We see it as something to control, something to dominate, something to curse when it doesn't act the way we want it to. And yet, if you listen to your body carefully, if you nourish and treat your body as the gift that it is, you may find that you can dance long and beautifully with it for the whole of your life. It can be pure magic instead of confusing mayhem.

Proper hydration and elimination is critical for good health; without both, the body struggles to detoxify itself from the daily bombardment of toxins in our air, food, cleaning supplies and other stresses that we encounter in life.

Clients who have had Colon Hydrotherapy frequently report feeling "lighter," more energetic, less bloated and constipated, and on occasion have had an easier time in shedding a few excess pounds from their weight.

What is Colon Hydrotherapy?

Colon Hydrotherapy is the process of gently irrigating purified, body temperature water into the colon to clean, tone and hydrate the colon walls. The water is irrigated through a speculum inserted into the rectum, and waste matter is enclosed within a long tube so that there is no mess or smell. The whole process is painless, gentle, sanitary and very easy...you will be amazed at how simple it really is!

How can Colon Hydrotherapy help me?

Colon Hydrotherapy has been shown to help release toxins from the body, clean the blood supply, empower the immune system, stimulate the liver, restore pH balance to the body, and tone the muscles of the colon.

What is the colon?

The colon is the last five and a half feet of your alimentary canal. The alimentary canal is the long tube that connects your mouth to your rectum. This is the pathway that your food takes in it's journey to nourish you.
When you eat, food enters your mouth where is is chewed, stimulating the breakdown of carbohydrates. The food then travels down your pharynx and esophagus to your stomach, where proteins are broken down and liquefied. The food, as chyme, then enters your small intestine, and after fats are broken down further, the chyme travels the 26 feet of small intestine to be absorbed into your body for nourishment and energy. Finally, the leftover waste enters the large intestine (or colon) where excess water and trace mineral salts are absorbed. The waste then exits your body via the rectum.

Why do I need to clean my colon?

Many people do not realize that they need to have two to three bowel movements a day. If you eat three meals a day, then you should have three bowel movements. Picture it as if you placed food on a conveyor belt...when you place your breakfast on the belt, your lunch or dinner from the previous evening should be falling off the belt. Your food should take about 12 to 24 hours to cycle through your body.
However, for many people this does not happen. Food allergies, chronic dehydration, and poor eating habits often prevent waste from leaving the body in a timely manner. When this happens, waste stays in the colon for days longer than it should, and the colon begins to break down and reabsorb toxins that your body is trying to rid itself of, but can't. This leaves fecal matter and hard residue on the colon walls, creating chronic inflammation of the bowel tissue. This is the perfect setup for a disease state to occur, both from the reabsorption of toxins back into your bloodstream as well as from the chronic inflammation of the colon walls. Disease can happen both locally and systemically.

How often do I need to have colon hydrotherapy done?

This will depend upon your current health, diet and lifestyle. If you feel great, eat correctly and exercise regularly, then you may just need colon hydrotherapy occasionally to detoxify your body as a preventative measure. I would suggest a "3 pack", or three sessions conducted within seven to ten days of each other, to be repeated every six months or so.
If, however, you feel sluggish, bloated, gassy, fatigued, constipated or are in the middle of less-than-peak health either mentally or physically, then you may wish to look at colon hydrotherapy more often, such as weekly sessions or even more frequently until your health becomes more balanced.

What would help my colon hydrotherapy sessions?

Making dietary/nutritional changes and starting even a moderate exercise program will help tremendously. Also, making sure that you are properly hydrated is a big factor to maintaining a healthy flow to your body. A body needs half of it's weight in ounces daily of fresh, purified water. As an example, if you weigh 140 pounds, then you should drink 70 ounces of water per day.

Are there any dangers to colon hydrotherapy?

No. Colon hydrotherapy is a gentle process, and water is introduced slowly and gradually into the colon so that there is no risk of damaging the colon walls. The equipment is FDA approved, the process is very sanitary, and when working with an I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist you can be sure that your session will be conducted professionally and safely.
There are contraindications, however, to having colon hydrotherapy done. If you have any heart or kidney challenges, talk to your doctor and colon hydrotherapist about whether this is the right step for you at this time.

For what conditions should I seek to have colon hydrotherapy done?

Colon Hydrotherapy should be considered any time you wish to stimulate the bowel wall for better elimination and function, or if you wish to begin a cleansing/detoxification program. Research has also found that colon hydrotherapy may be able to help the following conditions:
*Chronic diarrhea and constipation
*Reestablish peristalsis
* Impactions or obstructions of the bowel
*Chronic or acute toxemia
*Chronic inflammation of pelvic organs
*Gas and bloating issues
*In preparation for surgery or colonoscopies
*To do after Barium enemas