Colon Hydrotherapy

Colonic Hydrotherapy or irrigation is a gentle internal bath using warm, purified water that can help to eliminate stored faecal matter, gas, mucous and toxic substances from the colon. A practice dating from around 1500 B.C., colonics can also help re-tonify and re-shape the colon. However, colonics have a much broader effect than simply cleansing the colon. Additional benefits can often be observed throughout the body in the form of clearer skin, more energy, and mental clarity, fewer headaches, with circulatory, immune and weight problems often improving amongst many other positive side effects.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

Your visit will begin with me taking your case history, I will then explain the procedure to you. The colonic itself will take 30-45 minutes during which time water will be gently introduced into the colon via the rectum. During the treatment, specific abdominal massage techniques will be used to stimulate the release of stored matter. Your modesty is preserved at all times.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?

This will depend upon the individual case. This may vary from only one treatment to a number spread out over a period of time, after which preventative or maintenance treatments may be continued. I may advise beneficial dietary changes, or other beneficial advice to further enhance your treatment.

THE COLON

The colon, large intestine or bowel is situated in the abdomen and forms the last part of the digestive tract.

An extremely important organ in it's own right, it carries out a number of vital functions including the completion of the digestive process involving absorption of water soluble nutrients as well as the synthesis of certain vitamins.

The colon is a major part of the excretory system and is responsible for eliminating food and other body wastes, as well as protecting us from infection and disease. In a normal functioning colon, all this is achieved with the help of billions of friendly bacteria which inhabit the colon and make up some 70% of the dry weight of our faecal waste.

However, the delicate balance of this internal ecosystem can very easily be disturbed by a number of factors including stress, pollution, poor food and drink choices, certain drugs, smoking and exposure to toxic substances.

The results of this imbalance may be seen as follows:-

IMAGINE

•  The healthy transit time of food through our bodies is less than 24 hours.

•  On average in the United Kingdom, it is now 60 hours for men and 70 hours for women

•  The United Kingdom is the most constipated nation in the world

•  The United Kingdom has the highest incidence of bowel cancer in the world with 20,000 new cases per year.

IS IT SAFE?

Yes. The water is introduced at a low gravitational pressure, so there is no danger of bowel perforation. All equipment is either disposable or disinfected using hospital approved disinfecting solutions, which kill all viruses, bacteria and fungi. Colonic hydrotherapy, unlike the use of laxatives, is not habit forming and actually improves the tone of the colon.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF COLONIC HYDROTHERAPY?

•  To re-educate the bowel •  To re-establish more normal shape and form •  Empty pockets of waste •  Decrease toxic effects •  Increase energy and well-being