Colonics, Colon Hydrotherapy & Colon Cleansing
Colonics, Colon Hydrotherapy & Colon Cleansing

FAQs

 

Why is Colon Hydrotherapy important & What are the Benefits?

According to the American Cancer Association, Colon Cancer is now the #2 cause of cancer induced deaths in the United States. Experiencing either constipation or diarrhea is the first sign indicating that the bowel is not functioning properly. It is possible for a person to have several bowel movements a day and still be constipated, accruing long term buildup of plaque along the colon wall. According to Dr. N. W. Walker (a leading specialist in Colon Health), “Health and sickness both have their roots in the colon.” We experience better health and an overall sense of well being when the colon is clean and functioning normally.

The colon is the last five feet of the digestive tract and is 2 ½ inches in diameter. Its function is to move digested food with a wavelike motion known as peristaltic action. It helps the body conserve water and eliminates waste and toxins. The colon is the living area for a host of “friendly” bacteria that produce vitamin K and some B vitamins. Colon hydrotherapy removes toxins so the beneficial or “friendly” bacteria have a cleaner house to live in.

The benefits of colon hydrotherapy include:

  • removal of old, hardened waste material and harmful toxins from the colon
  • promotes a return of normal, regular bowel movements
  • provides a good environment for friendly bacteria and micro flora digestion
  • relief from headaches and fatigue
  • restores pH balance to the body
  • stimulates the immune system
  • allows free passage of nutrients into the blood
  • increaes the prevention of toxic absorption
  • promotes sinus drainage

 

How do I prepare for my first visit?

It is recommended that clients drink plenty of water the day before and the day of the colonic. Also, it is advised to refrain from eating two hours prior.

Your initial session will begin by filling out personal history medical forms, and then the therapist will fully explain the procedure before starting your first session. If you wish, you can download and complete the medical forms prior to your initial appointment.

What type of colon hydrotherapy system is used?

The Angel of Water CM-1 system offers a very simple, comfortable and hygienic means to irrigate the colon when medically indicated, such as before a radiological or endoscopic examination. It is a state-of-the-art, open-style colon hydrotherapy system ergonomically designed for comfort and is inviting to both fully mobile and mobile-impaired clients. The system’s tank holds 12 gallons of water. The tempered water is treated with both ultraviolet and carbon filtration, and is set to the colon’s internal body temperature for comfort.

What is a colon hydrotherapy session Like?

The colon hydrotherapist will greet you and accompany you to the colon hydrotherapy room. The colon hydrotherapist will leave the room while you remove your lower garments. You’ll then take a seat on the system and gently insert a single-use, well-lubricated, pencil-sized nozzle 1-2 inches into the rectum. Once comfortable, a cotton sheet is provided to place over the lower half of your body.

When you are ready, you’ll press the call button to page the colon hydrotherapist, who will then return to the room to start the system. Simply relax and listen to soothing music as the water flows into the colon and then release the contents of the colon at will into the basin. If you wish, you can watch the contents leave your body through a sealed viewing tube.

Once the session is complete, the colon hydrotherapist turns off the system and then leaves the room to allow you to drain and rinse in privacy, dismount the system and towel yourself before dressing and leaving the room. A session typically lasts 45 minutes, but allow one hour for your appointment.

How many colonics do I need?

The number of treatments will always vary with the individual and his/her condition. Often the waste is so hard and well lodged in the colon that it may take a series of colonics to sufficiently soften and loosen this accumulated fecal material. Some people may not have startling results for the first few treatments. This is why a series of treatments may be necessary and advisable. Colon irrigation is most effective when employed in combination with excercise and a proper diet of non-mucous producing foods. Fresh fruits, vegetables and certain herbs are suggested to help losen and dissolve accumulated fecal matter. The suggested series would be two colonics per week for up to eight (8) weeks. Once the colon is clean, it is advisable to have a colonic every two to three months to maintain the environment. A good time is at the change of seasons when diet and excersise patterns often change. You should have a colonic before, during, and after a “fast” to hasten the removal of toxic waste, and it would be beneficial during the cold and flu season.

Are there any side effects to colonics?

There are none. It is not uncommon however, for some people to feel like they have a cold or headache after a colonic. Toxins which have been lying dormant in the colon are now being flushed out and a small amount may be reabsorbed into the body’s system. This healing crisis passes quickly and the person will realize a feeling of well-being with further treatments.