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Our detoxification programs are designed to promote continued health, balance, and rejuvenation.
At Glastonbury Naturopathic Center & Wholistic Spa™, we offer a full range of cleansing and detoxification programs to fit your individual needs.
Our deeply therapeutic and purifying services help you achieve optimal health from the inside out!
Our Detoxification & Cleansing Programs have been created to gently assist the body in detoxification and elimination of toxins, allowing the body to heal and function optimally.
Cleanse, Replenish, Revitalize
Start your detox regime, cleanse your
body of toxins. Our detox treatments leave your body feeling refreshed and revitalised. Heal your mind and body from the inside out...
All Wholistic Spa™ detoxification programs are provided by our licensed and certified healthcare professionals.
Why Detoxify?
With the increase in the number of chemicals introduced into our environment in the last fifty years, there has been a dramatic increase in incidences of auto-immune disease, allergies, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and common infections.
There is no coincidence in this increase. There are tens of thousands of chemicals in use today and more than a forth of these are known to be toxic and nothing is known about their interactive effects. Body fat has been tested that contains residue of hundreds of chemicals.
Metals, such as mercury, cadmium, an antimony are everywhere and impossible to avoid. Lead can block red blood cell formation. Chemicals can act as toxins that can block receptor sites on cells, cause changes in calcium homeostasis, selectively kill cells, and alter expression of gene products. Metals and chemical toxins weaken the immune system and cause increased vulnerability to virus, bacterial fungal and parasitic infections.
In an attempt to detoxify these substances, our bowels, kidneys and liver are being overloaded. Our eliminative channels have become blocked or dysfunctional, because, in conjunction with these synthetic chemicals, the over-processed Standard American Diet (SAD diet) is severely lacking in fiber and high in saturated fats. Eating these foods, overeating, ignoring the call to eliminate, stress, allergies, and medications can contribute to many common digestive symptoms. Many people can benefit from a gentle colon cleansing.
Powerful 21 day detoxification and weightloss program
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Basic Program $555 (prepaid)
Includes: Complete Purification Kit with Nutritional supplements, SP Complete protein shakes, Program Guide with program instructions and foods allowed, initial meeting (not a medical office visit) with our Purification program facilitator to explain the program and answer your questions, and Colon Hydrotherapy sessions with our I-ACT certified Colon Hydrotherapists Constance Jones and Olga Yurash.
Purge toxins and lose weight with our safe, supervised 21 day cleansing and detoxification program. Many people attempt to detoxify or lose weight with a "quick fix" bottle of pills from the health food store or the Internet, but true detoxification and weight loss involves diet, detoxification pathway support, and cleansing.
Take Your Basic Detoxification Program to the next level with our Advanced Detoxification Therapies!
*Advanced Detoxification therapies are at additional cost, prepaid.
3 Detoxifying Herbal Body Wraps $255
3 Thirty Minute Far Infrared Sauna sessions $90
21 Day Purification Program Testimonials
"Dear Dr Pulnik:
Thank you so much for recommending the 21 day cleanse for me. I have never felt better or looked so good! The first few days were very difficult, but once I got over my cravings I realized how easy it was. While on the cleanse, I lost a total of 15 pounds, and have shed another 30 since then. I no longer crave sugary or salty junk foods, and my energy is through the roof! I would recommend this to anyone looking to jump start their way to a healthier body and mind.
Thank you again!"
Jackie C. from Windsor, CT
"I first tried the 21 day cleanse for a few reasons. First of all, I had joint pain for the majority of my life with no relief from physical therapy, chiropractic work, or anti-inflamatories.
Second, I was trying to loose weight and was having a hard time sticking to a diet that didn't leave me feeling hungry or unsatisfied. Dr. Pulnik recommended the cleanse and I figured 21 days was an easy way to start. I started by making sure I had all the food I could eat at the house and tried to keep my "eating out" plans to a minimum for two weeks, from there it was easy. Learning new recipes and substituting veggies such as portobella mushrooms for meat was fun during the process.
After the first hydrocolon therapy session, dry spots on my skin cleared up and my joints were starting to feel better, by the end I had no more joint pain and lost close to 15 pounds (I also started exercising more consistantly.) It has now been close to a year and I am still pain free and have taken off an additional 5 pounds. I am now in the process of doing a second cleanse and due to the success my husband is also doing the cleanse."
Julie from Tolland, CT
*The 21 Day Purification & Weight Management Program is offered year-round to individuals, with group classes offered every Spring.
**The 21 Day Purification & Weight Management Program is a general wellness program, and not intended to be one-on-one naturopathic medical care. If you wish to become a Naturopathic medical patient at Glastonbury Naturopathic Center, please call 860-657-4105 and schedule a Naturopathic medical appointment with one of our licensed Naturopathic physicians.
