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What is the purpose of having a Colonic?
a. Waste material,
especially that which has remained in the colon for some time, (i.e.
impacted faeces, dead cellular tissue, accumulated mucous, parasites, worms,
etc.), poses several problems. First this material is quite toxic
(poisonous). These poisons can re-enter and circulate in the blood stream
making us feel ill, tired or weak.
b. Impacted materials impair the colon's ability to assimilate minerals and
bacteria- produced vitamins. A build-up of material on the colon wall can
inhibit muscular action causing sluggish bowel movements, constipation, and
the result of these disorders.
Once impacted material is removed, your colon can begin again to co-operate
as it was intended to. In this sense a Colonic is a rejuvenation treatment.
c. It exercises the colon muscles: The build-up of toxic debris weakens the
colon and impairs its functioning. The gentle filling and emptying of the
colon improves peristaltic (muscular contraction) activity by which the
colon naturally moves material.
d. It reshapes the colon: When problem conditions exist in the colon, they
tend to alter its shape, which in turn causes more problems. The gentle
action of the water, coupled with massaging the colon helps to eliminate
bulging pockets of waste and narrowed, spastic constrictions finally
enabling the colon to resume its natural state.
e. It stimulates reflex points: Every system and organ of the body is
connected to the colon by reflex points Colonics stimulate these points,
thereby affecting the corresponding body parts in a beneficial way.
f. It can help to release old emotions that are stored in our 'gut'
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Why do people take Colonics?
Cleansing the colon goes
back thousands of years. It is as wholesome as brushing your teeth. Many
people, many more than you realize, would greatly benefit from taking an
Colonic once a week or going to a Holistic colon therapist once a month. I
really do think that, optimally, most of us should be having at least one
evacuation, with 10-20 cm long stools, leave our colon daily. I see so many
people who are afraid to talk about their bowel habits with others, even
those close to them. There are many reasons for adults to take Colonics or
implants. These reasons include constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and
other related chronic illnesses, to reduce a fever, to overcome the flu or
other acute illnesses, to relieve constipation during pregnancy, in
combination with a fast, imbalanced colon flora, and in preparation for a
colonoscopy or other medical procedures. This is just a short list.
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What makes an Colonic so special?
Because we very gently
flush the colon with up to 60 litre of water and massage and stimulate
pressure points at the same time, we will be able to work loose and
eliminate far more toxic waste than any other short-term technique.
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If Colonics are so good, why haven't I heard about them before?
In a way, the answer to
that is a commentary on our present-day lifestyle. Historically, artefacts
and records show that people have regularly purified their bodies, including
cleansing the colon. Around the turn of the 20th century, the present-day
colonic machine was developed, providing a significantly improved method of
accomplishing colon cleansing. Up to the late 1920's many doctors had
colonic machines in their offices, and machines were found in hospitals as
well. Colonics were used frequently. Articles dealing with colon health
frequently appeared in prestigious medical and scientific journals until the
early 1930's. At that time modern man began a 50 year love affair with drugs
and surgery. These seemed to offer relatively instant relief for body
ailments, resulting in purification and prevention techniques becoming less
attractive. Recently, however, there has been a resurgence of interest in
using natural approaches for healing the body, and Colonics and enemas have
rapidly been regaining the respectability they have already earned.
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What about children and Colonics?
We all love our children
very much and want the best for them. When we are faced with a constipated
child, it is sometimes confusing to figure out what to do. For instance,
moving the bowels on a regular basis is crucial to optimal health and often
solutions in the realm of alternative health do work.
Colonics are not for children under the age of 14; With the very young, I
use diet and
homeopathics daily or when needed and Enema only very
occasionally and of course with very little water or a ayurvedic oil
enema. With older children, I have found that taking things slowly, and
exchanging ideas with them, so they can take the tool on as their own,
really works the best. You have to look at it as a long-term project and be
relaxed and warm. Best is to consult with your doctor, naturopath or
Holistic Colon Hydrotherapist.
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What is the difference between an Enema and colon hydrotherapy?
