colonic hydrotherapy
what is colonic hydrotherapy?
Colonic hydrotherapy or colonic irrigation as it also known is a gentle internal bath which cleanses your large intestine (colon) to help the evacuation of waste materials. These waste materials include toxins, gas, mucus deposits and faecal matter.
If you are looking for deep abdominal massage rather than colonic irrigation, please see our blog post about this specialised colonic massage technique.
what are the benefits of colonic hydrotherapy?
Benefits of colonic hydrotherapy include:
- Improved bowel tone and function - reduces bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, diverticulosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Detoxification - removes toxins from the bowel, helps reduced the toxic load on the liver and kidneys.
- Clearer skin - acne, psoriasis and dark circles under the eyes may be reduced.
- Immune system - reducing the toxic load on the body can improve the immune system and reduce inflammation in certain conditions.
- Weight management - with lifestyle and dietary changes, colonic hydrotherapy can exert positive effects in a weight management program.
- Better nutrient absorption and bacterial balance - when the bowel is fully functional more nutrients are absorbed from the diet. Colonic hydrotherapy removes both good and bad bacteria from the bowel but with the correct aftercare (see below) a better bacterial balance can be found.
- General wellbeing - colonics lead to improved mental wellbeing, better sleep patterns and increased energy levels.
how long does colonic hydrotherapy take?
The first session with your colonic hydrotherapist will take slightly longer than subsequent sessions due to detailed health questionnaire. You can expect the first session to take around 1¼ - 1½ hours and subsequent sessions to take between 1 - 1¼ hours.
is colonic hydrotherapy safe?
Both Sue and Emma are fully insured and qualified members of the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy. We use a new and sterile disposable speculum and tube kit for every treatment to ensure your absolute safety without compromise. Finally, our Dotolo Toxygen machine has many built-in safety and hygiene features including a pressure and temperature cut-off mechanism to guarantee the safest level of care.
what is involved in colonic hydrotherapy?
Before your initial colon hydrotherapy session, you will be asked to complete a detailed questionnaire about your health and lifestyle. The colonic hydrotherapist will go through this with you to ensure that colonic hydrotherapy is suitable for you. It is natural to be nervous but don't worry - we've had colonics too and will put you at your ease. You will be asked to change into a gown and lie on the therapy bed on your side. Warm water will be gently introduced via a speculum into your colon where it will begin to rehydrate the lining of the bowel and soak waste materials away. Any waste materials will exit through a tube that is plumbed into the waste system - no unpleasant smells!
After about ten minutes, you will be asked to move onto your back and the therapist will gently massage your abdominal area. The therapist may alternate the temperature and pressure of the water, within comfortable limits, to maximise the effectiveness of your treatment. Occasionally you may experience a slight cramping, but just let us know and we'll adjust the pressure accordingly. Towards the end of the therapy, you will be asked to move back onto your side. Finally, after the colonic session has finished, you will be asked to go to the toilet as normal - no feeling of urgency or need for embarrassment.
how many colonic hydrotherapy treatments are necessary?
This will depend on the state of your bowel's health and why you want colonic treatments. Until you have had your first colonic with us, we cannot make any recommendations. As a guide, a healthy person who wants regular colonic hydrotherapy to maintain health bowel function will be recommended about four colonics per year.
what do I need to do before having a colonic?
Before your colonic hydrotherapy session, please ensure that you have had a light meal within the previous two hours and something to drink.
what do I need to do after having a colonic?
After the colonic hydrotherapy session we recommend that you do not eat spicy or heavy foods nor drink alcohol for the first 24 hours. Depending on the outcome of your session we may make dietary recommendations, and we normally recommend an enteric coated probiotic supplement.
when can't I have a colonic treatment?
If you have any of the following conditions or diseases, you will not be able to undergo colonic hydrotherapy. If you are unsure, please speak to one of our friendly colonic hydrotherapists.
- Painful haemorrhoids or fissures
- Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis
- Diverticulitis (active diverticulosis)
- Uncontrolled or low blood pressure
- Severe anaemia
- Liver or kidney conditions
- Cancer
- Recent abdominal surgery
- Pregnancy
In addition, you will not be able to have a colonic prior to or after surgery.
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