Through our past eating habits, emotional pressures, or just living in our modern environment, our bodies have become reservoirs for toxic waste. If our bodies are not functioning at their optimum level, gradually layer upon layer of mucoid matter is built up in our intestinal tracts. This eventually results in conditions such as loss of vitality, poor health, gas, bloating, candida, poor skin and so on. Old stagnant waste in the intestines can block proper absorption and elimination of food as well as serving as a breeding ground for harmful organisms and parasites. Recent statistics show that over 60% of the world's population has worms and parasites in their intestinal tracts! These unwelcome inhabitants can pollute the blood, organs and lymph system, causing illness and degenerative diseases.
The earliest reference to colonic hydrotherapy found so far is to a primitive version of the therapy – an enema - contained in an Egyptian medical scroll called the Eber Papyrus and dated around 1,500 BC. In the earliest versions, patients sat in a stream and water was introduced into the bowel by using a hollow reed inserted into the rectum. Thankfully, things have moved on a long way since then!
Ideally, you need to allow an hour and a half for your colonic
hydrotherapy session.
On arrival, your practitioner will take you through a full and
through consultation that will examine the reasons why you are
seeking treatment as well as identify any additional problem
areas.
During the treatment itself you will be fully covered, using a
disposable gown, and a blanket will be placed over you to maintain
your dignity. Initially you will feel a slight amount of pressure
when the speculum is introduced (to approximately two inches).
This is not a painful process although you might experience a
slight feeling of discomfort for a few seconds. Once in place, you
will be asked to lie on your back with your knees slightly bent.
During the treatment you will feel a slight pressure in the
abdominal region, together with a sensation of 'butterflies' when
material is passed. The whole system is totally enclosed, so
nothing noxious can escape into the treatment room. Your
practitioner will also use special massage techniques in the
abdominal area to stimulate the release of unwanted matter. Most
people find this deeply relaxing. At the end of your treatment the
practitioner will use a high potency, pro-biotic wash to replenish
the positive bowel flora.
You will then get dressed and return to the therapy room where
your practitioner will give you suggestions on how to improve your
state of health based on the information imparted throughout the
treatment. Since our practitioner is also a naturopath and
homeopath, he may also suggest a herbal or homeopathic remedy to
aid your return to health.
Following the treatment, you can carry on as normal. In fact, many
people pop in during their lunch hour for a treatment. The only
suggestion we make is that you, if possible, avoid eating red meat
the day of the treatment as it can be quite heavy to digest.
People often comment on how clear and bright their skin and eyes
feel after treatment, their energy levels increase and digestive
symptoms diminish.
Following the initial treatment, we recommend a follow up session
after a period of one to two weeks. This ensures that we are
working with a level playing field and gives us a marker as to how
things have improved. Unless you have a specific complaint that
would benefit from more frequent sessions, it is recommended that
you have a single treatment every three months to give the body a
boost.
Association and Register of Colonic Hydrotherapists - www.colonic-association.org