What to Expect From a Treatment

When the toxic load is reduced and eliminated, people are left feeling with a greater sense of well-being. After a treatment expect to feel lighter, more comfortable and less bloated. There should be no reason why you cannot return to your daily business after the Colonic.

Colonics help eliminate old accumulated waste/toxic material, which may be absorbed back into the body. When waste/toxic materials are absorbed into the body by the blood stream in the bowel, the toxins can overwhelm other purification organs such as the liver, kidneys, skin and the lungs. The toxins, which become lodged throughout the body's tissues and cells, can trigger a variety of illnesses and symptoms, which Colonic Hydrotherapy can improve or cure. Primary benefits to colonics are as follows:

• Clear the colon of hardened faecal matter and harmful toxins.
• Stimulation of the body's immune system.
• Improved absorption of minerals, nutrients and water into the body.
• Prevention of toxic absorption.
• Provision of a favourable environment for friendly bacteria and micro-flora, aiding digestion.
• Strengthen and tone muscular contraction of the colon (peristalsis) particularly beneficial for sluggish bowels.
• Re-educate and reshape colon to promote normal and regular bowel movements.

Bowel disease risks and symptoms are diminished.

For some individuals a course of treatments may be necessary to clear the whole colon. Poor diet, lack of fibre and water may cause faecal matter to become impacted. In these cases subsequent treatments may be required a week or two apart to achieve the desired results and benefits below;

Allergies, Acne, Arthritis, Asthma.

Bad Breath, Bloating, Body Odour, Back Ache.

Brittle Hair and Nails, Bladder Infections.

Candida, Colitis, Constipation, Crohn's Disease, Cancer.

Depression, Diarrhoea, Diverticulitis.

Fatigue, Flatulence, Food Cravings.

Haemorrhoids.

Indigestion, Intestinal Re-training (for those with debilitating conditions i.e. MS or paralysis).

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Insomnia.

Kidney Problems.

Liver Problems.

Memory Lapses, Migraines. Nausea, Poor Circulation

Rheumatism.

Psoriasis.

Skin Problems, Spastic Colon, stomach ulcers, sinus problems.

Colonic Hydrotherapy can also be beneficial for Weight Management or on a Detox/Fasting Programs.

After the Colonic

One can anticipate feeling more peaceful, lighter, cleaner and more energised after a colonic. On rare occasions, if there has been a long-standing condition of constipation or several health problems, a slight headache or fatigue may be experienced with the first or second colonic. If this is so, a short rest will help restore one's equilibrium.

Since the colon has been cleared of solid matter, it may take one or two days before normal bowel movements are resumed.

Some water is absorbed through the colon wall during a colonic, and one may notice an increased need to urinate for a few hours afterwards. This beneficial effect of flushing the kidneys may also be enhanced by drinking a few glasses of water with the juice of half a lemon added to each glass.

A colonic has a profound cleansing effect on the body, and many people feel so good afterwards that they want to double their jogging or workout time. Caution is advised here, for it can be overdone. Although light to moderate exercise is good if you are used to it, any strenuous activity should be avoided that day.

A light diet of fruits, vegetables, salads, soups and chicken or fish should be followed for two days, taking care to avoid anything that causes gas. Rich or heavy food, flour products, spices and alcohol should also be omitted.

Although irrigating the colon does not remove all of the intestinal bacteria, it is still helpful to take probiotics to maintain bacterial balance. Live yoghurt with acidophilus is advised because it is an active cleanser that also adds vital forces to the colon, alternatively acidophilus capsules (which are dairy free) can be purchased from any health food shop.

How often one should have a colonic depends on the diet, stress level, health, age, and how successful the colonic was. It is often advised having colonics until mucus is no longer visible in the release water. To achieve that a series of three to sometimes eight colonics - one every seven to ten days - may be recommended before going on a maintenance program. Maintenance colonics can be done once or twice a year, at the change of the season, or monthly. Most people seem to know when they need to come again.