The bottom line is that you
have access to a lot more water during a colon hydrotherapy session (40-80
litre) versus the 2 litres that your average Colonic bag holds. Colon
Hydrotherapy, done well, is often a better tool to get the intestinal
muscles to start pumping or 'peristalting'. Often, the number one goal of
colon cleansing is to get the gut muscles to expand and contract
rhythmically, just like the heart. This action is the key to getting out the
right amount of stool daily. When a colonic is taken using the 'closed
system' you can use the tubing to stimulate peristalsis in an effort to
retrain the colon.
Enemas done well, can be also very effective and are much more cost
effective. Given experience and patience, enemas can clean out the entire
colon just as a colonic would. It just takes some work and you have to know
what you are doing.
I promote both for different reasons, which include effectiveness, cost,
personal preference of the client, health goals, how often one needs the
treatments, etc. I think both are very useful and often best used in
conjunction with each other. If you like to know more about enemas you can
check out my e-book
"Prevent
disease with Colon cleansing"
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How can I tell if I would personally benefit from an
Colonic?
Does your colon now exhibit
the signs of a well functioning colon? If not, some Colonics or one or more
sessions with a knowledgeable Holistic colon therapist may bring you great
dividends.
Health Benefits
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What else can I do to clean my bowels
There are some excellent
products available that will clean your whole intestinal system. I mainly
recommend
AIM Herbal Fibreblend because of it's effectiveness and ease of use.
It takes about 3 month. If you are after a faster solution I recommend
oxygen cleanse based on magnesium oxide. It is one of the best cleanses
around.
Click here for more information on oxygen cleansing.
See also the other cleanses available.
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Suppose I have been suffering from constipation, will an
Colonic help?
We want to state that
constipation can be successfully treated with natural, harmless techniques,
including the use of Colonics and enemas. Constipation is one of what may be
termed "civilized man's diseases". There are three factors involved in
having a well functioning colon: diet, exercise and attitude. All three must
be in balance for the colon to function well. Often, however, because the
colon has been sluggish for so long, it has become severely weakened due to
being constantly bathed in toxic waste, stretched from holding excessive
amount of stools, and frequently, constricted by chronic tension in the
colon. For chronic constipation I suggest a few sessions of colon
hydrotherapy in combination with the right herbs first, as it is excellent
for cleansing and healing the colon sufficiently so that changes in diet,
exercise, and attitude are then able to produce their effects. Many people
find the relief provided by this stimulates the motivation and enthusiasm to
institute positive changes in their lifestyle.
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Will a Colonic clear up my skin?
Your skin actually
"breathes" and is an important organ of elimination of waste material.
Sometimes, if the colon, liver or kidneys are functioning poorly, the skin
will be required to make up the difference. Surface eruptions on the skin of
various sorts may occur due to toxins being released. Cleansing and healing
the colon diminishes the burden placed upon the skin as well as the other
organs of elimination: lungs, liver and kidneys. As elimination is
accomplished through its proper channels, the skin will very often clear up.
Coffee Colonics are great for the skin. See also
liver and
kidney cleanse
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Are there any additional benefits I might expect from an Colonic?
Colonics can start you on a
very beneficial
educational process. You can learn to expand your awareness of
your body's functioning by including signals from your abdomen, your skin,
your face and even from that most taboo of natural products, your
eliminations. You will find that you can spot the beginnings of developing
conditions through clues from these body regions and functions before they
become serious. You can deal with them sooner and more easily than you
otherwise might if you waited until they produce effects seen elsewhere in
the body. Also, the solar plexus is the emotional center of the body and the
transverse colon passes right through it. If an emotional event is left
uncompleted, it often results in physical tension being stored in the solar
plexus, which affects all organs of the area, including the colon. This
ongoing tightening of the colon muscle results in diminished movement of
faecal material through the colon, which is experienced as constipation. Not
only can Colonics alleviate the constipation, they can assist you in
creating a fully holistic view of your body's functioning, leading to a
better quality of life.
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Can I lose weight using Colonics?
