Holistic Colon Hydrotherapy colonics, what you need to know about internal colon cleansing methods

Colonics or Colon Hydrotherapy is generally the cleansing of the large intestine with water. I like to call it bathing as it implies a much nicer and gentler procedure.

This is done by letting approximately 60 litres of water washing the colon during a period of approximately forty-five minutes. As a holistic therapist we do not let more than one litre (maximum) of water into the colon at any given time, as it is very important not to overstretch the colon.

The colon is five to five and one-half feet long. It is important to cleanse all of it. The special equipment used will enable this process. Colonics, unlike enemas, should have no internal pressure and therefore have no discomfort. If you have a lot of gas you can experience slight cramping during the colonics which is usually short lived as the gas leaves the colon. The colon is stimulated by this method. It is encouraged that those who feel enemas and colonics are the same, have an enema first, then have a colonic and see all you have missed removing from the colon. (A experienced enema user can do very well with an enema, but it is hard to beat a colonics). A view tube is available for observation and all matter is eliminated into the sewage, there are no smells etc. You do nothing but lie back and relax. The main difference between a normal colonics and a holistic colon hydrotherapy session is that the therapist will be with you from the beginning to end, explaining everything to you and attending to your needs during the session. The therapist will give you a deep belly massage to help eliminate waste from the colon. As the nerves of the colon respond to the soles of your feet your therapist will also manipulate and stimulate the colon reflexes in your feet during your colonic. Massage of certain Meridian points also help stimulate detoxification during the treatment.

Your holistic colon hydrotherapist will often (not always) be trained in a variety of alternative healing methods like Iridology, Acupuncture, Massage, Aromatherapy, Nutrition etc. The therapist will be able to tell you after the session which organs need more support / strengthening, if there is Candida overgrowth or parasites in your system. How well your food is digested and which foods are not digested hence better left from your diet. Most holistic colon Hydrotherapists will be sensitive enough to see or feel emotional / spiritual issues relating to your digestion and well being during the session.

Colonics are best done in the morning. It is advisable to relax before and after the colonic and it is good to drink some water before and after colonics. Do not eat 2 hours before the Colonic. After the colonic, you may take a detoxification bath and/or drink a green (eg. wheatgrass) juice. The body must be free from digesting solid food to repair and detoxify. It is better to eat early so the body can repair and detoxify while sleeping. Therefore, eat at least three hours before going to bed.

The colonic procedure is not offensive, not painful, and takes approximately one hour. The cost can be between $80 and $140. Some clinics give a discount on a series of treatments.

The importance of cleaning the colon has been promoted since a long time. Even Jesus Christ told his disciples about the power of the angels of water:
"Think not that it is sufficient that the angel of water embrace you outwards only. I tell you truly, the uncleanness within is greater by much than the uncleanness without. An he who cleanses himself without, but within remains unclean, is like to tombs that outwards are painted fair, but are within full of all manner of horrible uncleanness' and abominations. " Essene Gospel of Peace : Book 1. This you won't find in the Bible. The Third Century Aramaic Manuscript and Old Slavonic Texts compared, edited and translated by Edmond Bordeaux Szekely. And he goes on to describe how to do an enema in those days.

The purpose of a colonic procedure is to remove toxic material, relieve intestinal stress, stimulate intestinal muscle function, reconditioning of intestinal muscles and elimination. Healthy colons move and act much like they are beating dough. The movement should be twenty-two beats per minute to process the waste food through the colon.
With colon irrigation, your sense of well being is often dramatically improved. You feel lighter and more energetic. The body can again take nourishment from food and defend itself against disease. Natural peristalsis, tone and regularity are restored and many serious diseases may be averted through this gentle, sterile, scientific technique.

If you do not have a movement for each meal you eat, then you need help to get your system in shape. The quickest improvement for those having colonics is their energy level. They are not as tired as prior to colonics. Next the skin condition is improved. Other benefits are better assimilation of nutrients, less body odour and bad breath, and less belly distension.

The importance of keeping our body clean inside as well as out cannot be over emphasised. You will not be able to secure good health unless, number one, you clean out your system, and these systems can't be cleaned out if the main drain is sluggish or plugged up. Our colon is the main drain and if you could see what has come out of people's unhealthy colons, you would hardly believe it. In autopsies on colons, seventy percent of the bodies had encrusted faecal matter and worms and impaction in the colon.

If you think your colon is clean because of your bowel habit, let's consider a few more facts. Out of one hundred people, there may be one or two not having matter lining the walls and pockets of the colon. Of the other ninety-eight, there are probably fifty who have some very heavy encrustments in the colon; of the other forty-eight, about half will have up to eight pounds of matter lining the colon, and the other half will have up to five pounds.

Colonics will not only tell you if you have parasites but also help to remove them. Some symptoms of parasites can include restless sleeping, fatigue, poor assimilation and absorption of nutrients, food cravings (especially for sugars and breads), as well as an inability to feel satisfied after a large meal.

Colonic will also help improve the beneficial bacteria in your bowel. Even though some good and bad bacteria will be washed out during the session, it is much easier for the body to reproduce beneficial bacteria after a session when bad bacteria and waste have been reduced.

If you tried it once, you know why so many people love it, the benefits outweigh any concerns that you might have. It is absolutely safe and a surprisingly pleasant procedure if done by a well trained holistic practitioner.

Here are some questions you want to ask the practitioner to determine the quality of session you will be getting:

• What equipment is used? (gravity fed is the preferred method over pressure)
• What tubing is used? (single use is preferred over sterilized)

• Is the therapist a member of the ACHA or other association? (not necessarily a guarantee for quality)
• Where / from whom did the therapist receive their training?
• What other qualifications does the practitioner have? (related alternative health qualifications like massage, acupuncture, acupressure, Ayurveda, herbalist, iridology etc all indicate that the practitioner will be able to assist you better)
• Will the practitioner be with you all the time? (MUST!!!!)
• Will the practitioner explain to you physical / emotional issues revealed during your session? (Important for your own health and growth)
• Will the practitioner make recommendations and suggest maybe one product that could be helpful or put a health plan together or refer you to another practitioner if needed?
• Will the practitioner try to sell you a whole lot of other stuff? (not very helpful)