Colonics and Colon Hydrotherapy

Colonics is the short name for colon hydrotherapy, which is flushing the colon with water. There are many methods to do this, ranging from a bucket on the wall with a tube attached to a more, high-tech professional unit.

Water is slowly released into the client. The pressure is very low so as not to shock the client.

I’ve heard some criticism of the professional machines but this is usually unfounded. It is said that a bucket on the wall with a hose is more natural. On the other hand, there is much more control of the water flow from a machine. The bucket uses gravity and relies on manual clinching of the tube to slow down the flow of water. There is no temperature control as on a professional machine.

Water Is Healing

There is no great mystery and no great threat from a colonic. It’s only water dribbled into the client. But this water can be a very powerful healing tool.

When only slightly cooled, this water will stimulate persistalsis, the natural contracting and relaxing of the intestinal muscles. As with every other muscle in our body, exercising these muscles will make them stronger. However, using a stimulant such as a laxative will eventually cause those same muscles to rely on that stimulant, even if it is natural, like senna.

Here is a good time to mention, if you have not been on a cleansing program, one colonic won’t do much.

You cannot eat whatever you want and think it will come out during a colonic because the session uses only water. It can only cause your own muscles to work. It is not a laxative. If your muscles are completely sluggish, they may only spasm the first time, not releasing that much.

Herbs and supplements you take during a cleanse help to soften any waste buildup, kill bad guys like bacteria, etc. and supply extra nutrition for your organs.

Foods you should eat during a cleanse keep your system nourished while being easy to digest. When your digestion is not over worked from junk food, more of your natural enzymes will further deteriorate the plaque.

Don't Colonics Interfere With My Good Bacteria?

Your colon replenishes any good bacteria lost during a session within 24 hours, unless you are very malnourished or very weak - in which case you should not be doing them. If you are having health issues, you should consider taking probiotics, or good bacteria to replenish.

Many people do not feel the need to have a colonic. However, when people try this therapy with their cleansing program, I hear words that I once said, being echoed – I wish I would have done this 20 years ago.

Some people prefer herbal laxatives instead. However, keep in mind that herbs such as senna can cause your body to become dependent on it. When you take a laxative and your muscles are dependent on the stimulant, the water of a colonic will not be effective. Your body has become used to the stimulant of a laxative.

Colonics can be expensive. They’re excellent if you can afford it, even if only for a few to get used to them. The home units can be worth their weight in gold. I’ve had many clients tell me they get the same results as from the professional machine.

Conclusion

Colon hydrotherapy can be a very beneficial addition to your colon cleansing program. Knowing the benefits, and when you see them for yourself, you’ll know why a colon cleanse is really a total body cleanse.

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