308: Colon Hydrotherapy: Risks, Benefits And Pooping Better - with Marina Ortega
47 min
What if one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to improve their gut health is focusing on detoxification before addressing elimination? In this episode of ReversABLE, Josh Dech sits down with Marina Ortega, founder of Scottsdale Hydrotherapy and known as the Poop Fairy, to explore the often-overlooked relationship between constipation, drainage, and detoxification. Marina's journey into gut health began with her own five-year struggle with chronic constipation. After trying conventional approaches without finding lasting relief, she discovered colon hydrotherapy and eventually built a wellness center dedicated to helping others struggling with bowel dysfunction and digestive health challenges. The conversation explores why chronic constipation deserves more attention, how colon hydrotherapy works, and why Marina believes regular elimination is an important consideration before beginning a detox or parasite cleanse. They also discuss the lymphatic system, drainage pathways, and the relationship between movement, sweating, and bowel function. One of the most compelling parts of the episode is Marina's personal experience with black mold exposure. After becoming severely ill, she discovered that an environment she had regularly visited to improve her health was potentially exposing her to mold. She shares her experience navigating testing, treatment options, and the wellness approaches she incorporated into her recovery. Josh and Marina also examine some of the more controversial tools in the natural health space, including coffee enemas, castor oil packs, colonics, herbal teas, and ozone sauna therapy. They discuss proposed mechanisms, personal experiences, and the importance of understanding what these interventions are intended to accomplish. You'll also hear a discussion about long-term laxative use, parasite cleansing, product quality, and why Marina created Trust Your Gut to make certain wellness products more affordable. If you've been strugg...