WHAT COLONICS CAN DO FOR YOU!

A healthy colon is essential to a healthy body. The conventional diets of today comprised of refined, processed foods are high in saturated fats and low in fiber. Together with overeating, insufficient exercise and “ignoring the call of nature,” they contribute to a magnitude of intestinal problems.

The elimination of undigested food and other waste products are just as important as the proper digestion and assimilation of foodstuffs. Waste material allowed to remain too long in the digestive system results in fermentation and putrefaction of these substances and subsequent proliferation of bacteria and toxins.

Colon hydrotherapy effectively removes stagnant fecal waste from the walls of the colon, expels poisons, mucus, gas, parasites, worms and cellular debris, allowing for better absorption of nutrients into the system. If you have constipation, colitis, suffer from fatigue, headaches, skin problems, bloating, gas pains, stomach aches, abdominal distention, arthritis or cancer, colonic hydrotherapy may very well be the outlet you’ve been looking for . You’ll feel rejuvenated, lighter and more energetic. The body can again assimilate food in the colon and better defend itself against disease while restoring its natural balance.

HOW IS A COLONIC ADMINISTERED?

The normal colonic treatment last approximately 30 minutes. The client lies on a table below a temperature-controlled tank of warm, purified water. A small, disposable scope is gently inserted into the rectum. The water flow, always under the direct control of the therapist, flows into the colon via a small water tube and flows out through the evacuation tube carrying with it impacted feces and mucus.

It is quite interesting to see what is expelled during a normal colonic treatment and the client is able to observe this through a special viewport in the evacuation tube. The client may experience sensations of warmth due to the presence of toxins in the expelling fecal matter. The therapist lightly massages various parts of the abdomen to help loosen and dislodge areas of fecal impaction. The client is well covered and his or her modesty is given top priority during the procedure.

HOW MANY COLONICS DO I NEED?

The number of treatments varies from individual to individual. The recommended series would be 3 consecutive treatments with follow-ups once or twice a year to maintain a healthy colon.  Some clients clean everything out during the first visit.  Others want to return for a second or third visit.

Colonic irrigation is most effective when combined with aerobic exercise and a proper diet of non-mucus producing foods such as whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, colonics are beneficial during the change of seasons when diet and exercise patterns also change as well as during cold and flu season. 

WILL COLONICS DAMAGE THE NORMAL INTESTINAL FLORA? 

No, One of the functions of the colon is to gather the flora needed to properly lubricate the intestinal walls to move waste swiftly through the elimination process. When the accumulation of the feces in the bowel leads to fecal encrustation, it is difficult for the colon to produce the necessary intestinal flora. The resulting lack of lubrication creates a state of constipation and generates toxemia. This upsets the normal acid-alkaline balance and the growth of friendly bacteria is stunted. Cleansing the colon will help bring the acid-alkaline ration back into balance. In this environment, the friendly bacteria will again thrive and disease-causing bacteria will find it difficult to develop.

In addition, a probiotic such as acidophilus taken before and after a colonic can immediately replenish the "friendly flora" lost during a colon flush.  Most beneficial in pill form, it can greatly improve gastrointestinal function, boost the immune system and ward off yeast infections.  You can purchase probiotics at your local health food store or you can purchase them here from Nature's Sunshine Products. 

COLONICS AND "CLEAN START" MAKE A GREAT  ALTERNATIVE PREP FOR YOUR COLONOSCOPY!

Watch this short video of a medical doctor (the Chief of Gastroenterology at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut) who advocates the use of colon hydrotherapy in preparation for a colonoscopy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeWjxHspRKs

In addition to colonics, there are patients who prefer not to use the prescribed liquid laxatives containing polyethylene glycol and sodium phosphate.  They often find them too harsh on the system.  Nature's Sunshine produces an excellent herb-based alternative called "CLEAN START."  It is a two-week intestinal cleansing program that naturally promotes  waste elimination.  Its key ingredients are psyllium hulls, bentonite clay, cascara sagrada bark and aloe vera juice.  CLEAN START is also great on its own as an annual cleanse.  I use it  mid to late April every year as part of my "Spring Cleaning" ritual.  CLEAN START comes in 2 flavors: Wild Berry and Apple Cinnamon.  You can order it here:

http://www.naturessunsine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber3992-cleanstart-applecinnamon-14-day.aspx