What is hydrotherapy of the colon?
Also known as colonics and colonic irrigation, hydrotherapy of the colon is a safe and effective method to clean the large intestine or colon through repeated, gentle irrigation with purified water utilizing the latest in automated equipment.
What is the colon?
The colon is the last part of the digestive tract, also known as the large intestine, which is approximately 1.5 meters in length and 2 to 5 cm in diameter. Its primary function is to eliminate waste and preserve water. Additionally, there are special bacteria in the large intestine that synthesize nutrients such as vitamin K and some portions of vitamin B complex.
Why is hydrotherapy of the colon done?
Waste material, especially that which has been in the colon for a long time (for example, fecal impaction, dead cell tissue, mucus accumulation, and different types of parasites, etc.), cause several problems. First of all, this material is toxic, and these toxins can recirculate in your system, making you feel ill, tired, or weak. Secondly, impacted fecal material restricts the colon's ability to absorb vitamins and minerals by the bacterial flora. Finally, fecal material impacted on the walls of the colon inhibits adequate action of the musculature of the intestinal wall causing poor intestinal flow and constipation, resulting in digestive tract disorders.
How do I know if I have toxic material in my colon?
This is a very common condition in our time, especially with patients with a Western-type of diet. The common symptoms include headache, backache, constipation, fatigue, body odor, irritability, confusion, non-specific skin problems, intestinal gas, and abdominal inflammation, among others. As you can see, intestinal toxicity is a part of many people's daily experience.
Is the intestinal toxicity a common condition?
Yes, it is, but the toxicity is not limited only to the colon. Toxic material also is found all throughout the body, particularly in the fatty tissues, joints, arteries, muscles, liver, etc. Hydrotherapy really eliminates large quantities of toxic wastes, positively affecting many conditions throughout the body.
If the colon is not the only organ that eliminates waste from the body, why is hydrotherapy of the colon important?
Despite the fact that the lungs, skin, kidneys, and liver eliminate toxins, people tend to experience a more extensive sense of wellbeing throughout the body. Hydrotherapy of the colon has shown to achieve an easy, fast, and effective detoxification.
Why not use laxatives, suppositories, or enemas instead of colonic hydrotherapy?
While each of these has their own use, none are substitutes for hydrotherapy. Enemas are designed to empty only the rectal vault (the last 8 to 12 inches of the colon). Usually one to two liters of water are used for this. Suppositories also only treat the same area. Laxatives, particularly herbal formulas, are formulated for various purposes: To improve temporarily relieve constipation and improve intestinal musculature tone, etc. Nevertheless the colonic hydrotherapy is the "Rolls Royce" of intestinal cleaning without a doubt.
What does this procedure do that is so special?
In a 30-minute session, approximately 60 liters of water are used to gently cleanse the colon. Through the appropriate use of massage, pressure points, and posture changes, the colonic therapist is able to eliminate more toxic waste material than any other technique in such sort of time.
What are the effects of colonic hydrotherapy?
Colonic hydrotherapy is especially useful to achieve the following:
