Tales of a Colon Therapist
My name is Donna Perrone and I have a holistic health office in NYC called Gravity East Village. Yes, you guessed it, I clean colons for a living!
Maybe I should start at the beginning. In 1989 I had a nasty little health problem called Candida, also known as a chronic yeast infection. There were other problems too, such as constipation, gas, acne (serious), PMS (bad cramps, ouch!), and I was noticeably underweight (blink and you’d miss me). Over the course of three years I visited 5 different doctors and all they did was to prescribe more meds. I was in my early 20’s and for the first time in my life the doctor couldn’t cure me. I thought that I was too young for this and this Candida thing was uncomfortable. I had a friend whose mother recovered from Arthritis on a raw foods diet. She urged me to do a little research about Candida, better known as Candida Albicans. So, I read every book I could find and slowly over the course of one year I changed my diet. I went from the SAD diet to a vegan diet. Yet, nothing changed. Not one bit.
Then, March 1989 arrived, and at age 24 I made a commitment. Finally, my friend convinced me. What did I have to loose? So I did it. I went RAW! My diet consisted of 75% raw foods – fruit, veggies, nuts & seeds, and sprouts, and 25% steamed veggies, a baked potato, or brown rice. And I ate it plain. And very simple. No condiments. No catsup. I agreed to do this for one month. Yikes!
The first thing I noticed was that I woke up at 6 am without the alarm. That’s a miracle! And I felt cleaner. No wiggles in the eye pits or dry crusty eardrums. Also, for the first time in my life, I skipped a menstrual period. I felt no fear, only excitement. I knew something had changed and I was inspired to keep going.
Month two: I got my period. And no cramps. Hallelujah!! Two miracles. I was having an epiphany. I maintained a high raw diet for another month, even though the yeast persisted. Month three: jack pot. No yeast infection. That was almost 20 years ago and I’ve been good ever since. So long Ray’s pizza, and chocolate cannolis! I never looked back.
For several years I was riding high on raw foods, feeling empowered by my ability to heal myself. Then, after about five years of raw food living, my energy level was not quite the same as it had been. I found that I needed to eat every 2 or 3 hours or I wouldn’t feel ‘grounded’. The amount of food I was eating was enormous and I was bloated. I started having panic attacks. My skin had never cleared up and I had the worst acne ever. My face looked like the Catskill Mountains. And even worse, my menstrual pain was back with a vengeance. What was I doing wrong? I was such a good raw foodist. So, I rationalized that I needed to cleanse my body further. I juice fasted, I flushed, and I even tried energy healing and herbs. I was eating 100% raw almost all the time. If anything, I was feeling worse rather than feeling better. I was in denial for a long time. I thought raw food was the answer. How could it let me down?
Then, I met a raw food friend who had the answer: You need a colonic! “Are you kidding?” I replied. I was constipated as a child and was pooping at least 3 times a day. I don’t need a colonic. She persisted for a long time. Get A Colonic! Finally, I paid a visit to my future colonic guru, the master himself, Gil Jacobs. My first session went on forever. He called it an exorcism. I was never the same. I went to see him only one time per month, as that was what my artist budget would allow at the time. Within one year my skin cleared up and the PMS had improved drastically. I compared the health of people from the raw food community (who had not incorporated colon therapy) to the colon therapists I met, and knew the missing link to vibrant, radiant health could be found at the colonic office. This experience has directed me to the work I do today. So, that is how it started. Stay tuned. More tales to be told in my next blog!
Thank you Kris for this gracious opportunity. Hugs & Kisses.
Donna Perrone is a Certified Colon Hydro-Therapist with her own wellness center located in NYC called ‘Gravity East Village’. Donna has a bi-monthly internet radio program called ‘Vitality’ found at www.NYTalkRadio.net.
21 Comments
Hi Donna. I have met several colon therapists who, since they have their own machines, do a colonic as often as every day. Will you be talking about the frequency of colonics (independent of budget), relative to colon health? Various types of implants? Thanks & looking forward to your next blog.
Hi Donna I love your story, it is so right on that raw foodists (and really everyone) needs to mind their colon. It really is the boss of the body, a headache has nothing on a stopped up colon!
I get 2 per month and I have had major changes, esp with skin!
thanks and keep cleaning!
deb
1. Corrine,
Thank you for your response!
2. Michalene,
Yes, I will keep your questions in mine and address them in a future blog. It varies from person to person how often colonics are to be administered. Thank you.
