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First Visit
Colon
Hydrotherapy is a safe and gentle, warm internal bath using
filtered, purified water that gently assists in eliminating
stored fecal matter, gas, mucus and toxic substances from
the colon. Colon Hydrotherapy is also known as Colonics, Colon
Irrigation, and Colon Therapy.
Colon Hydrotherapy has been used for centuries and can be
dated back as far as the 14th century B.C. The ancient Egyptian
medical document known as the Eber Papyrus shows that the
procedure of colon cleansing was used in the treatment of
no less than twenty different stomach aliments and intestinal
complaints. In the early 1900’s, John H. Kellogg, M.D.,
the lead physician at the Battle Creek Sanitarium for health
and founder of Kellogg Cereals, used colon therapy on over
forty thousand patients. Kellogg was an early advocate of
exercise and "biologic living" to avoid surgery
for gastrointestinal disease. Dr. Kellogg published an article
in the Journal of the American Medical Association praising
colon therapy’s efficacy in saving dysfunctional bowels
and restoring optimal health.
Until the 1920’s, it was standard practice for medical
doctors to have Colon Hydrotherapy equipment in their offices.
After the 1920’s, pharmaceutical treatments increased,
and in-office Colon Therapy became less widely used. A recent
revival in recognizing the advantages of natural methods for
healing the colon has caused a renewed interest in Colon Hydrotherapy.
Technology and practitioners are meeting that interest with
modernized equipment and comfortable procedures. Now surgeons
and medical physicians endorse the practice of Colon Hydrotherapy
as a significant complimentary and primary treatment for conditions
affecting the health of patients.
Your
Colon, Your Health
The
colon (large intestine) is approximately five feet long and
two and a half inches in diameter, but it is capable of stretching
to five times its size. This hollow, tube-like organ is muscular
and moves material through it by a process known as peristalsis.
The major functions of the colon are final food digestion,
absorption of water and nutrients, elimination of digestive
residue, and discharge of toxins and waste from the body.
When the colon becomes compromised due to diet, environment,
stress, and other factors, it accumulates and stores unhealthy
residue and toxins—disabling the body’s natural
systems of elimination, purification and nutrient absorption.
Bacteria thrive in the colon. Balanced diets free of refined
and processed food keep the bacteria in an optimal balance
and allow the breakdown of waste and absorption of nutrients.
When diet and lifestyle change, bad bacteria and yeast overcome
the good flora growth and produce toxins. Toxins build up
in the colon, and the body’s natural defense is mucous.
Layering begins and can eventually compromise the colon. Toxins
break down the protective lining of the colon and are transported
by the blood to the liver, kidneys and lymphatic system for
further filtering—overburdening the body’s organs.
Colon
Hydrotherapy Treatment Session Benefits:
•
Eliminates
impacted layers of bacteria, toxins, mucous and residues
Treatments
promote healthy colon surface cells and lining. This allows
nutrients to pass into the bloodstream, and hormones and lubricants
to be secreted normally. Treatments also help prevent toxin
absorption from impacted fecal matter.
•
Improves
peristaltic (muscular contraction) activity
Colon
Hydrotherapy provides therapeutic improvement of proper muscle
tone, which allows a healthy colon’s muscular contractions
to move food through the intestinal tract, thereby maximizing
absorption of nutrients and promoting regular evacuation.
•
Reduces
stagnation
Treatments
allow the proliferation of healthy bacteria and micro flora.
This aids digestion, promotes the manufacture of vital nutrients,
maintains a proper pH (acid-base balance), and keeps harmful
bacteria in check.
•
Reshapes
and tones the colon
The
shape of the problematic colon can become distorted. A series
of treatments helps eliminate protruding pockets and spastic
constrictions, gradually allowing the colon to resume its
natural shape and function.
•
Removes
undigested food particles and promotes regular bowel movements
to prevent buildup of toxins, excessive fermentation and putrefaction
The
process of digestion (ingestion to defecation) normally takes
between twelve and twenty-four hours, assuming that the colon
is fully functional. Irregular and infrequent bowel movements
allow undigested foods to remain in the colon, causing fermentation
and buildup of toxic residue. Treatments remove these food
particles, promoting colon health and normal function.
•
Removes
parasites
Intestinal
parasites are (usually) microscopic organisms that draw energy
and food from their hosts. It is estimated that 200 million
people are infected by intestinal parasites. Byproducts of
parasites can be toxic to the body, and this overload of toxins
challenges the immune system if left untreated. Parasites
can live for many years undetected. Examples of parasites
are tapeworms, whiteworms, redworms, inchworms, blackworms,
pinworms, little fish, threadworms, fuzzballs, spiderworms,
and stickpin worms. Colon Hydrotherapy sessions support the
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Colon
Hydrotherapy is not a cure-all, but it can be a valuable treatment
for a wide variety of different conditions. A toxic bowel
is the source of many health problems including the following:
•
Abdominal Distention
• Acne/Wrinkles
• Allergies
• Anxiety and Worry
• Asthma
• Back Aches
• Bloating
• Blood Pressure (low or high)
• Cold Hands and Feet
• Colds
• Decreased Sex Drive
• Depression
• Food Cravings
• Fatigue
• Flatulence
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•
Halitosis (bad breath)
• Headaches
• Hemorrhoids
• Hormonal Imbalances
• Hypoglycemia
• Indigestion
• Insomnia
• Irritability
• Loss of Memory/Concentration
• Menstrual Problems
• Overweight
• Poor Appetite
• Prostrate Trouble
• Sagging Posture
• Tension |
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Contraindications
Contraindications
are health-related conditions that make it inadvisable to
use a particular therapy. If you have certain conditions (see
list below), we may not be able to treat you with colon hydrotherapy
unless you have a written referral from your doctor. Please
call us to discuss your situation. We will do what we can
to help you.
The following are contraindications for colon hydrotherapy:
•
Anal Fissure/Fistula (a tear in the colon)
• Anemia (severe)
• Aneurysm
• Cardiac Disease (severe, uncontrolled hypertension
or congestive heart
failure)
• Cirrhosis
• Colitis (acute)
• Colon Cancer
• Colon Surgery (less than six months post-op)
• Colostomy
• Crohn's Disease (Acute inflammatory or bleeding
stages)
• Diverticulosis/ (acute/severe)
• GI Hemorrhage/Perforation
• Hemorrhoids (severe/bleeding, although minimal
bleeding is okay)
• Hernia (abdominal/inguinal)
• Kidney Dialysis
• Pregnancy (up to 4 months)
• Rectal Bleeding (other than minor hemorrhoids)
• Renal Insufficiency
• Tumor in the Rectum or Large Intestine
• Ulcerative Colitis (active or bleeding) |
Colon
Hydrotherapy Sessions
On
your first visit to Wellness Solutions, a registered Colon
Hydrotherapist will take your health history, explain the
therapy procedure, and answer any questions you may have.
Colon Hydrotherapy is clean and relaxing. It involves the
gentle infusion of warm filtered water into the rectum. No
chemicals or drugs are used. During a session, clients lie
comfortably on a treatment bed. Clients need undress only
from the waist down, and they remain covered throughout the
procedure: modesty is given top priority. The rectal tube
is gently inserted. The sterile rectal tube is inserted approximately
two inches into the rectal, and used only once. Attached to
the rectal tube is a tube for the inflow of water and a waste
hose for the outflow of waste and toxins.
A soothing flow of warm water is gently introduced into the
colon through the rectal tube. The water temperature and flow
is always under the direct control of the Colon Hydrotherapist.
The water flows into the colon and the client releases the
impacted feces and mucous through the waste hose. As the water
flows out of the colon, the Colon Hydrotherapist is available
to gently massage the abdomen to help the colon release its
contents.
Colon therapy cleanses the entire colon with minimal stress.
Waste material is eliminated through specialized equipment
to a drain line, thereby avoiding any offensive odor and maintaining
the dignity of the individual. What is eliminated is visible
through a sealed, clear viewing tube. Clients may see mucous,
parasites, undigested food, and very old fecal material resembling
vulcanized rubber. Following a session, many individuals report
a feeling of heightened energy, an increased sense of well-being
and renewed vitality.
As you plan your time at Wellness Solutions, be aware that
the actual Colon Hydrotherapy session lasts approximately
45 minutes, but you’ll need to allow at least one hour
per visit. We also recommend an initial series of at least
six separate therapy sessions to achieve maximum cleansing
benefits. Successive initial treatments help clients who have
never received regular hydrotherapy to release fecal matter
that may have been lodged in their colons for weeks, months,
or even years. Successive treatments also helps keep clients
well-hydrated as their colons regain optimal health. Throughout
your visits to Wellness Solutions, a Colon Hydrotherapist
will monitor your individual progress and assist you in planning
a maintenance program that is right for you. |
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