Constipated

That's what I suffering from at the moment and it feels like it's never been this bad. I've got an appointment for colon therapy today in Bristol; this first time with this particular therapist. My previous one moved to Cheltenham which is too far for me to travel though I love Cheltenham. I can hardly move and spent most of yesterday in bed.

The reason is probably dehydration (that and junk food) from the intense heat of this summer's heatwaves. Though I was drinking two or three litres of water and juice a day it wasn't enough as I was sweating a lot.

I know this is quite an unsavoury subject but it's an important one. Many health problems stem from a sluggish colon (not just bowel problems) such as depression, fatigue, migraines and bad breath. Other organs are affected such as the gall bladder, kidneys and liver. There is too much emphasis on stress in medical fields; the idea that everything seems to be related to stress and has no physical cause is omnipotent.

Will let you know how I get on. Hopefully will feel a lot happier and lighter with more energy to spare. There are therapists locally but I don't feel at ease about seeing them. Something about Cardiff that seems to be spiritually repressed. I found that heavy feeling in Gloucester (where I used to have colon therapy) too but at least Cardiff has a vibrant night life. There's something about the West Country, apart from some of the cities, which makes it pretty spiritually and ecologically attuned. There is a greater concentration of organic farms there, lots of eco-businesses and alternative therapists and of course not to forgetting Glastonbury and Totnes.