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COLONIC HYDROTHERAPY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION’S

 

What exactly IS Colonic Hydrotherapy?
Also known as a “colonic”, “colon lavage”, “colon irrigation”, or “high colonic”, colonic hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method for cleansing the colon of waste material by repeated, gentle flushing with water.


And colon, what is that again ?
The colon, or large intestine, is the end portion of the human digestive tract (food carrying passageway extending from the mouth to the anus).
The colon is approximately 5 feet long and 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Its major functions are to eliminate waste and to conserve water. Also, there are bacteria living in the colon which synthesize valuable nutrients such as vitamins “K” and portions of the vitamin “B” complex.


What is the purpose of having a colonic ?
Well, waste material, especially that which has remained in the colon for some time, (i.e. impacted faeces, dead cellular tissue, accumulated mucous, parasites, worms, etc.), poses several problems. First this material is quite toxic (poisonous). These poisons can re-enter and circulate in the blood stream making us feel ill, tired or weak. Second, impacted materials impair the colon’s ability to assimilate minerals and bacteria- produced vitamins. And finally, a buildup of material on the colon wall can inhibit muscular action causing sluggish bowel movements, constipation, and the result of these disorders.


How can I tell if I have toxic material in my colon ?
This condition is prevalent in all civilized societies, and particularly in the U.K. Common signs include: headaches, backaches, constipation, fatigue, bad breath, body odour, irritability, confusion, skin problems, abdominal gas, bloating, diarrhoea, sciatic pain, and so forth. As you can see, intestinal toxicity is part and parcel of many peoples everyday experience.


It sounds to me as though intestinal toxicity is a common condition ?
Yes it is, but toxicity is not limited to just the colon. Toxic material is found throughout the body, particularly in fat tissue, joints, arteries, muscles, liver, etc. Colonics effectively eliminate large quantities of toxic waste, affecting the condition of the entire body.


But the colon isn’t the only organ of elimination, what makes the colonic so important ?
While the lungs, skin, kidneys and liver also serve to eliminate toxins, people have experienced throughout history that when they ensure that the colon is cleansed and healed, the well-being of the whole body is greatly enhanced. Colonic hydrotherapy has been found to be the most effective process available to accomplish this work quickly and easily.

 

Why is a colonic more effective than using laxatives or enemas?
Well, every thing has its proper place, but those things really aren’t substitutes for colonics. Enemas are useful for emptying the rectum (the lowest 8 to 12 inches of the colon). Usually, one or two pints of water are used to do that. Suppositories are intended to accomplish the same task. Laxatives particularly herbal laxatives, are formulated for various purposes, such as: to undo the effects of temporary constipation, to build up the tone of the colon muscle, etc. But the Rolls Royce of colon cleansing without question is colonic hydrotherapy.


What will colonics do to the colon ?
Specifically, a colonic is used to accomplish the following:

  1. Cleanse the Colon: Toxic material is broken down so it can no longer harm your body or inhibit assimilation and elimination. Even debris built up over a long period is gently, but surely removed in the process of a series of treatments. Once impacted material is removed, your colon can begin again to co-operate as it was intended to. In this very real sense a colonic is a rejuvenation treatment.
  2. It Exercises the Colon Muscles: The build up of toxic debris weakens the colon and impairs its functioning. The gentle filling and emptying of the colon improves peristaltic (muscular contraction) activity by which the colon naturally moves material.
  3. It Reshapes the Colon: When problem conditions exist in the colon, they tend to alter its shape which in turn causes more problems. The gentle action of the water, coupled with the massage techniques of the colon therapist helps to eliminate bulging pockets of waste and narrowed, spastic constrictions finally enabling the colon to resume its natural state.
  4. It Stimulates Reflex Points: Every system and organ of the body is connected to the colon by reflex points and the colonic stimulates these points, thereby affecting the corresponding body parts in a beneficial way.


Are there any additional benefits I might expect from a colonic ?
Yes, there are several. Working with an experienced therapist a colonic can be a truly enlightening educational process. You will learn to expand your awareness of your body’s functioning by including signals from your abdomen, your skin, your face and even from that most taboo of natural products, your eliminations. You will find that you can spot the beginnings of developing conditions through clues from these body regions and functions before they become serious. You can deal with them sooner and more easily than you otherwise might if you waited until they produce effects seen elsewhere in the body. Also, the solar plexus is the emotional centre of the body and the transverse colon passes right through it. If an emotional event is left uncompleted, it often results in physical tension being stored in the solar plexus, which affects all organs of the area, including the colon. This on-going tightening of the colon muscle results in diminished movement of faecal material through the colon, which is experienced as constipation. Not only do colonics alleviate the constipation, they can assist you in creating a fully holistic view of your body’s functioning, leading to a better quality of life.


