Colonic Hydrotherapy
Debbie Kerfoot
 The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Colonic Hydrotherapy
Are treatments painful?
No, it is a very gentle cleansing treatment. Occasionally there may be moments of slight discomfort when air or accumu lated waste move out of the colon.
How long does a treatment take?
45 minutes to an hour.
What is the difference between Colonics & an Enema?
With colonic therapy you do not have to hold the water in, you just relax as the filtered water moves in and out. A colonic reaches the entire colon whereas an enema only reaches the lower section of the colon. Colonics are more effective because of this cleansing ability.
Are Colonics safe?
Yes, perfectly.
How many Colonics will I need?
This will depend on each individual and their health situation.
Can you have Colonics while you have a Period?
Yes, this will not interfere with the treatment and in many cases it will relieve menstrual pain.
Can I eat before a Colonic?
It is better not to eat several hours before a Colonic. Liquids are fine; however do not drink carbonated beverages because it will add gas to the colon. After a colonic you may eat.
Do Colonics upset the natural intestinal flora?
No, what causes the real problem is when accumulated waste builds up on the colon wall, so that the intestina flora is hampered from growing. This can cause many health problems. Probiotics are always prescribed after having colonics.
Can you become addicted to Colonics?
No, absolutely not! Laxatives can be damaging and have a chemical depen dence because you have to increase the amount to get the same effect. Laxatives irritate the lining of the colon to cre ate a convulsed movement. When they are used too often, the natural peristalsis action is weakened which only cre ates more constipation. There are over 300 varieties of lax atives on the world market today and they are one of the top selling items sold. This says a lot about how unhealthy our diets and bowels have become. In contrast, Colonics cleanse and stimulate the natural peristaltic action so that the normal functions return.
Can I work after a Colonic?
Yes you may, it will not interfere with your scheduled day.
Some Interesting Facts & Benefits About Colonic Hydrotherapy
Chronic Back Pain: A colon that is heavily impacted with waste is not only poisoning the system, but also con tributing to back problems by putting pressure on the sci atic & lumbar nerves. This situation unfortunately is uni versally overlooked. Parasites and worms can also cause backache.
Colon Cancer: This is the second leading cause of death, which is an exclusive phenomenon of the Western World, with the highest rate in the U.S.A. Colon cancer is directly linked to high animal protein and low fibre.
Addictions: By cleaning the colon and removing poi sons, this aids in eliminating the addiction in a less trau matic way with less side effects.
Some of the ailments that can be eliminated with Colon Therapy: Joint pains, high blood pressure, high choles terol, hormone imbalances, irritable bowel, constipation, diarrhoea, liver & gallbladder problems, PMS, arterioscle rosis, yeast problems & candida, diabetes, cellulite, acne, immune deficiency and addictions.
Carcinogens: Periodic colon cleansing reduces the colon walls’ susceptibility to carcinogens.
Causes of diarrhoea: Viruses, allergies, emotional prob lems, fear, worms, unripe fruit, thyroid problems and dysentery.
Colon cleansing before diagnostic procedures: Detection of Colo-rectal cancer is made easier when using colon cleansing before diagnostic procedures such as sig moidoscopy, colonoscopy and barium x-rays.
Surgery: Patients recover more quickly from surgery when given a colonic. The bowel shuts down and becomes constipated because of the anaesthesia.
Digestive Tract: The length of the digestive tract is about 6x the length of the human body.
Colon produces vitamins: The colon helps produce B vitamins, folic acid, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. It also aids in pre-digestion of proteins, lactose and the formation of amino acids.
Constipation: Creates strain on the liver, gallbladder & bile duct.
Immune System: An unhealthy colon jeopardizes the system.
Lasting Effect: Colonics have a lasting effect only when the lifestyle is changed to a healthy one, other wise it is temporary.
History & Procedure
Colonic hydrotherapy was first recorded in 1500BC, in the Ebers Papyrus, which dealt with the practice of medicine. Hippocrates recorded the use of enemas for fever therapy during the 4th century BC.
Pare in 1600AD offered the first distinction between colon irrigation and enamas. Historically you can find some sort of bowel cleansing in many cultures.
Colonics were regularly used in hosiptals until laxatives became more commonly used after WW2. Chemical laxatives however have side affects and never cleanse the colon like a colonic.
Today colonics have become a common modality in eliminating disease. A Colonic is like an internal bath
designed to clean the whole colon
This involves the gentle infusion of warm, filtered water into the rectum. The water stimulates the colon muscle to help recover its natural shape, tone & peristaltic action. Colonics cleanse the colon of poisons, gas, mucus, accumulated fecal matter or other matter that prohibits the colon from being healthy. Unlike an enema it does not involve the retention of water but is the gradual & gentle flowing of water in & out without the individuals help.
The colon health plays a major role in our wellbeing. When it is congested, poisons can back up & pollute our inner environment, this is called autointoxication, literally “self poisoning”. Autointoxication can be a major factor in numerous serious diseases. The colon being the largest pertpetrator of diseases of any organ in the body, is said to be the initiator of 80% of all critical illnesses. This need not happen with the correct diet, sufficient exercise, regular bowel movements & low stress, which are some of the areas that play important roles in a healthy colon & body.
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