What is Colon Hydrotherapy?
Colon Hydrotherapy is a safe effective method of removing waste from the large intestine, without the use of drugs. The filtered temperature regulated water is introduced into the bowel via a disposable speculum this softens and loosens faeces resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis down thru disposable waste tubing that is piped way thru the colontherapy machine. There is no odour and the client’s privacy is maintained at all times. This flushing process is repeated a few times during a therapeutic treatment.
What is the Colon?
The Colon or large intestine as it is more commonly known is the end portion of the human digestive tract (body’s food carrying passageway which extends from the mouth to the anus). The colon is approximately 1.5 metres long and 7 centimeters in diameter. It’s major functions are to eliminate waste and conserve water.
How can I tell if I have toxic material in my colon?
Toxic material is found throughout the body, particularly in fat tissue, joints, arteries, muscles, liver etc. Common signs include headaches, constipation, fatigue, bad breath, body odor, irritability, confusion, skin blemishes, abdominal gas, bloating, diarrhoea, sciatic pain, distention of the abdomen, overweigh. Intestinal toxicity is part and parcel of many people’s everyday lives and prevalent in all societies. Colonic hydrotherapy effectively eliminate large quantities of toxic waste improving the condition of the entire body.
What are benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy?
Colonics are used to accomplish the following:
- Cleanse the colon
Toxic material will be broken down so it can no longer harm the body. Debris built up over a long period, is gently removed and your colon will begin to cooperate as it is meant to. In a real sense, Colonic Hydrotherapy is a rejuvenation treatment.
- It exercises the colon muscles
The build up of debris weakens the colon and impairs its functioning. The gentle filling and emptying of the colon with warm water improves peristaltic movement, this is the muscular contraction by which the colon naturally moves material.
- It reshapes the colon
When any problems occur in the colon eg: constipation, can alter the shape of it, which causes more problems. The action of the colon filling and emptying with water, combined with the massage technique of your therapist helps to eliminate bulging pockets of waste enabling the colon to resume its natural state.
- It stimulates reflex points.
The colon has reflex points that correspond to various organs, glands and other areas such as the eyes. Colonics will stimulate these reflex points thereby improving general wellbeing.
- It hydrates the colon
Hydrating the colon encourages the breakdown and elimination of waste matter.
Are there additional benefits I might expect from a colonic?
Working with a skilled therapists can be a very educational as you learn awareness of your body’s functioning and nutritional requirements. The solar plexus is the emotional centre of the body and the transverse colon passes right thru it. If an emotional event is left uncompleted, it often results in physical tension being stored in the solar plexus, which affects all organs of the area, including the colon. This on-going tightening of the colon muscle results in diminished movement of faecal material through the colon, which is experienced as constipation. Not only do colonics alleviate the constipation there can also be an emotional release leading to a better quality of life.
Is it embarrassing to get a colonic?
You will be in a private room with only your therapist who will guide you through the procedure. Your therapist fully appreciates the sensitivity of the colonic procedure and your personal dignity maintained at all times and your emotions acknowledged and honored.
Required time for a colonic appointment?
The actual colonic treatment takes between 30 and 45 minutes. Bases upon the judgement of your therapist or the wishes of your client it can be shorter than this. There will be 5 minutes required before treatment to empty the bladder and change into a gown and 10 minutes required after so in all 1 hour is the usual required appointment time. On your first visit only allow 1hr 15mins as a personal details and health form needs to be filled in.
Will one colonic completely empty the colon?
Almost never on your 1st colonic, many of us have considerable amounts of impacted, hardened waste in our colons. Substantial work needs to be done to eliminate this. As you become more aware of what is happening in your colon, and as your body learns to allow the cleansing experience, your body will respond allowing the release of stagnant waste. Subsequent colonics remove more waste. The amount of colonics you wish to have depends on your health condition, personal goals and objectives.
How will I know when the colon it empty?
It will never be completely empty. The colon is an organ that is in continuous use. As more and more of the old impacted waste is removed you will actually feel the water enter higher regions of the colon during treatments without any sense of obstruction. The objective of colonics is not to have an empty colon, but a well functioning colon.