Colon cleansing, combined
with diet and a cleansing program, are excellent tools to achieve and
maintain your ideal weight. The crucial point to understand here is that
when you diet you often release toxins into the colon that are reabsorbed by
the liver. This is one of the factors that makes you crave the foods that
you are trying to stay away from, that makes you feel kind of crummy. When
you move waste out of your body more quickly and often more efficiently with
Colonics, you feel better; this tends to increase the motivation to stick to
your program. I highly recommend Colonics as part of a successful and
healthy weight loss program.
Possible worries
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Will an Colonic make me constipated or give me
diarrhoea?
For a short time (up to one
hour) you might need to be close to the toilet, depending on how much waste
got loosened up during the Colonic and how much water you used. The most
frequent post-Colonic experience is to have a slight delay in your next
bowel movements and then a resumption of a somewhat larger, easier to move
stool. Sometimes, if the colon is weak and sluggish, there may be no bowel
movement for several days following a Colonic. However this is not due to
the Colonic (if done correctly), but rather to the weakness of the
colon, and should be interpreted as an indication that the colon requires
strengthening and healing. Most people go back to normal and improved bowel
movements after a series of Colonics.
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Some people say that Colonics wash out intestinal flora and valuable
nutrients. Is this so?
The truth is that the
washing out of putrefied material in the large intestine, increases the good
intestinal flora. Good bacteria can only breed in a clean environment, which
has been washed free of putrefaction and its accompanying harmful bacteria.
This is why the intestines of a newborn baby immediately begin to grow good
intestinal flora. Each time you clean out the putrefying rubbish and make a
better environment for the good flora, they start to multiply immediately in
their natural media. It also stands to reason that valuable nutrients can
better be absorbed in a clean environment than in a putrefied one. If you
have a lot of Colonics or If there is Candida present I recommend an
implant with probiotics.
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With all this talk of bacteria, I wonder what effect Colonic has on our
immune systems?
The removal of stagnant
waste material and hardened, impacted toxic residue can rejuvenate the
immune tissue that resides in the intestines. Recent European studies
speculate that 80% of immune tissue resides in the intestines. This is much
higher than previously thought and makes it logical to believe that this
type of therapy could positively influence immune deficiency diseases.
Colonics are not a cure-all, but an important adjunctive therapy in your
overall health care.
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I'm worried that I could become dependent on Colonics. If I have too
many, the colon may stop functioning on its own. Are Colonics
habit-forming?
The Colonic is a tool
intended to be used to create a clean and healthy colon. You should set a
goal of having a well-functioning colon. Your fulfilment comes from
assisting yourself in healing your colon, not in making yourself dependent
upon Colonics. Actually, one of its features is that an Colonic can be used
to tonify the colon muscle (if done correctly!) so that the colon doesn't
perform so sluggishly. Many people have sluggish colons. It can take
sometimes days for bowel movements to return after a good Colonic. This is
when people think they are becoming "dependent" on Colonics. A good Colonic
can be worth 2 or 3 regular bowel movements, so it may take some time for
faecal material to build up in the colon once again if one has a sluggish
colon. When the colon is sluggish and bowel movements do not return for a
few days after one Colonic, it is an indication that extensive colon work is
needed to remove the debris that the bowel has built up over the years. This
build up of faecal material has decreased the muscular action in the colon.
Colonics can give you a feeling of being lighter, cleaner and healthier with
a sense of well-being. Cleansing and building programs offer preventative
measures so that you can be in control of your own health. Dietary changes
are often necessary to ensure long lasting and vital health.
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Are Colonics safe? What are the rules of safety when it comes to
cleaning your colon?
A good Colon Hydrotherapist
will use either hospital grade desinfected speculums or single use tubing.
Water will be generally filtered before it goes into your colon. Even though
most people drink tap water without hesitation they are still concerned with
the water quality going into their rectum. Generally if it is safe to eat
with your mouth it is safe to rectal feed.
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Are Colonics dangerous in any way?
Being an essentially
natural process, there is virtually no danger with an Colonic. Make yourself
familiar with the topic of Colonic and
educate yourself as much as
possible. Colonics done correctly with a caring therapist can be of great
value and are not dangerous at all.