Best,
Donna
3. debbiedoesraw,
Sounds like a good program to do 2 colonics a month. Frequency, does vary from person to person on how well your elimination keeps up. A raw foods diet is a highly cleansing diet that needs extra attention in keeping things moving.. Thanks..
Best,
Donna
Donna,
How do I contact your privately? I loved your story. I also suffer from panic attacks. I am trying the raw food diet, but it is very difficult for me, and I’m struggling. I would like to give colonics a try, but I live in Austin. Do you provide long-distance services, or can you recommend someone in Austin? Thanks1
Donna,
How does a high colonic compare to a coffee enema?
Dana
PS: Your skin looks great now! You look like you could be Kris Carr’s twin sister!
Hi Donna, I’m curious about your comment about a raw diet needing attention to get things moving. I’m just beginning to eat mostly raw and wonder if there are things I need to look out for.
Thanks, Patricia
Hi Donna, I needed to read this today. You had a tremendous journey. I wish you were in Vermont. I just got home from a trans-vaginal ultrasound (for another issue) and the tech told me (and showed me!) what a MESS my intestines are. I have been taking Colon Herbal Cleanser and wheat grass tabs by the handfuls and still nothing, not to mention I think I have gained 12 pounds in two weeks…do you have any suggestions? I am beyond desperate at this point and I feel like…well? Crap. LOL
Vicki C from CSL
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. I’ve heard a lot about colonics but never really been explained that well. How would one go about finding a reputable person for colonics. What should you look for and what questions should you ask?
6. Hi Chris,
You can contact me by calling me at 646 283 9772. I will be happy to speak to you about panic attacks. I can make a few suggestions to you about how to cope with that. I only know of a colon therapist in Dallas. Try finding a Gravity Method Therapist if you can. Search online.
7. Hi Dana,
A coffee enema is very good way to cleanse the liver. It is not very through as a colon cleanse. We use a 5 gallon tank of water that is filled approximately 7 or 8 times in a 45 minute to 1 hour session. An enema bag will not cleanse the ascending colon, the deepest part of the colon. Usually waste is retained deep into the colon. An enema will not do a complete job, but good to do to take the edge off..
8. Hi Patricia,
A raw foods diet is a highly cleansing diet and will create more waste to be dumped into the colon. Also, old food and mucus is loosened in the digestive tract by the vital energy in raw food. The colon will often not keep up with the amount of waste retained and becomes more weak if holding old food, toxins and gases. Raw foodist will run into problems such as skin issues, weakness, indigestion and poor assimilation of nutrients.
9. Hi Vicky. Many colon cleansers can cause more problems then good. Unless, your elimination is excellent I don’t recommend using colon cleansers. They will cause gas and bloating and may loosen old waste but leaves no way to release the matter. A disaster indeed! Find a colon therapist if you can to clean up!!
10. Cat,
Try a search for a Gravity Method Colon Therapist in your area. If only a machine therapist is available make sure they have many years of experience. Do not have a Lippy Method colonicwhere you control the machine as this is dangerous. It is best to prepare by eating super healthy before your session. Guidelines are listed on my website http://www.gravityeast village.com
Hi Donna, Thank you for posting. I am new to this lifestyle, and had never even heard of colonics before I ran across Kris’ site. I am in Amsterdam and have found a salon that does them: I’ll give it a try! (I’m suffering from adrenal burnout/ chronic fatigue). Looking forward to your posts!
donna, i’ve recently chngedto a high raw/green drink diet and my BMs are a mossy green. Is this normal?? i’ll be having my first colonic in about 1 month. thanks for the great info.
18. GG
Love them Greens! Keepem’ Comin!! Green Poop Revolution!! You got the raw food groove right on track.. Congrats!
I just got my first ever colonic today and it spurred a panic attack. Ive been having panic attack for about 7 years now. I also have canida and in the past month have changed my diet, started taking stuff to kill candida and parasites plus taking probiotics so that is why i got the colonic to help eliminate. I know it did good but the panic was bad. Almost went to er over it. Have you ever heard of that problem? I want more colonics but not more panics.
Thanks, Christel
Is there a colon therapist in the D.C. are you would recommend? I want to do a colonic to help with skin and other health issues, but I’m nervous about having a safe experience. Thanks for your great post; I wish I lived closer to the Big Apple!
Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I had some of the same reactions when I switched to a mostly raw, vegan diet. Colon hydro-therapy helped me clear up my acne, lose weight more easily, and just feel more clear headed and rested! Time to make another appointment!
February 5, 2009