***You do not need to be a naturopathic medical patient of Glastonbury Naturopathic Center to participate in our 21 Day Purification & Weight Management Program.
***Individuals with certain medical conditions may not be able to participate in the 21 Day Purification & Weight Management Program or the Group Classes. Consult your physician before starting any new weight loss or detoxification program. These programs are not a substitute for proper medical care, and they are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition or disease.
Therapeautic Far Infrared Sauna
30 min. $35
Package of Three 30 min - $90
Package of Six 30 min - $150
With Therapeutic Infrared Sauna, your body produces up to three times more perspiration than a conventional sauna. This rids your body of harmful toxins and can ultimately burn up to 300 calories during a 20-30 minute session. Deep relaxation for aching muscles and joints. Infrared, or radiant heat, can be engineered to produce the same frequencey levels as our own body heat. It is in tune with our own energy system and allows a deep heat penetration that is not possible with traditional methods of heating. *All jewelry and contact lenses must be removed before using the sauna.
HYDROTHERAPY at glastonbury Naturopathic Center for Cleansing and Detoxification
The term “SPA” originates from the Latin “Soleus Per Aqua” or “Healing by Water” or “Health through Water”. Hydrotherapy has been used for thousands of years for its healing, purifying and cleansing properties.
The Oxford Dictionary says that a spa is "a place where there is a curative mineral spring."
COLON HYDROTHERAPY
COLONICS WITH CONNIE JONES
Connie Jones has more than 32 years experience as an
I-ACT, NBCHT and GPACT certified Colon Therapist
and Instructor.
COLONICS WITH OLGA YURASH
I-ACT Certified Colon Therapist
Olga Yurash, our newest Colon Hydrotherapist, has been with us for one year!
She is working on her Intermediate Level Certification
with I-ACT.
With Connie Jones
60 min. $122.
90 min. $168
Series of 3 60 min. Colon Hydrotherapy sessions $343
Series of 3 90 min. Colon Hydrotherapy sessions $472
With Olga Yurash
60 min. $99.
90 min. $137
Series of 3 60 min. Colon Hydrotherapy Sessions $287
Series of 3 90 min. Colon Hydrotherapy Sessions $384
Colon Hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine, without the use of drugs. By introducing filtered and temperature regulated water into the colon, the waste is softened and loosened, resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis. This process is repeated during a session.
Our Colon Hydrotherapy equipment Toxygen Model B-SC-UV equipment is manufactured by Dotolo Research through compliance with strict FDA guidelines that dictate rigorous accountability.
The FDA-registered equipment features temperature-controlled water mixing and back flow prevention valves, pressure and temperature sensors, and a built-in sanitizing unit and water purification unit. Only disposable, single-use tubing is used.
Today’s diets consist in great part of refined, processed foods high in saturated fats and low in fiber. Eating these foods, overeating, ignoring the call to eliminate, stress, allergies and medications can contribute to many common digestive symptoms. Many people can benefit from a gentle colon cleansing.
Colon Hydrotherapy is available at Glastonbury Naturopathic Center Monday thru Saturday from 9am to 7pm.
Constance Jones, I-ACT Certified Colon Therapist and Instructor, is our Senior Colon Therapist, with over 28 years of experience.
Feel like yourself again by getting rid of unwanted toxins!
Detoxification Packages
CLEANSE
$136 (90 Minutes)
- 30 min Therapeutic Far Infrared Sauna
- 60 min Colon Hydrotherapy
REFRESH
$171 (2 Hours)
- 60 min Therapeutic Massage
- 60 min Colon Hydrotherapy
- add 60 min. Biomat Healing session for only additional $45
PURIFY
$196 (2 Hours)
- 60 min Detoxifying Herbal Body Wrap
- 60 min Colon Hydrotherapy
ENERGIZE
$236 (2.5 Hours)
- 30 min Therapeutic Massage
- 60 min Detoxifying Herbal Body Wrap
- 60 min Colon Hydrotherapy
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Get Outside This Spring Spring is finally here! The weather is warming up, which means it’s time to begin planting flowers in the garden, doing lawn preparation or just spending time outside enjoying the warm weather. It is lovely to be surrounded by all of the plants and trees that are in full bloom at this time of the year. However, if you are like the millions of people in the US who suffer with seasonal allergy symptoms, the downside of spending time outside can be the itchy eyes, running nose and sneezing that can take out the fun out of enjoying this time of year Allergies are pretty common. Both genes and environmental factors play a role. The immune system normally protects the body against harmful substances, such as bacteria and viruses. It also reacts to foreign substances called allergens, which are generally harmless and in most people do not cause a problem. But in a person with allergies, the immune response is oversensitive. When it recognizes an allergen such as pollen, it releases chemicals such as histamines. which fight off the allergen. This causes allergy symptoms. Common springtime allergy symptoms include: Sneezing Itchy, red or watery eyes Runny nose Congestion Fatigue Headaches Skin reactionsSome individuals with severe allergy sensitivities may experience rashes, hives and breathing problems as well. Tree pollens are already in the air. Grass pollens and then weed pollens will follow them. Windy, sunny or clear days will often be worse for people with seasonal allergy symptoms than wet, cloudy or windless days because pollens travel more easily when there is no dampness in the air. Keep this in mind as you prepare for outdoor yard work or play. Even garden-variety flowers and flowering trees such as apple trees, oak trees (acorn flower) produce large amounts of pollen every year and can