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What are the benefits of colonic hydrotherapy?
Colon cleansing can help improve your body's overall health and wellness. With colon hydrotherapy the entire length of 5 to 5 1/2 feet of the large intestine is cleansed and the therapeutic benefits may be much greater than those achieved with an enema. Enema cleansings are limited to the last foot of the colon, and due to the body's natural wish to expel, are limited in duration. During a colon hydrotherapy session, clients will experience the healing water into the deepest recesses of their being and will receive cleansing and renewal. Here are some of the many benefits clients may experience from colon cleansing :
MAKES THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM MORE EFFECTIVE
As the colon is cleansed, it pushes waste through your system, clearing the way for good nutrient absorption. A clean colon from a colon cleansing allows waste to pass easily. Colon hydrotherapy hydrates the colon and stimulates peristalsis, strengthening your bodies ability to eliminate waste.
MAINTAINS REGULARITY AND PREVENTS CONSTIPATION
Constipation — especially when it's chronic — causes a sluggish digestive response, which in turn leaves waste in the system longer. This increases the likelihood of certain conditions and irritations. Colon hydrotherapy not only helps rid the body of stagnant waste, but also stimulates and strengthens the body's natural peristalsis.
INCREASES ENERGY
Releasing the toxins from your body is rejuvenating because it refocuses the energy usually used for forcing waste through your intestines to other parts of your body. People who have undergone colon detoxification say they have better blood circulation, more restful sleep, and a boost in energy.
INCREASES THE BODY'S ABSORPTION OF VITAMINS AND NUTRIENTS
A colon that's been cleansed allows only water, vitamins and nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream, creating an unobstructed path for essential nutrients to filter into your body.
IMPROVES CONCENTRATION
Poor diet and ineffective vitamin absorption can cause you to become distracted and lose your concentration. The buildup of mucous and toxins in your colon can keep your body from getting what it needs to function, even if you eat a consistently healthy diet. Cleansing the colon can be the difference between feeling alert and not being able to focus. This has far-reaching ramifications for work, your relationships, and your overall health.
KICK-STARTS WEIGHT LOSS
Foods lacking in fiber move through the digestive tract at one-quarter the pace of high-fiber choices. This slow-moving food produces excess mucous that literally sticks to the intestinal walls, weighing the intestinal tract down with pounds of decaying fecal matter. Colon cleansing has the potential to aid weight loss. The average human colon weighs about four pounds empty and can hold up to eight meals' worth of food before digestion finally occurs. A colon cleansing can result in significant weight loss and kick-start your metabolism, as well as refocus your attention on better food choices and whole-body wellness.
DECREASES RISK OF COLON CANCER
All the toxins that you eat, drink, breathe, and absorb through your skin end up processed by your gastrointestinal system, kidneys, and liver. If they're not forced from your organs as quickly as possible, they can wreak havoc on your body's systems. By releasing stagnant body waste, you can reduce the causes and the risk of polyps, cysts and cancerous growths in your colon and gastrointestinal tract.
IMPROVES WHOLE-BODY WELL-BEING
Ridding the colon of waste and toxins by releasing layers of colon buildup can lead to feelings of lightness, increased energy, and overall good health.
What To Expect
What does the colon hydrotherapy session involve?
Colon Hydrotherapy is the generally safe, gentle infusion of warm water into the colon via the rectum. No chemicals or drugs are involved and the entire therapy is both relaxing and effective. A session is a comfortable experience for most people, however, if discomfort is experienced, the session can be stopped at any time. During the session the client wears a gown and lays on a custom treatment table in complete comfort. A small disposable speculum is inserted into the rectum through which warm filtered water passes into the colon.
Using modern state-of-the-art FDA registered colon hydrotherapy units and disposable speculum and hoses, each client can be assured there is no risk of cross contamination. Techniques are utilized to allow a small amount of water to flow into the colon, gently stimulating the colon's natural peristaltic action to release softened waste. The inflow of a small amount of water and the release of waste may be repeated several times. Waste travels through the waste tube and lighted viewing chamber into the drain line without offensive odor or compromising the dignity of the individual.
The removal of waste should encourage better colon function and elimination. Colon hydrotherapy is not addictive and encourages the restoration of the colon's natural function by strengthening peristalsis.
How many sessions will i need?
That depends on you, your symptoms and goals. For example, someone that has chronic constipation (less than 1 bowel movement per day) may need several treatments a few days in a row with a regimen of follow up sessions to retrain the bowel as opposed to someone who is looking for preventative measures or just for an enhanced sense of well-being. Your appointment schedule is best determined during your first session while going over your history. As an average rule of thumb, anyone looking for general detoxification would need a total of 3 sessions over the period of a week to 10 days. Once your initial series is completed, maintenance can begin. Maintenance sessions are recommended at 1 visit per month. Maintenance is necessary in order to continue all of the great benefits you have already given to your body with an initial series. Monthly cleanses help to keep toxic load at a minimum while continuing to decrease the burden on your other eliminative organs (i.e. liver, kidneys etc...).
Keep in mind that even though one hydrotherapy session may be equivalent to several bowel movements, elimination during subsequent sessions can be even more substantial as older, hardened, impacted feces are dislodged from the colon walls.
There is no commitment necessary. We are here to assist you any way that we can.
How To Prepare For Colon Hydrotherapy
Please prepare the day before your session by drinking a few liters of water throughout the day (Try to do this every day if you can!) to ensure that you are well-hydrated for your session. Eat healthy and nourishing foods the day of your colon hydrotherapy session, unless you are fasting. Eating a meal, two to four hours before your colonic is ideal, but no food or beverage should be consumed in the two hours before your appointment.
