Questions & Answers about Colon Hydrotherapy
What is the purpose of having a colonic?
Waste material, especially that which has remained in the colon for some time, ie impacted faeces, dead cellular tissue, accumulated mucous, parasites, worms etc, poses several problems. Firstly, this material is quite toxic, and these toxins can re-enter and circulate in the blood stream making us feel ill, tired or weak. Secondly, impacted materials impair the colon’s ability to assimilate minerals and bacteria produced vitamins. Also a build up of material on the colon wall can inhibit muscular action causing sluggish bowel movements, constipation and the result of these disorders
Is colon hydrotherapy safe?
Being an essentially natural process there are virtually no dangers with a treatment. The intent is to provide a safe and healthy service so that you do not have to worry. Cleaning and sterilisation of the equipment is carried out as normal procedure and clean linen is used for each procedure.
Do I need to do anything prior to the treatment?
No special preparation is required by yourself prior to the treatment, although large meals and lots of fluids are not advisable as your abdomen will be massaged and this can become uncomfortable if your stomach is full. You will also be asked to empty your bladder and/or bowel directly prior to the treatment.
How many treatments will I need?
This does depend upon the individual and advice will be given after your initial treatment. Many of us have a considerable amount of impacted faeces in our colon that is hardened, rubbery or wallpaper like material. Substantial work must be carried out to remove it. There is also a subtle learning process involved in receiving colonics, as you become more aware of what is going on in your abdomen and as your body learns how to allow the cleansing experience, you are better able to enter into that process, and therefore more material is released. One colonic will remove some of the stagnant waster in the colon, the second and subsequent colonics will remove more. It varies from only one to several over a period of time. It is rare that all is accomplished during your first treatment. Preventative and maintenance treatments may be recommended.
How long will the treatment last?
The treatment usually lasts between 30-45 minutes. Do allow a full 1½ hours for your first treatment, and an hour for subsequent treatments, this includes discussions pre and post treatment
Will it wash out my good bacteria?
Washing out putrefied material in the colon increases good intestinal flora. Good bacteria can only breed in a clean environment which has been washed free of putefrication and its accompanying harmful bacteria, this enables the good bacteria to multiply.
Will I have to go to the toilet a lot afterwards?
Usually you resume normal bowel movements, occasionally some may experience an urgency to empty your bowels after but nothing that you cannot control. You will be able to carry on with your normal day routine.
How can I tell if I would personally benefit from colonic?
If there are sufficient fibre and water available to the colon, a well functioning colon enables you to have a bowel movement shortly after a meal is eaten. The elimination should be easy and take no more than a few seconds. The stool will be long, large in diameter, light brown in colour, without offensive odour and should float or sink very slowly. When the toilet is flushed, the stool immediately begins breaking apart by the action of the water. Are you exhibiting a well functioning colon? If not then sessions with a Colon Hydrotherapist may bring you great dividends.
Will colonics help with my constipation?
Constipation can be successfully treated with natural, harmless techniques including the use of colonics. There are 3 factors involved in having a well functioning colon: Diet, Exercise and Attitude. All 3 must be in balance for the colon to function well. However, because the colon has been sluggish for so long it has become severely weakened due to being constantly bathed in toxic waste, stretched from holding excessive amount of stools and frequently constricted by chronic tension in the colon. The process of colon hydrotherapy is excellent for cleansing and healing the colon sufficiently so that changes in diet, exercise and attitude are then able to produce their effects. Many people find the relief provided by colonics stimulates the motivation and enthusiasm to institute positive changes in their lifestyle.
Will it smell?
All the waste material goes straight down the waste pipe, carried via a tube which is totally sealed.
