Holistic Healing

What is Colon Hydrotherapy?

It is a natural, safe, and effective method of cleansing the colon. Our certified, licensed, and insured colon hydro therapist will introduce a soothing flow of warm sterilized water into the colon. Through appropriate use of massage, pressure points and other various techniques the colon hydro therapist is able to assist the client in the elimination of a significant amount of toxic waste matter, more than any other short term detoxification program or procedure.

Why do Colonics?

By virtue of living, as humans we eat, breathe, and absorb. Unfortunately these days most everything that we eat, breathe, or absorb is toxic. The air we breathe is polluted by industry and automobiles. Our food supply is poisoned with pesticides, chemicals, growth hormones, antibiotics, preservatives or harmful bacteria. The cosmetics and self-care products we use have harmful chemicals in them and often we are putting them directly on the skin where they are being absorbed into the body and into the blood stream. Ultimately most of these toxins are being filtered by the body in one way or another and find their way into the colon to be eliminated.

Toxins from environmental pollution, undigested food and fecal material can collect for years due to chronic or occasional constipation, from improper diet and poor digestion and from just plain living. Years of eating refined, processed, fried, and overcooked foods. Eating mucous producing foods such as meat, dairy products and flour, cause dense, sticky bowel movements, and is a sign of trouble. When they are expelled, they leave behind a glue-like coating on the internal walls of the colon. This residue accumulates layer by layer, into a black hard rubbery crust. The body cannot eliminate these layers of hardened matter on its own. This toxic residue most often remains in the colon for the duration of a person's life and can be the cause of many ailments including cancer, more specifically, colon cancer. The colon is your "main drain". An unhealthy colon is thought to be the cause of 90% of all diseases.

The normal stool transit time for a physically active person is 12-18 hours. Transit time is the time that it takes from the time you eat until the time you eliminate what you ate. Physical activity increases "peristalsis" or movement of matter through the colon. In Western society where our lifestyle has become sedentary, the average transit time is 18-36 hours.

This slower transit time has several consequences:

• As matter sits in the colon longer it begins to adhere to the internal walls, much like years of gunk stuck to the inside of plumbing pipes. As this matter builds up there is less physical space for matter to move through. Thus reducing the efficiency of our detoxification system.
• As toxic matter sits in the colon, eventually it gets reabsorbed through the lining of the colon back into the blood stream. It circulates throughout the body wreaking havoc systemically. Systemic toxicity compromises the body's immune defense, may cause mental confusion, fatigue, and oxidative stress which will hasten the aging process and put undue stress on the body ultimately leaving the body vulnerable to cancers and auto immune conditions.

What are the benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy?

• Removes toxic matter from the body
• Restores PH balance in the body.
• Strengthens peristaltic contractions, which improves bowel efficiency.
• Reshapes the colon
• Hydrates the body
• Stimulates reflex points to other organs

What additional benefits may I expect?

Accompanied by proper diet and regular exercise, a colon hydrotherapy treatment can assist the body with detoxification and therefore may offer these additional benefits;

• Enhanced immunity
• Enhanced weight loss outcomes
• Improvement in skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis
• Increased energy and reduction in the symptoms of fatigue
• Improvement in memory
• Headache relief

How Many Colon Hydrotherapy sessions are recommended?

The number of sessions will depend on the individual's personal health goals and the condition of their colon. After the first session the therapist will make a recommendation based on individual needs and may also recommend specific products to enhance the subsequent treatments. However, a series of three colonics is generally recommended for optimal cleansing.

Is Colon Hydrotherapy painful or embarrassing?  What is the procedure like?

A colonic is rarely described as "painful". Most would describe the first session as "a little uncomfortable". Mostly, the first session is psychologically uncomfortable as one does not really know what to expect from the session and it is unusual to have the urge to eliminate when laying on a table and with another person in the room. However, an impacted colon can cause physical discomfort. During the session, some mild cramping may occur as the colon contracts to eliminate the waste. Once the major impaction is removed, many actually find the session pleasant.

The Colon Hydrotherapist oversees the entire 45-minute procedure, adjusting the volume and temperature of the water that is pumped in. The client is asked to lie on their back in a comfortable position so that they can relax. The colon hydrotherapist will then perform some massage to the abdomen to encourage the accumulated residue and fecal matter to break up.  Reflexology is used on the feet to stimulate the colon and "with gentle pressure, the water is released through an evacuation hose in cycles, washing impacted waste from the colon walls."  There is no pain involved with colon hydrotherapy,  just a steady, gentle flow of water washing the inner walls of the colon.

Can Colon Hydrotherapy improve "intestinal flora" or bacterial balance in the body?

Yes. The body is host to many types of friendly bacteria such as acidophilus, lactobacillus, and bifidus. These friendly bacteria support the immune system by helping white blood cells fight disease, they control putrefactive bacteria in the intestines, provide important nutrients for building blood, they assist in digestion, protect intestinal mucosa, prevent diarrhea and constipation and contribute to proper bowel elimination. They also facilitate the absorption of important B vitamins.

Antibiotics which are used to treat bacterial infections do not discriminate. They kill all bacteria including the good friendly bacteria that our body needs. One course of a strong antibiotic can disrupt the balance in our bodies completely. When waste, toxins and yeast overgrowth are removed through colonics, it is a great time to introduce "probiotics" or friendly bacteria into the body as beneficial bacteria have a more hospitable environment in which to thrive and re-populate.

Is Colon Hydrotherapy safe? What about Sanitation?

Our Colon Hydrotherapy equipment is manufactured through compliance with strict FDA guidelines. It features temperature sensors, a built in chemical sanitizing unit and water purification unit. We use only sterile disposable hydro-kits and specific cleaning supplies that are FDA compliant.

What should I do to prepare before a Colon Hydrotherapy session?

It is recommended that you drink plenty of water and for your comfort that you refrain from eating at least two hours before the session. 

Get a Series of Colonics!    $90 per session  -  $250 for three sessions 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Colon Hydrotherapy s not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease.