What Is Colonic Hydrotherapy?

Colonic Hydrotherapy, also known as colonic irrigation is a procedure that involves cleansing the colon (or large intestine) of mucus deposits, accumulated fecal matter, poisons, and gas. The process involves filtered water and  sterilized equipment. The water is introduced very gently into the patient’s rectum. The technique gradually softens and then expels compacted deposits and fecal matter. 

About The Colon

The large intestine or colon plays a vital role in the digestive system. It measures 2,5-inches in diameter, and 5-feet in length, and is located close to the end part of the alimentary canal. It plays the role of handling wood waste, completing digestive processes, and dealing with other types of bodily waste. A healthy colon contains lots of friendly bacteria that help with detoxifying waste, guarding against infection, and synthesizing certain vitamins. 

The structure of the colon is divided broadly into three segments. This includes the ascending and caecum colon where the food waste will enter (in a fluid state) through what is known as the ileocecal valve, then the transverse colon which is where vitamins, minerals, and water are reabsorbed, and finally the descending colon which is where mucus will be secreted that coats the feces before it leaves the body through the rectum and anus. 

In a healthy person, the transit time in the bowel from eating and then defecation should be 24-hours (or less) and bowel movements should occur at least once a day. When the colon is diseased, yeast overgrowth, poor digestion, irritable bowel syndrome, spastic colon, diarrhea, and constipation, are typically accompanied by “auto-intoxication”, which can be described as self-poisoning. This occurs when soluble waste is reabsorbed back into the bloodstream. This places a burden on other types of eliminative organs in the body, including the lungs, skin, and kidneys.  

Chronic constipation often leads to more drastic direct complications such as fissures, diverticulitis, atomicity, hemorrhoids, colitis, psoriasis, spasticity, and bowel cancer. A properly functioning colon is vital for health. It has been stated that malfunction in the colon can result in 80% of these diseases. 

Why Choose Hydrotherapy?

Colon irrigation or hydrotherapy is different from an enema since the entire colon undergoes treatment, while the water is not retained purposely. It is better utilized as one of the techniques to complementary treatments to another therapy. Poor elimination often results in a host of chronic conditions or diseases that colonic irrigation can help with. Some of these include:

– Diarrhea

– Constipation

– Spastic Colon

– Liver Sluggishness

– Colitis

– Mucous Colitis

– Headaches

– Diverticulitis

– Halitosis

– Flatulence

– Abdominal Bloating

– Allergies

– Headaches

– Skin Problems

– Hemorrhoids

– Fatigue

– Psychological states like lethargy and depression

What Does The Process Involve?

Conducted by an experienced and trained therapist, the filtered water is gently introduced under gravitational pressure into the rectum which then flows into the colon. Using a massage technique, the water starts to cleanse and soften old deposits and fecal matter in the colon, which is then piped away into the wastewater. The therapist works on the colon which allows the water to first flow into the colon and then out to release the waste. The treatment typically takes around 30 minutes. 

Some practitioners might use herbal preparations for certain types of conditions, or implants of Lactobacillus Acidophilus are provided to promote the normalization of bowel fiber. 

Is Colon Hydrotherapy Safe?

The procedure is regarded as safe. The equipment is either sterilized or disposable, using clinician-approved sterilization solutions that will kill prevalent viruses, fungi, and bacteria. Many people have undergone colonic irrigation safely, the pressure of the water is extremely low, which eliminates the dangers of perforating the bowel. The water that is used is also pre-filtered and unlike regularly using laxatives, a colon cleanse is not something that is habit-forming. The Colonic International Association maintains premium standards of qualification for any registered therapist. 

Can You Benefit From Colonics?

Essentially any person that has a condition caused totally or aggravated by auto-toxicity can benefit from colon hydrotherapy. Many diets include foods that are mucus-forming such as sugar, eggs, flour, and dairy. Even people that follow a relatively good diet and have healthy bowel movements may still have hardened and old mucoid deposits. This could be hindering proper elimination and periodic cleansing can help in this regard.