Will a colonic clear up my skin?
Your skin actually “breathes” and is an important organ of elimination of waste material. Sometimes if the colon, liver or kidneys are functioning poorly, the skin will be required to make up the difference. Surface eruptions on the skin of various sorts may occur due to toxins being released. Cleansing and healing the colon diminishes the burden placed upon the skin as well as the other organs of elimination: lungs, liver and kidneys. As elimination is improved through its proper channels, the skin will very often clear up.
Does a colonic wash out all the good bacteria (intestinal flora)?
Washing out putrefied matter and harmful bacteria in the large intestine can only help to increase the production of good intestinal bacteria. When a bowel is “clogged” it is often overrun with toxins and bad bacteria, good bacteria can only “breathe” and multiply in a clean environment so by washing out the bowel helps the glands that produce good bacteria to keep up the good work of producing more.
Is there any special preparation prior to a colonic session?
You are not required to fast before a colonic, though it is a good idea to only eat and drink lightly in the 2 hours prior to your session. Eating well several days prior by including plenty of salads and fresh vegetables eliminating processed foods and heavy carbohydrates certainly helps for a good colonic.
Can you explain the colonic procedure?
Prior to the procedure you will change into a gown once on the treatment bed and covered you will roll onto your left side your therapist will gently insert a small disposable speculum into your rectum which should be slightly uncomfortable but never painful this is then connected to a water and waste line before again turning over again onto your back for the remainder of the procedure.(this information is for the closed colonic system).
Is a colonic painful?
Usually painful experiences result from resistance and tension within the bowel. When bowel problems already exist cramps are sometimes the “normal” at home but it actually shows how unwell the bowel is. Your colonic therapist is skilled at putting you at ease and minimizing discomfort; most people are relaxed with the colonic and pleased with the unaccustomed sensation of feeling lighter, clean and clearer afterwards.
I am a woman, what if I am menstruating ?
It’s perfectly safe and beneficial to have a colonic during your “period” some woman find having a colonic on the day their period starts or just prior to it helps reduces the amount of congestion one experiences. If you are prone to cramping I suggest leaving the colonic till after your period.
What can I expect afterwards ?
Hopefully you’ll feel great ! Probably feel lighter and enjoy a sense of well being. Most people after there first colonic will remark that it was much better than they imagined. Any activities you normally do such as work and exercise are fine to continue doing. For some, the colonic may trigger several subsequent bowel movements afterwards but won’t be uncontrolled as matter continues to move down in the bowel.
I have been told to be beneficial, a series of colonics are best?
It is important to be aware of your objectives when having a colonic. For example if it is to overcome a life long habit of constipation, ill health and bad eating habits and to achieve vital health again a change is needed on your part. Then regular colonics for awhile will be needed such as weekly this is referred to as a “series”. How many depends on the condition of your body and how well it responds to treatments. If your objective is to recover from the flu or a short term problem then maybe one or two may be sufficient. Again this can only be properly assessed once your objective has been identified and discussed with your therapist who will guide you with information but the decision is entirely yours as everyone has restraints with budget and lifestyle.
Is a colonic good to include during a detox program, is it better at the beginning during or end of a cleanse?
Whatever you do anything that increases the rate at which toxins are release into the bloodstream, it is essential that you eliminate whatever you can through the colon. If you don’t you may unnecessarily experience increased discomfort from toxins circulating in your blood stream, instead of being expelled from your body they merely re-circulate and settle elsewhere in organs, muscles and tissues. Whether you use colonics or some other form of elimination aid regular is more beneficial. A knowledgeable colon therapist can be of great assistance during any cleansing program, a colonic scheduled at the beginning of a cleanse and your plan discussed will be beneficial to the results achieved.
What should I look for when choosing a colon therapist?
Since getting a colonic is an intimate experience and is involved with emotional and mental releases as well as physical healing, you will do best choosing a therapist with whom you can develop a rapport and an environment you feel comfortable and relaxed in. Sensitive, skilled, knowledgeable and experienced are important things to consider as these skills vary widely with therapists. Always a certified practioner with a registered association, anyone you contact should always be willing to discuss their professional background and health philosophy.
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