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Is it embarrassing to have an Colonic?
I guess, this depends if
you feel that it is embarrassing to go to the toilet. It is a very natural
process after all. When you go to the toilet you usually generate a
smell which can be worse when you eliminate toxic waste, but due to the
closed system used there will be no smell. Think of the therapist like a
doctor or nurse, you wouldn't be embarrassed in hospital as you know that it
is there job and they do it all the time. They've seen it all, believe me.
Tell your family that you are going to have an Colonic. Be honest about it,
there is nothing to be embarrassed about. You are doing the right thing,
looking after your health.
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I'm still scared. Does it hurt?
Many people are scared of
Colonics. Truly, you don't need to be. Of course, your experience is
influenced by which of the tools you use, who you are with, how many times
you have done it, and the state of your health. But, most often, people feel
great after they have an Colonic. If you don't feel great, this is a sign
that your colon is struggling. I hope this motivates you to really take your
health seriously.
Done thoroughly, you will eliminate fully enough during the Colonic that you
will not find yourself having to run to the toilet unexpectedly.
Most people don't have pain during the Colonic but a few do in the form of
short cramps because of wind in the colon. Breath deeply into the pain and
tap the area lightly. Usually, painful experiences are the result of
resistance and tension.
Most people actually enjoy Colonics and are especially pleased with the
unaccustomed sensation of feeling lighter, clean and clear afterward.
Sometimes during an Colonic the colon muscles will contract suddenly
expelling considerable amounts of liquid and waste into the rectum. This may
feel like cramping or gas, and may create a feeling of urgency to empty the
rectum. Let go and let your therapist take care of everything.
Colon
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What are the characteristics of a healthy, well
functioning colon?
Healthy babies, animals and
adults not subjected to the "refinements" of civilization have bowel
movements shortly after each meal is eaten. So, assuming there is sufficient
fibre and water available to the colon, one characteristic is a bowel
movement shortly after a meal is eaten (we are talking full meal not snack).
Once the urge to eliminate is honoured by a trip to the toilet, the
elimination should be easy and take no more than a few seconds. The stool
will be long, large in diameter, light brown in colour, without offensive
odour and should float just below the surface or sink very slowly. When the
toilet is flushed, the stool immediately begins breaking apart by the action
of water movement. This is true and commonly experienced in cultures where
people live more naturally. PS: if you are a
sun eater, breatharian etc your motions will be considerably less.
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How can I tell if I have toxic material in my colon?
This condition is prevalent
in all civilized societies. Common signs include: headaches,
backaches, constipation, fatigue, bad breath, body odour, irritability,
confusion, skin problems, abdominal gas, bloating, diarrhoea, sciatic pain,
and so forth. As you can see, intestinal toxicity is part and parcel of many
people's everyday experience.
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It sounds to me as though intestinal toxicity is a
common condition?
Yes it is, but toxicity is
not limited to just the colon. Toxic material is found throughout the body,
particularly in fat tissue, joints, arteries, muscles, liver, etc. Colonics
can effectively eliminate small quantities of toxic waste, affecting the
condition of the entire body. To remove larger quantities a proper cleansing
program has to be followed. Ask your health care professional about this.
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But the colon isn't the only organ of elimination. What makes the
Colonic so important?
While the lungs, skin,
kidneys and liver also serve to eliminate toxins, people have experienced
throughout history that when they ensure that the colon is cleansed and
healed, the well-being of the whole body is greatly enhanced. Colonics have
been found to be one of the most effective process available to accomplish
this work quickly and easily. Supported by skin brushing, kidney and liver
cleansing as well as proper breathing you will feel fantastic.
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It appears to be important to cleanse the colon, but why not use
suppositories or laxatives instead?
Well, every thing has its
proper place, but these things aren't substitutes for Colonics or enemas.
Enemas are useful for short-term release of the colon. Usually, one or two
litres of water are used to do that and it will of course not work as deep
as a colonic which uses 40-80 litre in one session. Suppositories and
laxatives particularly herbal laxatives, are formulated for various
purposes, such as: to undo the effects of temporary constipation, to prepare
for surgery, etc. A lot of those can make you dependant. Talk to your Colon
Hydrotherapist or alternative health care practitioner about it.
