CleansingPurpose:
The purpose of the colon as an eliminative organ is to remove waste material by muscular contraction called peristalsis. Colon therapy provides therapeutic improvement of muscular tone, facilitates peristalsis and benefits the atonic (sluggish) colon. The colon is approximately 5-7 feet long and when constipated, the walls of the colon are generally packed or lined with accumulated feces from extended periods of intestinal overloading. The colon can neither absorb nor eliminate properly in this condition. When wastes from the blood arrive at the inner wall of the colon, the hardened feces prevent their passage through this wall. Since blood circulates through every organ in the body and reaches every cell in the body, toxins in the blood contaminate the entire body. To properly cleanse the body tissue a thorough cleansing of the bowel is necessary. It takes time to pollute the body to the point of disease so it will take time to reverse the process through a series of colonic cleansings.
Colon Hydrotherapy is not a cure, but it is a valuable procedure for a wide variety of different colon conditions. A toxic bowel is the source of many health problems. By stripping down the old, toxic mucus lining of the bowel, the number one source of disease in the body is removed. In addition, the bowel is open to a more efficient means of waste elimination and nutrient absorption, both of which are essential to any lasting healing process. This is also the first step toward normalizing the bowel so that the friendly bacteria will flourish to keep the colon safe from putrefaction and further auto-intoxication.
It is significant that surgeons and physicians are beginning to understand the importance of bowel care in the prevention of disease. General toning of the intestinal muscles and elimination system may have beneficial effects on other body systems, especially lymph and blood circulation, skin, muscles, joints and kidneys, as well as reduced stress on the liver and gallbladder.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is Colon Therapy embarrassing?
After the gentle insertion of a small tube into the rectum, tubing carries the water in and out in a gently pressurized system. No sound, no odor and most people find a Colonic to be a very relaxing experience. You are laying on a massage table face up the entire time fully covered with a therapist working with you.
Is the procedure painful?
The only discomfort one might experience during a Colonic is right before a toxic release occurs it feels like slight pressure or gas pains. Most of the process is gentle leaving you with an overall light and empty feeling.
Can one become dependent on it?
No! Actually, one of its many benefits is increase muscle tone leaving the colon functioning at a higher level.
What about the use of laxatives or fleet enemas?
Laxatives aggravate the problem of constipation by interfering with the colon’s ability to eliminate normally on its own. Laxatives irritate and stimulate the colon by abnormally contracting to expel waste. In addition, the oral route of administration is the least optimal method of evacuation of the colon because very important digestive occurring in the stomach and small intestine are interfered with. Most laxatives precipitate dehydration and long- term use can be habit forming. Enemas only cleanse last portion missing most of the large intestine.
Will one cleansing completely empty the colon?
Almost never. Many of us have ten or more pounds of impacted feces in our colon. This hardened, rubbery material requires an active change in hydration and nutritional routine. One cleansing removes some, the second even more with the third a complete flush becomes possible. Your personal objectives will determine how many you wish to have. An initial series of between three to six sessions are recommended. Years of improper nutrition cannot possibly be reversed in a few hours. More colonics may be required in cases of chronic constipation or the atonic (sluggish colon condition). Following the initial program, it is advisable to have a series of three treatments every three to six months to maintain optimal colon health.
Can colon therapy wash away all bacteria, even the good?
Beneficial bacteria can only live in slightly acidic environment whereas the harmful ones thrive in an overly alkaline environment. Due to years of improper eating, lack of exercise and poor elimination most people have an alkaline colon. So, in order to create a proper breeding ground for healthy bacteria it’s helpful to flush away the bad bacteria and then replenish or replace. The great benefit of colon cleansing is to change the environment more quickly, effectively and healthfully having major benefit to increase absorption of vital nutrients.
Facts about Colon health
A healthy colon is essential to a healthy body. Conventional diets comprised of refined, processed foods, high in saturated fats, and low in fiber contribute to many problems associated with the large intestine. The elimination of waste products are a vital part of digestion and absorbtion. Waste material allowed to remain stagnant in the colon results in decomposition and putrefaction creating an increase of bacteria and toxins.
If the colon is weak or dysfunctional and does not properly release waste, the body builds up an overload of toxic debris. Then the other elimination organs consisting of the liver, kidneys, skin and lungs must work even harder to eliminate waste from the body.
• According to some estimates, over 70 million Americans suffer from bowel problems.
• Colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S. and over 100,000 Americans die annually to this disease.
• 100,000 people undergo colostomies in the U.S. per year.
• Many people who aren’t even aware they have a bowel problem are often in the worst condition of all.
There are several general causes for waste buildup:
~Bad dietary habits: eating low fiber, high fat foods; eating too much or too quickly, poor food combinations and/or drinking large quantities of liquids at meals that dilute digestive enzymes.
~Dehydration: drinking coffee, tea, alcohol or colas that contain caffeine dehydrate the bodyl.
~Emotional stress: the “fight or flight” stress reaction to anger frustration, fear, overwork and unhappy life circumstances all involve release of adrenaline. Adrenaline triggers defensive needs, like an alert mind and tense muscles, but slows or shuts down “non-essential systems” like digestion and elimination.
~Bad habits such as ignoring the call of nature or being in jobs that don’t allow you to go to the bathroom when you feel the need, which ruins the tone of the sigmoid and rectum muscles – the parts that push out the feces.
~Illness, long bed rest, anesthesia for an operation or pain medication can result in sluggish body functions.
~Physical stress: genetic or accidental impairment of nerve functioning or spinal misalignment.