cause severe allergic symptoms. Many pollens that are carried by the wind are usually very lightweight and almost invisible to the eye but can pack a serious punch on the sinuses. A major issue with pollens these days is that the majority of plants, trees and shrubs planted in urban areas are male. Male plants produce the pollen grains that cause the majority of seasonal allergy symptoms. Homeowners and developers select the male plants because they are low maintenance and do not produce seedpods or fruits that leave such a mess in yards and surrounding areas. The most intensely pollen producing plants are being planted simply because they don’t make a mess. With more urban development occurring and more male pollen producing plants being planted, allergy symptoms will continue to rise. Compounding the pollen issue in the spring is the fact that greenhouse gases are having a big impact on increasing pollen production, contributing to the global increase in allergy symptoms. As things heat up, pollen production increases as well. Plant pollens are not the only trigger for gardeners as they prepare their lawns. Mold and mildew play a big role in seasonal symptoms because their spores affect people in the springtime as well as year round. Mold can be found in the new soil that is brought in for yard plantings or in the mulch that is used in garden beds. Also please remember, if you are composting, molds are in the compost pile as well. Springtime is a great time of year and should be enjoyed by everyone, even people who suffer with symptoms associated with allergies and sensitivities. At Glastonbury Naturopathic Center, we offer Advanced Allergy Therapy that can help relieve or significantly reduce the symptoms associated with the springtime pollen season. This treatment is non-invasive and does not include needles, supplements or medications. It is completely pain-free and available to all ages, including infants. If you suffer from springtime allergy symptoms, please call Glastonbury Naturopathic Center today at 860-657-4105 and find out how we can help!
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Say Goodbye to Allergy Medicines! Springtime is already here, and pollen levels are higher than ever! Spring is such a beautiful time of year and it can be a great time to be outside. However, thousands of people dread springtime because for them it can be debilitating. Some people are forced to stay inside just so they can breathe. Many experience non-stop symptoms of sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, congestion, and runny nose with a foggy head or headache when they simply walk outdoors. Prescription and over-the counter allergy medicines go only so far in relieving allergy symptoms. Others may be luckier and only experience some of the symptoms associated with springtime allergies. The most common triggers of springtime allergy symptoms are pollens, grasses, and trees. Tree pollens are what often affect the early springtime sufferers. The time and duration of springtime allergy symptoms are determined by the species of tree causing the reaction. Trees are the earliest pollen producers of the year, releasing their pollen as early as March and as late as June. Trees can aggravate allergy symptoms, even if they are not on your property, since trees release large amounts of pollen that can travel miles away from the original source. When springtime allergy symptoms are high, other common, year-round triggers such as mold, dust and dust mites, animal dander and cockroaches can affect some people even more than they do during other times of year. That happens because more of a burden is placed on an already stressed immune system during this time of the year. Allergies are pretty common. Both genes and environmental factors play a role. The immune system normally protects the body against harmful substances, such as bacteria and viruses. It also reacts to foreign substances called allergens, which are generally harmless and in most people do not cause a problem. But in a person with allergies, the immune response is oversensitive. When it recognizes an allergen such as pollen, it releases chemicals such as histamines. which fight off the allergen. This causes allergy symptoms. Common springtime allergy symptoms include: Sneezing Itchy, red or watery eyes Runny nose Congestion Fatigue Headaches Skin reactionsSome individuals with severe allergy sensitivities may experience rashes, hives and breathing problems as well. If you suffer from any of the above symptoms, you are not alone. Pollen allergies affect nearly 19 million people in the US alone with one of the main symptoms being allergic rhinitis, affecting between 10% and 30% of all adults and as many as 40% of all children. Spring allergy season hit us extremely hard last year because the amount of pollen floating around was four times greater than usual. Pollen is measured in grains per cubic meter. For trees, 1,500 grains of pollen per cubic meter is considered high. Last spring, areas along the East Coast measured 6,000 grains per cubic meter. There is no way to predict if pollen counts this year will be as high as they were last spring since daily and seasonal weather conditions affect the pollen counts and make it difficult to make precise predictions more than a few days in advance. If you have ever experienced springtime allergy symptoms, then you should prepare for allergy season and consider addressing your symptoms early. Why suffer through another spring season? At Glastonbury Naturopathic Center we offer an advanced therapy that can help relieve or significantly reduce the symptoms associated with pollen season. This treatment is non-invasive and does not include needles, supplements or medications. It is completely pain-free and available to all ages, including infants. If you suffer from springtime allergy symptoms, please call our offices today at 860-657-4105 and find out how we can help.
