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Does it hurt?

For the vast majority of individuals who receive colonics, the procedure is free from pain. A minor amount of discomfort can be felt during the insertion of the speculum but this only lasts for a few seconds. During the treatment, you may feel some cramping in the stomach and occasionally clients feel slightly nauseous, whenever toxic waste detaches from the intestinal walls and leaves the body, particularly if you have a clogged up colon.

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Is it Safe?

Colon hydrotherapy is very safe when performed by a qualified therapist. We are Qualified and Board Certified and only use FDA approved medical devices for the procedure. All of the equipment used is sterilized or disposable and the water goes through an advanced filtration process prior to entering the colon. Our therapists meet the highest professional and ethical standards. You are in very safe hands.

What is the difference between an enema and a colonic?

An enema is the procedure of introducing liquids into the colon, causing a rapid expansion of the lower intestinal tract which results in a powerful peristalsis and evacuation. It can often result in uncomfortable bloating & cramping and put a strain on the anus possibly resulting in hemorrhoids. By contrast, colonics involves the gentle inflow and outflow or warm water that slowly dissolves accumulated toxic material and encourage release naturally, without any undue stress on your system.

Enemas only clean out the lower part of the colon, missing about four feet of the colon. To clean the entire colon, a colonic is necessary.

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Will laxatives accomplish the same results?

Laxatives are an irritant to the body. Therefore, the body produces a thin, watery substance that goes through the colon and leaves behind impacted toxins and waste.

Is it embarrassing?

No. There is no odor from the bowel movements as the system is “closed” and your dignity is always maintained in a private room.

How many treatments do I need?

Every person is different and changes in our lives create different stresses, so there is no standard number of treatments that are recommended. It depends on your personal health objectives. Even though a person feels relief even after an initial session, it is necessary to take additional colonics to sufficiently cleanse the colon. We suggest you book a single treatment initially and discuss with your therapist during the consultation what their recommendations are. In our experience we have found that a course of 3 treatments over an initial 2-3 week timeframe produces the best results with regular maintenance thereafter.

How should I prepare for the colonic?

We recommend that you refrain from eating at least two hours prior to your appointment and ensure that you are well hydrated. If possible, a diet of vegetables and grains 2-3 days in advance rather than heavy foods will help prepare your colon for the treatment. Do not drink alcohol 24 hours in advance. Limit fluid intake 1.5 hours before treatment.

What happens during a colonic?

The procedure starts with the client lying on a comfortable therapy table. The therapist gently inserts a small disposable speculum into the rectum. (We only use completely sterile, disposable tools during the procedure.) The therapy begins with a gentle flow of filtered water using light pressure to allow the colon to be cleaned. The fecal matter and toxins are released into the colon. The therapist monitors the water pressure to ensure a relaxing and healing treatment experience. Your therapist may perform an abdominal massage during the treatment to assist in loosening fecal material. There is no odor.

After your session, the therapist may advise you to go into a private bathroom for additional release.

Will one colonic completely empty the colon?

Typically, one colonic will not completely empty the colon. Many of us have a considerable amount of impacted feces in our colon. These are hardened, rubbery or wallpaper like material. Substantial work must be done to remove it. Moreover, there is a learning process that occurs when having a colonic. 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 move some of the stagnant waste in the colon. The second and subsequent colonics will remove more. How many you wish to have will depend on your personal objectives.

How will I feel afterwards?

Colonics have a "relieving" effect. There may well be a feeling of lightness and internal cleanliness. People are often energized following a colonic. Many clients have reported clearer skin. Once the colon has been thoroughly cleansed then diet, exercise and other health programs will become many times more effective. Make sure you drink plenty of liquids, avoid raw vegetables the day of therapy, steamed vegetables, fruit and soups are recommended. And reduce consumption of meats for a couple of days. 

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Will I have regular bowel movements after a colonic?

The most common post-colonic experience is to have a slight delay in bowel movements and then the 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, but because of the weakness of the colon. Rarely is diarrhea or a loose bowel is experienced. This may be due to the extra water introduced into the colon. If it should occur, it is usually of very short duration. Call us with concerns.

Recommendation to follow after Colon Hydrotherapy Session?

Following lower bowel cleansing, the body may feel weary or relaxed. This is simply your body working out and processing through its cleaning period. Proper rest is important for your body to recuperate and rejuvenate.

Probiotics

It is important to re-populate the colon with a friendly source of bacteria such as acidophilus. When used, it promotes a healthy intestinal flora for better fecal elimination and for the absorption of vitamin B vitamins. There are more than 300 friendly bacteria. Some work primarily in the gut system and some strains are also beneficial to travel throughout other systems of the body to fight off bacteria and tissue. Especially the first day or 2, select healthy foods that are soft in consistency: soups, steamed vegetables. Brown rice. For breakfast- cooked whole grain cereals are easy on the digestive tract. Avoid Raw vegetables for approximately 24 hours. The seeds and skins of certain veggies and the tough fibers of lettuce can form air pockets, which could lead to a bloated feeling.

Avoid:

• Salt and Heavy Spices

• Wheat products such as bread and pasta

• Soft Drinks

• Fried Food

• Dairy Products

After your cleansing drink plenty of liquids (distilled water, juice, herb teas and electrolyte liquid.)