Colon Hydrotherapy – is a centuries old therapy that focus’ on improving elimination and restoring normal, healthy function of the colon. Filtered water is used to flush the colon of toxins and impacted fecal matter through a standardized, sanitary procedure

1. What is Colon Hydrotherapy?

Colon hydrotherapy, or colonics, is a therapy that uses filtered water to flush accumulated fecal matter, harmful bacteria, intestinal parasites, gas and mucus from the colon. It is a safe and gentle, yet powerful way to cleanse the body and to make all systems and organs more efficient.

2. Who can benefit from Colon Hydrotherapy?

Colonics are of great benefit to conditions involving compromised digestion and elimination, such as constipation, diarrhea and bloating, intestinal yeast infections (candida), diverticula, intestinal parasites and hemorrhoids.

3. How can one therapy have such wide-ranging benefits?

When waste matter is not efficiently eliminated from the colon, it becomes impacted and eventually putrefies and turns toxic. These toxins are absorbed into the bloodstream through the colon wall, where they travel throughout the body and eventually settle in various tissues. These toxins can weaken the body and can cause or aggravate a multitude of symptoms.

Colon Hydrotherapy cleanses the colon, helping to prevent the absorption of toxins into the bloodstream and allows the release of trapped toxins so that these can be properly eliminated. A clean colon allows beneficial bacteria to proliferate, supporting the manufacture of important vitamins, including biotin, vitamin B12 and vitamin K.

4. What is it like to get a colonic?

A colonic is administered by a trained therapist. The mechanics of colonics involve a large container filled with filtered water which flows into a tube. This tube is attached to a disposable plastic instrument called a proctoscope. Once the proctoscope is gently inserted into the rectum, a second tube is attached which carries waste water and waste out of the body and directly into the septic system.

Water entering the body travels through the colon and exits into the waste tube in a continuous flow. In this way, water is able to reach the entire colon (approximately 5 to 5.5 feet) including the cecum, where waste matter and parasites typically settle.

Overall, between 10 and 50 litres of water can be flushed through the colon, depending on the need. A membranous flap called the ileocecal valve separates the colon from the small intestine, preventing water from flowing beyond the colon.

There is no mess and no odour as the waste water is completely contained.

Unlike an enema, where between a quarter of a litre and a litre of water travels 6 to 8 inches up the colon, is held briefly and then expelled, a colonic is more cleansing and helps to stimulate muscle action in the colon which helps a weakened colon.

5. Are there situations where a colonic is not recommended?  

For these pre-existing conditions, it may be in appropriate to undergo colonics:

· Within 2-3 months of having had surgery in the abdominal or surrounding area

· The presence of tumours or cysts

· Blood in the stool or bleeding from the anus

· Severe edema or renal insufficiency

· Grave’s disease

· Thrombosis, phlebitis, arteriosclerosis

· Megacolon

· Malignances of the gastro-intestinal tract

These conditions cause symptoms to manifest which make apparent the need to refrain from colonics; under no circumstances will colonics cause any of the above conditions to occur.

6. What do I have to do to prepare for a colonic?

Prior to your colonic session, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire which will inform the colon therapist about your current health status and any concerns you may have.

The colonic session will last between 45 minutes and one hour, during which time the colon therapist and you will have the opportunity to discuss matters related to your eating habits, digestion and overall health.

The therapist will administer the colonic, allowing the person receiving the treatment to remain relaxed without concern for the mechanical aspects of the procedure.