You are in process of taking very good care of yourself, so please remember to allow for the time and space you need to be in a calm state of mind. Your body responds best to treatment when it is relaxed; deep breathing, laughing, exercising, soothing music and a positive, supportive environment all help facilitate this peaceful state.
If you wish to go a few steps further, there are a number of additional foods you can eat to prepare for your colon hydrotherapy. Include lots of the following in your healthy diet:
- Raw fruits and vegetables (preferably organic)
- Lightly steamed low starch vegetables, organic raw nuts and seeds
- Green juices and smoothies
- Soups and easily digested foods
After Your Colonic Session
After your session, we recommend a good probiotic like BumBiotics, which are available to purchase. During a colonic some of the good bacteria, along with the bad, may be eliminated from your colon. The probiotics will re-inoculate your system with the good bacteria you need.
We ask that you eat very light, pure and easy-to-digest foods for the remainder of the day. Try to stay away from raw, overly rich, heavy foods. You have just cleansed your system and we suggest that you allow your body the time it needs to rest and relax, so it can go to work to heal you, rather than go to work digesting rich meals. Please try to stay away from alcohol; it will go directly to your head and may cause a stomachache because it is just too strong for your freshly cleansed system.
It is fine to carry on with your normal daily plans or to return to work, as you will feel fine. Most people feel energetic, light and in a very positive mood after a cleansing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why should I be concerned about my colon?
Although not the focus of conventional health regimes, the colon plays a leading role in general well being. When the colon is full of toxins, one's physical health is impacted, leading to more serious conditions over time.
- Is a colon hydrotherapy session safe?
Yes. In fact, with the modern advancements of today's colon hydrotherapy devices and standardization of training and procedures, colon hydrotherapy is often safer than administering an enema. And, with the dangers of laxative overuse, colonics have a definite advantage and greater long-term benefits.
- What is the difference between colon hydrotherapy, enemas and laxatives?
Colon hydrotherapy is designed to cleanse, hydrate, and re-tone the entire length of the large intestine (approx 5 to 5 1/2 feet) whereas an enema only reaches the lower part of the colon or about 1 foot. Laxatives generally contain drugs and chemicals that irritate the colon walls and are known for dehydrating the bowel instead of hydrating the system as with colon hydrotherapy.
- Does colon hydrotherapy hurt?
Most people describe their colon hydrotherapy session as being both refreshing and relaxing. The instillation of warm, purified water is very gentle (comparable to a "trickle" from your faucet). Therefore, the pressure of water (p.s.i.) entering your colon is less than that of a standard hospital enema. Clients often describe the insertion of the speculum as "a feeling of oddness for about 5 seconds". I have never heard anyone describe colon hydrotherapy as being painful.
- Should I see my doctor before my first colon hydrotherapy session?
If you have a concern about your health or the appropriateness of colon hydrotherapy, you should consult a doctor. If you are diagnosed with diverticulitis, diverticulosis, colitis, crohn's disease, severe hemorrhoids, rectal/intestinal tumors or if you are pregnant, you would be required to have a doctors prescription in order to receive colon hydrotherapy.
Contraindications for colon hydrotherapy include the following:
You should not pursue colon hydrotherapy services if you have any of the following conditions:
- Recent Rectal or Colon Surgery
- Cancer of the Rectum or Colon
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Kidney Disease (decreased kidney function)
- Fissures or Fistulas
- Abdominal Hernia
- Severe Hemorrhoids
- GI Hemorrhage/Perforation
- Aneurysm
- As always, we will be more than happy to discuss the colon hydrotherapy process with your physician should he/she be unfamiliar with the procedure or have any questions. Just pass our phone number along.
- Could there be cross-contamination from other clients?
All materials, including tubing, and speculums are for one time use and are disposed after each client. In addition, the FDA Class II cleared medical device (the hydrotherapy device) has a one way check valve to assure fresh, clean, purified water instillation and an internal self-cleaning system that uses the same hospital grade disinfectant that is utilized in some operating rooms.
- How long does a colonic session take?
Please allow 1.5 hours for your initial visit so the colon hydrotherapist has a chance to review your history, address questions, and perform the colonic session. Follow-up visits take approximately one hour.
- How many colonic sessions will I need?
As each client is different based on the degree of cleansing needed, your situation will be evaluated during the initial visit.
- What should I do to prepare for a colonic?
Taking the proper precautions before undergoing a colonic can make a big difference. We strongly recommend the following:
- No eating or drinking for 2 hours before your session
- At least 24 hours before your session, follow the following regimen:
- No carbonated beverages
- No alcohol
- No red meat
- To enhance your colonic process, focus on eating fruits and vegetables
- Avoid "gassy" food, such as beans, cabbage, onions, etc.
- Can I get a colonic during my menstrual period?
Absolutely. In fact getting a colonic during your menstrual cycle is usually a good time to receive a treatment since your body is already cleansing. Your flow will not interfere with the success of the treatment.
- Will I experience any intestinal discomfort or fatigue after the cleansing?
Usually not, but since the cleansing will stir up a lot of old debris and toxins, you might experience some minor nausea or fatigue with your first session. If any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to rest and apply a warm heating pad to the abdomen. If you wish, a mild vegetable broth or peppermint tea is usually soothing at this time. Any discomfort will usually pass within 24 hours. Follow-up sessions provide the necessary means to continue sweeping and cleansing toxins which is often reported to produce an array of beneficial symptoms.
- Can I go to work directly after a colon hydrotherapy session?
Absolutely. You can work just as you would after a normal bowel movement.
Still have more questions? Please feel free to contact us