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Finally! Proof of What We already Know! Foods high in fiber provide good protection against cardiovascular disease, and the effect is particularly marked in women. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The study, which was recently published in the scientific journal PLOS One, involved the study of the eating habits of over 20 000 residents of the Swedish city of Malmö, with a focus on the risk of cardiovascular disease. The importance of 13 different nutrient variables (aspects of fiber, fats, proteins and carbohydrates) was analyzed. “Women who ate a diet high in fiber had an almost 25 per cent lower risk of suffering from cardiovascular disease compared with women who ate a low-fiber diet. In men the effect was less pronounced. However, the results confirmed that a high-fiber diet does at least protect men from stroke”, says Peter Wallström, a researcher at Lund University and the primary author of the article. The exact reason for the difference between the sexes is unclear. However, a probable explanation is that women consume fiber from healthier food sources than men do. Women ate a lot of fiber in the form of fruit and vegetables, whereas the most important source of fiber for men was bread. “The difference in the results for men and women shows that we need to pay more attention to gender when we conduct research on diet”, says Peter Wallström. However, the researchers did not identify any definite links between the other nutrients in the study and cardiovascular disease, for example the proportion of saturated fat or sugar in the diet. “These results should be interpreted with a certain amount of caution. Almost everyone eats more saturated fat than recommended, including the participants in many other population studies. It is therefore difficult to compare recommended and high fat intake. Other types of study that have been carried out have shown that those who limit their fat and sugar intake are at lower risk of cardiovascular disease”, says Peter Wallström. Peter Wallström is sceptical of ‘extreme’ diets and says that the dietary recommendations from the National Food Administration are good, despite having received criticism: “The National Food Administration’s dietary advice, which is based on extensive research, is well balanced. In the short term, most weight-loss diets achieve their aim as long as you follow them. However, we know too little about the long-term effects to be able to recommend more drastic changes to one’s diet”, says Peter Wallström. Data for the study has been taken from the Malmö Diet and Cancer population study, which has involved 30 000 Malmö residents since the start of the 1990s. The participants have given blood samples and detailed information about their diet. The study Title: Dietary Fiber and Saturated Fat Intake Associations with Cardiovascular Disease Differ by Sex in the Malmö Diet and Cancer Cohort: A Prospective Study Where is the best source of fiber in our food? Answer: (not processed bread, pasta or cereals) FRESH ORGANIC VEGETABLES, LEAFY GREENS, FRUITS AND BERRIES, BEANS & LEGUMES, and SOME NUTS and SEEDS such as chia seeds, flax seeds and hemp seeds. WHOLE GRAINS-there is a huge misconception about what whole grains REALLY are. They are not breads, cereals or any other processed food product labeled as having “whole grain”, whether or not they are “whole wheat”. Once a wheat kernel is ground up into flour to be made into bread, pasta or any other sort of flour-based food, it is no longer a “whole grain”, it is a processed grain. Instant oatmeal, cornflakes, Cherrios, and many other mass produced breakfast cereals are not whole grains at all. Whole grains are grains that are consumed exactly as they came from the earth-before processing into flour, pasta, bread or cereal. Here are some healthy high fiber, whole grains: brown rice, wild rice, oat groats, quinoa, millet, amaranth, buckwheat groats. These whole grains can be cooked and consumed in place of any cereal. STORE-BOUGHT FRUIT JUICE is no substitute for the fiber, vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants you get from eating fresh organic fruit and berries. Not only is processed juice devoid of fiber, it also is devoid of most nutrients that are destroyed during the pasteurization, bottling and canning process. Making your own fresh juice is a great option to processed juice, and saves you money! Your food fiber sources should consist of 80-90% fresh, organic vegetables, leafy greens, fruits and vegetables, with nuts, seeds and whole grains 10-20% of your fiber source. A fast and easy way to get your fiber from fresh organic vegetables, leafy greens and fruits is to make a SMOOTHIE every day. Your SMOOTHIE can be anything you like, as long as you make it with fresh, organic produce. Morning Hi-Fiber SMOOTHIE 8 oz spring water ½ cup organic strawberries (fresh or frozen, as long as they are organic) ½ organic banana Additional ingredients: organic apple, pear, mango, peach, kiwi, orange, grapefruit 1 cup organic spinach leaves, romaine lettuce, swiss chard, kale etc. Blend all ingredients in a blender until creamy and smooth. ENJOY!
