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The colon or large intestine is in the end portion of the human digestive tract. Its primary functions are to eliminate waste, conserve water and reabsorb electrolytes and minerals. Waste material that has remained in the colon for some time (i.e. impacted feces, dead cellular tissue, accumulated mucous, parasites, worms, etc.), poses several health problems. These poisons can re-enter and circulate in the blood stream, making us feel weak, tired, or ill. Also, impacted materials impair the colon’s ability to assimilate minerals and cause the overgrowth of bad bacteria and yeast. A buildup of material on the colon wall can also inhibit muscular action, causing sluggish bowel movements, slow transit time, constipation and the results of these disorders. Colon hydrotherapy can greatly alleviate this congestion and the build-up of unwanted toxic waste. Colon irrigation is a safe, effective method for cleaning the colon waste and ridding the system of this unwanted material, by repeated, gentle flushing of pure filtered warm water.

Why is colon hydrotherapy so effective?

Colon hydrotherapy cleanses the colon: Toxic materials are broken down and removed so they can no longer harm the body or inhibit assimilation and elimination. Even debris that has built up over a long period is gently removed in the process of a series of irrigations. Once impacted material is removed, your colon can begin again to function as it was meant to. Colon Hydrotherapy is a whole body rejuvenation treatment.

Colon Hydrotherapy exercises the colon muscles: The build up of toxic debris weakens the colon muscles and impairs its functioning. The gentle filling and emptying of the colon improves the peristaltic activity (muscular contraction) by which the colon naturally moves material. This will help speed up the transit time of fecal material once the colon muscles have been toned, strengthened and rejuvenated.

An enema only reaches the rectum and lower part of the colon (8-12 inches), whereas with colon hydrotherapy the entire length of the colon (the large intestinal tract, approximately 5 to 5½ feet in length) is reached. Colon hydrotherapy, utilizing lower pressures and carefully controlled temperatures, is many times more effective. According to Dr. Norman Walker (for more than 100 years, Norman W. Walker, Ph.D., proved through research that well-being and long life can go hand-in-hand), one colon irrigation is equivalent to 30 enemas.

No. In fact many people report their colon hydrotherapy sessions are both refreshing and relaxing. There is a possibility for mild cramping as the feces moves through the colon.

Being an essential natural process, there is virtually no danger with a colonic. We at the Colonic Center are Licensed and Certified therapists, your safety is our primary concern. Our intent is to provide a safe and healthy service. We take care of you in every way, so there is no need to worry.

If you have a concern about your health or the appropriateness of colon hydrotherapy, you should consult a doctor. If you have been diagnosed with diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, severe hemorrhoids, rectal or intestinal tumors, you may not be a candidate for colon hydrotherapy treatments. Professionally administered colon hydrotherapy is safe, and if you are free of these conditions, a medical examination prior to therapy should not be necessary. View Contraindications

Is there any possibility of bacterial or viral contamination from the colon hydrotherapy machine?

Modern colon hydrotherapy machines utilize pre-sterilized, disposable rectal tubes These disposables are used only once during a single therapy session. Water administered will pass through four different filters killing any bacteria or virus in the water.

Actual treatment time is about 45 minutes, but you should plan on your visit taking a full hour.

Does having a menstrual period at the time of a colon hydrotherapy session have any effect on the treatment?

No, in fact it's usually a good time to receive a treatment, since your body is already cleansing. Your flow will not interfere with the success of the treatment.

Refrain from eating two to four hours before the cleansing, be as relaxed as possible and maintain a positive, cheerful attitude.

Usually not, but since the cleansing involves old debris and toxins, you might experience some minor nausea or fatigue. If any discomfort occurs, rest and apply a warm heating pad to the abdomen. A mild vegetable broth or peppermint tea is usually soothing at this time. Any discomfort will usually pass within 24 hours.

The most frequent post colonic experience is to have a slight delay in bowel movements and then a resumption of somewhat larger, easier to move stool. Sometimes if the colon is weak and sluggish, there may be NO bowel movement for several days following the colonic. This is NOT due to the colonic, but rather to the weakness of the muscles in the colon, and indicates that the colon requires strengthening and healing. Infrequent diarrhea or loose bowels may be experienced. This is due to the extra water introduced into the colon or to the stirring up of toxic waste. It is nothing to be concerned with, and in fact is a good thing.

There are three factors involved in having a well functioning colon: diet, exercise and attitude. All three must be in balance for a colon to function well. Often, 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 stool and constricted by chronic tension. The process of colon irrigation is excellent for cleansing and healing the colon so that changes in diet, exercise and attitude are then able to produce beneficial effects. Many people find the results and great relief provided by colonics often motivates them to institute positive changes in their lifestyle. It can truly be a life changing experience, on all levels of ones being.

Payment is required at the time of treatment. A Claim depends on your insurance plan. For example, some insurance plans include a yearly stipend for alternative health care to be used at the subscriber’s discretion. Insurance also often covers colon hydrotherapy when a referring MD specifically prescribes it as “medically necessary”.

This condition is prevalent in all developed countries, and particularly in the USA. Common signs include: headaches, backaches, constipation, fatigue, bad breath, body odor, irritability, confusion, skin problems, abdominal gas, bloating, diarrhea, sciatic pain, and so forth.

Yes it is, but toxicity is not limited to the colon. Toxic material is found throughout the body, particularly in fat tissue, joints, arteries, muscles, liver, etc. Colonics effectively eliminate large quantifies of toxic wastes, affecting the condition of the entire body.

Is it true that colonics wash out the intestinal flora and valuable nutrients?

The real truth is the washing out of putrefied material is in the large intestine, actually increase the good intestinal flora. Good bacteria can only breed in a clean environment that has been washed free of putrefaction and harmful bacteria. That is why the intestines of a newborn baby immediately begin to grow good intestinal flora. Each time you clean out the putrefying garbage and make a better environment for the flora to flourish, they start to multiply immediately in their natural state. This is also why it is so beneficial to take a good quality PROBIOTIC after each colonic. Each capsule of friendly bacteria delivers millions and millions of the organisms into the colon, which grows and multiples for a healthier and more balanced intestinal ecosystem.

What effect does colon hydrotherapy have on our immune systems?

The removal of stagnant waste material and hardened, impacted toxic residue could rejuvenate the immune tissue that resides in the intestines. Recent European studies show that 90% of immune tissues resides in the intestines. It is a fact that 80% of ALL ILLNESS starts in the large intestines. Colon Hydrotherapy is not a cure-all, but a critical adjunctive therapy in the overall health care of our clients.

No, you will fully maintain your personal dignity. You will be in a private room with only your hydrotherapist who fully appreciates the sensitivity of the colonic procedure and will help you feel at ease. Your emotions will be acknowledged and honored. After the gentle self-insertion of a small tube into the rectum, you are completely covered. The mess and odor sometimes present during an enema simply does not exist with a colonic.

In order to obtain results of lasting benefits, one should commit to a series of treatments. Having colonics regularly for a period of time, such as weekly or several times a week is what we refer to as a “Series”. In most chronic cases, we need to work on hydrating the system and loosening the hard fecal matter before we can actually start to get the matter to release. How many session each individual needs, varies from person to person. Again, this can only be properly considered once an objective has been identified.