(Colonic Hydrotherapy)
Sorry we've been let down again, so still don't have this
service!
Until then the nearest we can recommend is:-
What is
Colonic Irrigation?
Colonic Treatment is aimed at assisting the
elimination of waste matter from the colon (large
intestine) and to improve the muscle tone of the
bowel. Colonic Hydrotherapy is a gently and safe
solution to help the body eliminate toxins from the
system. A flow of warm purified water is used to help
flush the colon of accumulated and impacted faecal
matter that can build up over time.
Colonic irrigation is sympathetically practiced by
trained naturopaths and colonic hyrdotherapists and the
utmost discretion is maintained throughout. The client
may be accompanied by a chaperone if they prefer.
Who might have a
Colonic & Why?
Although
Colonic Hydrotherapy has been around for decades it has become increasingly
popular in recent times due to an increase in media
interest highlighting the benefits. The Channel 4
programme - You are What you eat with Dr Gillian McKeith
in particular, with other celebrity approval including;
Princess Diana, Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York and
Kim Wilde.
Problems that someone may have colonic irrigation for
include;
- General body detoxification
- Bowel conditions i.e. IBS (Irritable Bowel
Syndrome), chronic constipation, Joggers Bowel,
diverticulitis and chronic candida yeast infestation
(also called candidaisis or bowel dysbiosis).
- Conditions considered secondary to poor bowel function e.g.
chronic fatigue, headaches, sinusitis, chest & lung
complaints (i.e. asthma), poor skin health,
recurrent urinary infections.
Short term Benefits of colonic treatment are often
reported as improved bowel function, clearer skin,
mental clarity and fewer headaches. Circulatory, immune
and weight problems often also improve with colonic
treatment, but are likely to take longer & further
treatments.
What's involved in a
Colonic Hydrotherapy session?
A detailed case history is taken before any treatment
is started to ensure suitability to treatment, likely
benefit and to screen for conditions where one would be
advised to seek medical assistance. As such, this
initial session usually lasts about an hour & half, and
further treatments are about an hour.
The warmed, purified water is introduced through a
specialise sterilised tube into the rectum at a low
pressure. This is either from a gravity feed system or
precisely regulated low pressure pump. The water is
simultaneously allowed to drain out through a relief
hole, with the waste matter, to maximise flow and
minimise any build up of pressure.
The
therapist then uses particular massage techniques to the abdominal area to stimulate the release of
gas, mucous and impacted waste, enabling the elimination of these toxic
materials.
What
about diet and nutritional supplements?
Diet will be assessed and dietary
advice given as appropriate.
A course of
nutritional and herbal colon cleansing dietary supplements many be advised
to aid the cleansing process. These usually include probiotics &/or
prebiotics to support the population of 'friendly' gut bacteria and to
replace those that get flushed out with the waste. Some nutritional
supplements i.e. vitamins, minerals &/or anti-oxidants may be indicated to
assist the process and improve general health and where candida overgrowth
is suspected, then some antifungal dietary supplements may be advised.
Might I need any
further treatments?
For optimum effect
usually a short course is advised for
most, but it really depends on the individual, their
diet, lifestyle, general state of health, etc. To stay
on top an occasional maintenance session may be
recommended.
The choice of
whether you have any further treatments is really up to
you!
Further
information on 'Colonics'
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