserable for thousands of people in the UK. While less serious than a food allergy, which triggers the body’s immune symptom and…
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18 June 2014 · 2 min read
Get in shape for summer
Summer’s here at long last, and that means lighter evenings, more socialising and time to break out the shorts and dresses. It’s also the time that many of us…
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29 April 2014 · 2 min read
Allergy awareness week
Allergy awareness week is from 28th April – 4th May 2014. Coping with what you’ve got on your plate: food allergies and intolerances “I’m sorry, I can’t…
Read more →15 April 2014 · 2 min read
International IBS Awareness Month
Don’t suffer in silence: why the best thing you can do for IBS is talk about it Let’s face it, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is not the most glamorous of…
Read more →14 April 2014 · 1 min read
Step 8 – Exercise, Fitness and Health Goals
Good nutrition is just one part of a healthy lifestyle. Another component of health and fitness is exercise. If you lead a sedentary lifestyle, you need to get…
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7 April 2014 · 1 min read
Step 7 – Getting started with a food diary
If you’re serious about changing your diet, losing (or gaining) weight, and improving your health, you’ll find that keeping track of things is key to your…
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12 March 2014 · 1 min read
Step 6 – Shopping and Cooking
When you do your shopping, never shop when you are hungry! How many times do you think I will grab a sandwich or snack or a bar of chocolate at the counter…
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26 February 2014 · 2 min read
Step 5 – Design your Healthy Eating Plan
What does your Healthy Eating Plan look like? I say healthy eating plan because I just don’t believe in quick fixes and gimmick diets – they don’t work in the…
Read more →12 February 2014 · 1 min read
Step 4 – Dietary supplements
A healthy diet should give you all the vitamins and minerals you needs, but many people take vitamins to make sure. There are loads of multivitamins on the…
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Step 3 – What are your dietary needs?
So what are YOUR dietary needs? Do you have something quite specific or are they quite general? Some things you may wish to consider: Do you have high blood…
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29 January 2014 · 1 min read
Step 2 – Setting your health and fitness goals
So you have reviewed where you currently are health wise. So the next step is to set goals. Do you want to lose weight and get fitter and healthier? Would you…
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22 January 2014 · 1 min read
Step 1 – A New Year’s health review!
So here we are 2014! Wow so where has the last 12 months gone? Have you over indulged over the festivities? With a New Year comes resolutions…….so have you…
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15 January 2014 · 2 min read
The New Year Resolution rules!
Its that time of year when most of us will review and make New Year’s Resolutions, unfortunately research shows only 12% of people actually stick to them!…
Read more →24 October 2013 · 2 min read
Which body organ do you think should be in charge?
All the organs in the body had a meeting to decide who should be in charge……..The brain thought he should be in charge, “because I run all the body’s systems,…
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17 September 2013 · 4 min read
My 7 Secrets of Happiness
Having just been on holiday, I sat by the beach looking out on beautiful clear water and looking at my 2 greatest gifts and achievements; my 2 sons playing in…
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11 September 2013 · 3 min read
The Bristol Stool Form Scale
The Bristol Stool Form Scale is a simple method of assessing how your digestive system is working. The scale is often used by GPs and medical experts to…
Read more →4 September 2013 · 1 min read
“How I went from being full of s*** to a Colonic Convert”
A new client came to visit me recently at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, never having a colonic before he was a little nervous about what the procedure…
Read more →12 August 2013 · 2 min read
6 easy tips to kick your sugar cravings
Eliminating sugar from your diet is no easy task! It is after all a drug and like any other drug when you decide to ‘give up’ the sugar it can lead to…
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31 July 2013 · 2 min read
Taboo about Poo! Lets talk about it!
Fact: Bowel cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer On a more positive note though if it is treated early enough it can be successfully treated. But so…
Read more →25 July 2013 · 1 min read
Immunology in the Gut Mucosa: a video animation from Nature
The bacteria living in our intestinal tract, the gut microbiota, play a key role in our health. It accomplishes different functions and stimulates the…
Read more →22 June 2013 · 2 min read
Bottoms up! Helen toasts her new Knutsford health ‘col-linic’
Article originally posted in the Knutsford Times: “Bottoms up! Helen toasts her new Knutsford health ‘col-linic” Do you realise that over 20,000 people are…
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3 February 2013 · 2 min read
Always treat your colon with respect
As human beings we tend to take certain aspects of life for granted! Our bodies are not an exception to this, and certainly not our Colons. We may consider our…
Read more →3 February 2013 · 2 min read
Colon Toxicity – do you have these problems?
A clean, strong and well functioning colon is essential to maintaining optimal health. While an unclean, weak and poorly functioning colon, is a breeding…
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