What are the characteristics of a a healthy, well functioning colon?
Healthy babies, animals and adults not subjected to the “refinements” of civilization have bowel movements shortly after each meal is eaten. So, assuming there is sufficient fibre and water available to the colon, one characteristic is a bowel movement shortly after a meal is eaten. Once the urge to eliminate is honoured by a trip to the toilet, the elimination should be easy and take no more than a few seconds. The stool will be long, large in diameter, light brown in colour, without offensive odour and should float or sink very slowly. When the toilet is flushed, the stool immediately begins breaking apart by the action of water movement. As incredible as this may sound, it is true and commonly experienced in cultures where people live more naturally.


How can I tell if I would personally benefit from a colonic ?
Does your colon now exhibit the signs of a well functioning colon ? If not, a course of treatments may bring you great dividends.


Will the colonic treatment be painful?
It rarely is. Usually, painful experiences are the result of resistance and tension, or very specific bowel problems. You will be put at ease during your treatment thus minimizing discomfort. Most people actually enjoy the colonic and are especially pleased with the unaccustomed sensation of feeling lighter, clean and clear afterward. Sometimes during a colonic, the colon muscles will contract suddenly expelling considerable amounts of liquid and waste into the rectum. This may feel like cramping or gas, and may create a feeling of urgency to empty the rectum. Such episodes, if they do occur, are brief and easily tolerated.


Is it embarrassing to have a colonic ?
None of us should ever feel embarrassed to do something which can be so beneficial to our health. The treatment takes place in a private room and I fully appreciate the sensitivity of the procedure, doing all I can to put you at your ease. I have treatments myself on a regular basis, and can still remember how nervous I felt before my first session, so I know exactly what you are experiencing. You are given a gown to wear which keeps you covered up at all times and your dignity will be fully maintained.You maintain full control throughout the procedure and your wishes will be honoured at all times.


Is there anything I need to do to prepare for a colonic ?
There is no necessity to do any specific preparation for your first session, in fact it can be very useful for me to see the bowel before any intervention. If you do want to prepare, it may be a good idea to increase fluid intake and that of fruits and vegetables for 24-48 hours prior to treatment, also to cut back on wheat, alcohol and red meat. However, don’t put off having the colonic because you don’t feel you have prepared!
During the treatment itself I will be massaging your abdomen, so try to avoid heavy meals within 2 hours of the session. It is not necessary to have emptied the bowels, but emptying the bladder just before the treatment will make you feel more comfortable.

 

Is the treatment hygienic?
Hygiene is of the utmost importance and all equipment is either fully disposable or carefully sterilized using hospital style sterilants which kill all bacteria, viruses and fungi. As a member of ARCH  both I and the clinic are subject to periodic stringent inspections to make sure all possible hygiene standards are kept.
The current crisis involving superbugs in our hospitals is mainly due to the lack of basic cleanliness such as hand washing and surface disinfection, both of which I attend to with great care.


What happens during a colon Hydrotherapy Session?
At your first appointment I will take a detailed case history and explain any aspects of the treatment you are unsure about. You will be left in privacy to undress and change into a gown which keeps you fully covered during the treatment.
During the treatment itself you will be lying comfortably on a treatment couch. A small speculum is gently inserted into the rectum and warm water passes through this in to the colon. All water is filtered through a state of the art filtration system which removes all impurities. All waste that passes from the body is discretely transported directly into the drains without odour or mess.
The warm purified water is run gently into the colon, when slight pressure builds up the water is released and removes with it faeces, gas and mucous. Light abdominal massage increases the natural muscular action ( peristalsis ) of the colon and this helps loosen old faecal impaction, dislodging toxic waste and pockets of gas.
Eliminations during subsequent therapy sessions can be even more substantial as older, hardened, impacted matter is removed from the walls and pockets of the colon.
I will make a careful evaluation of the response from your body during the first session and then be able to advise what additional steps and treatments should be taken.

 

And what can I expect afterwards ?
Most likely, you’ll feel great. Probably you’ll feel lighter and enjoy a sense of well-being. Not infrequently, someone having their first colonic will remark that it was one of the most wonderful experiences of their life. As soon as the colonic is finished you can carry on with daily routine. For some, the colonic may trigger several subsequent bowel movements for the next few hours, but there won’t be any uncontrollable urgency or discomfort. It’s also possible you may feel light-headed or chilled for a few moments following a colonic.