Technical
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How expensive is a Colonic?
This varies, dependant upon
the country and type of Colonic, between (US$50 - US$150) Although
cost is obviously relevant, your health is far more important.
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Is there anything I need to do to get ready for an Colonic?
Since
your abdomen
will be massaged it is a good idea to eat or drink lightly in the time
immediately preceding an Colonic, best to stop all intake 2 hours before the
session. Emptying the rectum with a bowel movement just prior to the Colonic
if you can permits more to be accomplished.
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How long should an Colonic take?
It can take between 30 and
50 minutes, depending on yourself and the practitioner.
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What is the best kind of water used for Colonics?
You should use filtered
water. This kind of water is capable of absorbing and flushing more toxins
out of the colon because of its drawing effect on solid particles, chemicals
and other matter.
Tap water is not used because it already has numerous chemicals and
inorganic substances present.
Some practitioners like to add oxygen, if you take
oxygen based cleansers your system already gets extra
oxygen.
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How will I know when the colon is empty?
It will probably never be
completely empty, as it’s an organ in continuous use. As more of the old
impacted material is released you will actually feel the water enter higher
regions of the colon without any sense of obstruction. The objective should
not be an empty colon, but rather a well functioning colon.
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Will one Colonic completely empty the colon?
Almost never. a.) many of
us have a considerable amount of impacted faeces in our colon. This is
hardened, rubbery or wallpaper like material. Substantial work must be done
to remove it.
b.) there is a subtle learning process involved in having Colonics. As you
become more aware of what is going on in your abdomen, and as your body
learns how to allow the cleansing experience, you are better able to enter
into that process, and therefore more material is released. One Colonic will
remove some of the stagnant waste in the colon. The second and subsequent
Colonics will remove more. How many you may wish to have will depend upon
your personal objectives. Remember that Colonics are only a tool to be used
for a short time. Don't get dependant on them.
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How often should I clean my colon or take an Colonic?
This is a question that can
only be answered on an individual basis. You are a unique individual with
unique needs. In order to answer this question, one should look at their
health and lifestyle history, their diet, their goals, their economic
situation, and their present lifestyle. One very important guide when
thinking about the use of colon cleansing is to realize that it is a
powerful emotional tool that often allows the person to frame a difficult
lifestyle change, thus promoting a successful program that brings more
self-directed motivation.
I highly recommend to clean your colon at least once a year with a good
cleansing program. This can be any type of fasting or herbal cleanses,
depending on your body type. During that time you can have more Colonics or
see a Holistic Colon Hydrotherapist.
Often the waste is so hard and deeply lodged in the colon that a series of
Colonics may be necessary to sufficiently soften and loosen it. I know
people who are cleansing regular for 15 years and they still have mucoid
plaque coming out of them with major cleanses.
Properly done Colonics also stimulate the liver, kidney and lymph system to
dump toxins.
Remember, Colonics are not intended to replace your bowel movements.
You want your bowel to do the work.
Once your system becomes cleaner you get a renewed sense of how you ought to
feel, which will help you to know for yourself how often you should clean
your colon.
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Will it be okay to eat after having an Colonic?
We suggest that you eat at
your normal mealtime, and consume a moderate amount of whatever seems gentle
and nourishing to you. Just as it doesn't make sense to have your car
cleaned and then immediately drive it through mud, eating a meal known to
cause trouble in your abdomen directly after a Colonic isn't an intelligent
choice. Something light like salads, vegetable soups or broths, fruit, or
juices are the best choice.
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And what can I expect after having an Colonic?
Most likely, you'll feel
great. Probably you'll feel lighter and enjoy a sense of well-being. As soon
as the Colonic is finished you can carry on with your daily routine. For
some, the Colonic may trigger several subsequent bowel movements for the
next few hours, but there won't be any uncontrollable urgency or discomfort.
I generally recommend to have some time for yourself in case you feel like
some quiet time after the Colonic.
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