Colon Hydrotherapy
Colon Hydrotherapy: What is it??
Colon Hydrotherapy is referred to as colon irrigation, colonics, colon therapy, or high enemas. The procedure uses safe, filtered, temperature- and -pressure controlledwater for inner cleansing. It is the gentle infusion of water into the colon by way of a sterile disposable rectal tube or speculum. Water in — waste matter flushed out.
What Is the Colon?
The colon is the last five (5) feet of the digestive tract. It is a hollow tube-like organ made up of muscle structure that moves digested food along by a wavelike motion known as peristaltic action. The colon is the living area for a host of bacteria that produce vitamins, such as K and some B vitamins. The colon also absorbs water, nutrients, proteins and electrolytes back into the blood stream.The colon is a reflex organ, meaning there are electrical connections to all other parts and systems of the body. When waste material has accumulated over a long period of time, it breaks down and becomes toxic. The body responds by slowing other functions. This causes constipation and sluggish bowel movements, which affects all other systems in the body.
What Are Signs of a Toxic Colon?
Some possible signs of a toxic colon are: coated tongue, fetid breath, sallow complexion, abnormal body odor, dark circles under the eyes, cold hands and feet, brittle nails and hair, sagging posture (pot belly), tension, fatigue, allergies, indigestion, chronic headaches, irritability, nervousness, nausea, depression, asthma, and backaches.
How is Colon Hydrotherapy Different from an Enema or Laxatives?
Unlike enema treatments or the use of laxatives, an experienced colon hydrotherapy therapist can help release more toxins and waste by working on different meridians and pressure points. The therapist willalso instruct you on breathing techniques and the importance of healthy food for sustained colon health.
Describe A Healthy, Well-Functioning Bowel When one feels the urge to eliminate waste and immediately honors the urge by a trip to the toilet, elimination is quick and painless and will feel complete. Stools are medium to light brown, have very little odor, and will break up in the water.
Ancient Healing For Modern Times Using Gentle Water For Cleansing The Colon For years books have been written about disease beginning in the colon. If you are not evacuating on a daily basis, the buildup of fecal matter in the large intestine is creating a heavy load of toxicity for the system, which can be related to many inflammatory conditions in the body. On a daily basis, we are exposed to toxins and pollutants in the air, water, and foods we eat. Lack of exercise and increased levels of stress lead to an environment for poor health and disease. Many doctors say that the gastrointestinal tract is one of the most commonly treated systems of the body, and one of the most common complaints is constipation or related conditions, such as irritable bowel or diarrhea.