How long has this treatment been in use?
Historically, artifacts and records show that people have regularly purified their bodies, including cleansing the colon. Around the turn of the 20th century, the present-day colonic machine was developed, providing a significantly improved method of accomplishing colon cleansing. Up to the late 1920′s many doctors had colonic machines in their offices, and machines were found in hospitals as well. Articles dealing with colon health frequently appeared in prestigious medical and scientific journals until the early 1930′s. At that time modern man began a 50 year love affair with drugs and surgery. These seemed to offer relatively instant relief for body ailments, resulting in purification and prevention techniques becoming less attractive. Recently, however, there has been a resurgence of interest in using natural approaches for healing the body, and colonics have rapidly been regaining the respectability they have already earned. If we were able to ask our grandmothers about how they looked after the health of the family it is likely that a basic form of colonic cleanse would have been frequently used. While wide spread use of the home enema may have gone out of fashion nowadays, many people will remember having a ‘wash out ‘ or colon cleanse when younger.


I’m worried that I could become dependent on colonics. If I have too many, the colon may stop functioning on its own. Are colonics habit forming ?
Colonic Hydrotherapy is intended to create a clean and healthy colon and my goal is to help you achieve this with minimal intervention. I will not recommend any more treatments than I genuinely believe to be necessary in order to achieve this goal. One of the most important features of colonic work is that it can successfully retrain and tone the muscles of the colon so that they work better in the days, weeks and months after a session. Extended use of laxatives may make the colon dependant, hydrotherapy does not. However, many people have a sluggish colon and for them it make take several days for bowel movements to return after a good colonic. This is when people think they are becoming ‘dependant’. One good colonic can remove as much waste as 10 or so normal bowel movements, so it may take some days before faecal matter works its way round the bowel ready to be expelled. When the colon is sluggish like this it is an indication that more work needs to be done to retrain the bowel. The build up of faecal matter has decreased the natural muscular action and once a course of treatment has been completed, the bowel will be able to funtion like Mother Nature intended.Cleansing and building programs offer preventative measures so that you can be in control of your own health. Dietary changes may be necessary to ensure long lasting and vital health.


Will a colonic make me constipated or give me diarrhoea ?
The most frequent post-colonic experience is to have a slight delay in bowel movements and then a resumption of a somewhat larger, easier to move stool. Sometimes if the colon is weak and sluggish, there may be no bowel movement for several days following a colonic. However this is not due to the colonic, but rather to the weakness of the colon, and should be interpreted as an indication that the colon requires strengthening and healing. Very infrequently diarrhoea or loose bowels may be experienced. This could be due to the extra water introduced into the colon or to the stirring up of toxic waste. If this should occur, it is usually of very short duration. However, since severe diarrhoea dehydrates the body, it must be carefully monitored.


Suppose I have been suffering from constipation for a long time, will colonics help ?
It is my firm belief that constipation can be successfully treated with natural, harmless techniques, including the use of colonics. Constipation is one of what may be termed “civilized man’s diseases”. There are three factors involved in having a well functioning colon: diet, exercise and attitude. All three must be in balance for the colon to function well. Often, however, because the colon has been sluggish for so long, it has become severely weakened due to being constantly bathed in toxic waste, stretched from holding excessive amount of stools, and frequently, constricted by chronic tension in the colon. The process of colonic hydrotherapy is excellent for cleansing and healing the colon sufficiently so that changes in diet, exercise, and attitude are then able to produce their effects. Many people find the relief provided by colonics stimulates the motivation and enthusiasm to institute positive changes in their lifestyle.


Some people say that colonics wash out intestinal flora and valuable nutrients. Is this so ?
The truth is that the washing out of putrefied material in the large intestine increases the good intestinal flora. Good bacteria can only breed in a clean environment which has been washed free of putrefaction and its accompanying harmful bacteria. This is why the intestines of a new born baby immediately begin to grow good intestinal flora. Each time you clean out the putrefying rubbish and make a better environment for the good flora, they start to multiply immediately in their natural media. It also stands to reason that valuable nutrients can better be absorbed in a clean environment than in a putrefied one. After each treatment you will be offered a capsule to take of good bacteria. If your system is in particular need a course of pro/pre biotics will be advised.


