Frequently Asked Questions About Colonic Hydrotherapy

Is a colonic painful?
A colonic (colonic hydrotherapy) is not painful at all. A professional colon therapist is skilled at putting you at ease and minimizing discomfort. Most people actually enjoy the colonic and are especially pleased with the unaccustomed sensation of feeling lighter and initially cleaner afterward. Sometimes during a colonic, the colon muscles will contract suddenly expelling considerable amounts of liquid and waste into the rectum. This may feel like cramping or gas, and may create a feeling of urgency to empty the rectum. Such episodes, if they do occur, are brief and easily tolerated.

Is it embarrassing to have a colonic?
No, you will maintain your personal dignity at all times. You will be in a private room with only your therapist, who fully appreciates the sensitivity of the colonic procedure and will help you feel more comfortable. A small tube is gently inserted into the rectum and then you are completely covered. Rubber tubing carries clean water in and waste out in a gravity pressured water system.

What is the purpose of having a high colonic?
Waste material that remains in the colon can lead to severe health related problems. First, the waste material becomes toxic and can re-enter the body by circulating in the blood stream. Secondly, the impacted waste material  impairs the colon's ability to absorb and assimilate minerals, nutrients and  good  bacteria from our food and vitamins. Last but not least,  a build-up of toxic waste material in the colon wall leads to sluggish bowel movements and constipation..

Why not use enemas, suppositories or laxatives instead of having a colonic?
The over the counter products are not substitutes for colonics. Enemas are useful for emptying the rectum (the lowest part of  the colon). Suppositories are intended to do the same thing .Laxatives, particularly herbal laxatives, are intended  to undo the effects of temporary constipation. But the most successful method to cleanse your colon is colon hydrotherapy.

Are there any additional benefits I might expect from a colonic?
Yes, there are several. Working with a skilled colon therapist a colonic can be an enlightening, educational process. You will learn to expand your awareness of your body's functioning by including signals from your abdomen, your skin, your face and from your eliminations. You will find that using clues from your body you may be able to  spot the beginning of a developing condition. before it  becomes serious so that you can deal with it sooner rather than later. Also, the solar plexus is the emotional center of the body and the transverse colon passes directly through it. For example, if an emotional event is left uncompleted, it often results in physical tension being stored in the solar plexus, which can affect all the other organs of that area, including the colon. This on-going tightening of the colon muscle results in constipation.. Not only do colonics alleviate the constipation but they can help  you in create a fully holistic view of your body's function and  lead to a better quality of life.

Will a colonic clear up my skin?
Your skin actually "breathes" and is an important organ for elimination of waste material. Sometimes, if the colon, liver or kidneys are functioning poorly, the skin will be required to make up the difference. Surface eruptions on the skin may occur when toxins are released. Cleansing and healing the colon diminishes the burden placed upon the skin and the other elimination organs. When elimination is accomplished through  proper channels, the skin will very often clear up.

How long does a colonic take and how does it work?
In a 45 minute session approximately 15 gallons of water is used to gently flush the colon. By gently massaging your abdomen and certain pressure points, your therapist will  work loose and eliminate much more toxic waste than any other short-term technique.

Is there anything that I need to do to get ready for a colonic?
Since your abdomen will be massaged it is a good idea to eat or drink lightly  2 hours before  a colonic.
 

What can I expect after I had my colonic?
Most likely, you'll feel great. Probably you'll feel lighter and enjoy a sense of well-being. Not infrequently, someone having their first colonic will remark that it was one of the most wonderful experiences of their life. As soon as the colonic is finished you can carry on with daily routine. For some, the colonic may trigger several subsequent bowel movements for the next few hours, but there won't be any uncontrollable urgency or discomfort. It's also possible you may feel light-headed or chilled for a few moments following a colonic.