It is the process of cleansing the colon by passing purified filtered water through it with the use of a special instrument, without the use of any drugs or chemicals.
Colon Hydrotherapy is also known as Colon irrigation, High Colonic, entero lavage, or simply Colonic. It is the process of cleansing the colon by passing purified filtered water through it with the use of special equipment. It is similar to an enema but treats the whole colon, not just the lower bowel.
This has the effect of flushing out of impacted faecal matter, which includes toxic waste, yeasts and other undesirable material that often build within the colon. It is a procedure that is performed by a qualified practitioner.
Origins
Cleansing the colon with the use of hydrotherapy is not a new concept. Forms of colonic irrigation have been successfully used for centuries to relieve chronic toxicity and to enhance health.
We all have different lifestyles and our nutritional regimes, metabolic activity and other daily factors differ considerably. However, if we do not empty our bowels regularly, then we do not eliminate waste completely. If input exceeds output, we will surely suffer the consequences at some point.
Impacted faecal matter can cause an imbalance of the natural organisms that normally populate the bowel. Decomposing matter can cause a toxic condition and may lead to many health problems, as constipation which causes backed up pollution of the body cells.
The process of repair and elimination of waste enters a downward spiral which at best will cause fatigue, lack of energy and premature aging... and at worst, can cause degenerative diseases, among them allergies, and even cancer and Alzheimers disease.
Removing large amounts of toxic matter relieves the patient and can lead to the alleviation of symptoms such as arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, candidiasis, diverticulitis, Crohns disease, leaky gut syndrome, heart problems, migraine, allergies, bad breath, acne and other illnesses.
Colon Hydrotherapy can help restore normal peristaltic action to a sluggish bowel, thus reducing the need for more hydrotherapy treatments over time. In addition, removing the layer of faecal matter which coats the intestines in many individuals allows improved assimilation of nutrients from foods and can alleviate symptoms of vitamin and other nutrient deficiencies.
If one suffers from constipation or other chronic conditions, two or three treatments will be required to achieve desired results regarding the elimination of impacted matter, and restoration of a regular bowel. Initially, only gas and recent faecal matter may be expelled.
The Treatment
During colon hydrotherapy, a small speculum is passed into the patients bowel through the rectum. This allows warm double filtered water into the colon with both the pressure and temperature controlled. The patient will be temporarily filled with water up to the level of the entire colon.
This process, although sometimes uncomfortable, is not painful. It triggers peristaltic action and the patient will begin to expel the water along with faecal matter back through the waste tube. The faecal matter is flushed out via a viewing tube, so that what is eliminated may be monitored.
During the treatment, the therapist will gently massage the patients abdomen to help dislodge impacted faecal matter. In addition to massage, sometimes reflexology, or lymphatic drainage techniques may be used to loosen deposits and stimulate the bowel.
Sanitation is vital to this process. The tubes, pads, and of course the speculums are fully disposable.
After the Colonic
Since the colon has been cleared of solid matter, it may take up to four days before it fills up again and normal bowel movements resume.
Some water is absorbed through the colon wall during a colonic, and one may notice an increased need to urinate for a few hours afterwards. This beneficial effect of flushing the kidneys may also be enhanced by drinking a few glasses of water with the juice of half a lemon added to each glass.
A colonic has a profound cleansing effect on the body and many people feel so good afterwards that they opt to increase their jogging, or workout times.
Caution is advised here, for it can be overdone. Although light to moderate exercise is good if you are used to it, any strenuous activity should be avoided 24 hours after the treatment. If a condition, such as habitual constipation or irritable bowel, has existed for a while, slight fatigue may be experienced for a couple of days after the first colonic.
A light diet of fruits, vegetables, salads, soups, and chicken or fish should be followed for two or three days, taking care to avoid anything that causes gas. Avoid drinks with gas, natural or added. Rich or heavy food, flour products, spices and alcohol also should be avoided.
Although irrigating the colon does not remove all of the intestinal bacteria, it is still helpful to take probiotics to maintain bacterial balance. Live yoghurt with acidophilus is also advised because it is an active cleanser that adds vital forces to the colon.