With all this talk of bacteria, I wonder what effect colonic hydrotherapy has on our immune systems ?
The removal of stagnant waste material and hardened, impacted toxic residue could rejuvenate the immune tissue that resides in the intestines. Recent European studies speculate that 80% of immune tissue resides in the intestines. This is much higher than previously thought and makes it logical to believe that this type of therapy could influence such immune deficiency diseases as M.E. cancer and A.I.D.S. Colon Hydrotherapy is not a cure-all, but an important adjunctive therapy in the overall health care of the client.


How long does a colonic take ?
The treatment takes 30- 45 minutes. It could also be shorter or longer than that, based upon the judgement of the therapist and sometimes, the wishes of the client. There will also be about 15 minutes required before the colonic for the therapist to go over your medical history, another 15 minutes should be allowed for changing. On a first colonic you should expect to spend approxamatiley an hour and a half at the clinic, arriving at leat 10 minutes before your appointment time to fill in paperwork.


Will it be okay to eat after having a colonic ?
We suggest that you eat at your normal meal time, and consume a moderate amount of whatever seems gentle and nourishing to you. Just as it doesn’t make sense to have your car cleaned and then immediately drive it through mud, eating a meal known to cause trouble in your abdomen directly after a colonic isn’t an intelligent choice. Salads, vegetable soups or broths, fruit, or juices are the best choice.


Will one colonic completely empty the colon ?
Almost never. Firstly, many of us have a considerable amount of impacted faeces in our colon. This is hardened, rubbery or wallpaper like material. Substantial work must be done to remove it. Secondly, there is a subtle learning process involved in receiving colonics. As you become more aware of what is going on in your abdomen, and as your body learns how to allow the cleansing experience, you are better able to enter into that process, and therefore more material is released. One colonic will remove some of the stagnant waste in the colon. The second and subsequent colonics will remove more. How many you may wish to have will depend upon your personal objectives.


How will I know when the colon is empty ?
It will probably never be completely empty, as it is an organ in continuous use. As more of the old impacted material is released you will actually feel the water enter higher regions of the colon without any sense of obstruction. The objective should not be an empty colon, but rather a well functioning colon.


Will a colonic clear up my skin ?
Your skin actually “breathes” and is an important organ of elimination of waste material. Sometimes, if the colon, liver or kidneys are functioning poorly, the skin will be required to make up the difference. Surface eruptions on the skin of various sorts may occur due to toxins being released. Cleansing and healing the colon diminishes the burden placed upon the skin as well as the other organs of elimination: lungs, liver and kidneys. As elimination is accomplished through its proper channels, the skin will very often clear up. You may also need to adjust your hydration levels in order to support your skin.

 

Is the treatment safe for everyone?
Hydrotherapy really is an extremely safe treatment, however some medical conditions prohibit use of the treatment eg
Severe or congestive heart disease, severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure, Severe haemorrhoids, severe anaemia, long term use of oral steroids, use of diuretics or kidney dialysis, diverticulitis, cancer of colon or rectum, recent surgery of colon or rectum, abdominal or inguinal hernia, liver disease/cirrhosis,active ulcerative colitis or Crohns, unhealed fissures or fistulas, within 6 weeks of hip/knee surgery. During pregnancy or in advanced old age.
If you are in any doubt about your suitability for the treatment, please contact the therapist directly.
Please be aware that if you have any serious health concerns you are advised to seek the advice of your GP as a first port of call, I make no claims to be a medical practitioner.


What is the price of the treatment ?
The cost is £70 per session. Credit card details are taken to secure a booking and are held securely. No charge is made ahead of the appointment date. If you wish to pay using your card then you must bring it with you on the day of your treatment. There will be a processing fee of 50p for Debit cards and £1.50 for Credit cards. You may also pay by cash  on the day

 

I have made an appointment but my period has started, should I cancel?
There is no reason not to have the treatment during menstruation. However if your periods are very painful then a colonic may make you feel slightly uncomfortable. Please check your dates carefully when booking treatments as our standard cancellation policy will still apply.


Cancellation Policy
A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for all cancellations or alterations to appointments. If sufficient notice is not given there will be a charge of 50% of the treatment price and this will be charged to your card. If you fail to attend and have not cancelled your appointment then you will be charged the full fee. There are no exceptions made to this policy whatever the circumstances. Any second or subsequent missed appointments will be charged at full price. By making a booking you agree to these conditions.

 

Please make it your priority to arrive promptly on time for all appointments ( 10-15 minutes before first session ) as appointment times are not flexible. Clients arriving more than 20 minutes late may not be able to have the treatment and will be charged for the missed appointment.

 

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