Colonic
hydrotherapy or irrigation is a gentle internal bath using warm,
purified water that can help to
eliminate stored faecal matter, gas, mucus and toxic substances
from the colon.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Your visit to a registered colonic therapist will involve the
taking of your case history followed by an explanation of the
procedure. The colonic itself will take 30-45 minutes during which
time water will be gently introduced into the colon via the rectum
whilst your therapist uses special massage techniques to stimulate
the release of stored matter. Your modesty is preserved at all
times. Herbal and probiotic implants may be used and your
practitioner may advise beneficial dietary changes to further
enhance your treatment. No fasting or special measures are
necessary prior to a first treatment but colon cleansing programmes
may be advised between sessions.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?
This depends upon the individual case and advice will be given at
the first consultation. This may vary from only one treatment to a
number spread out over a period of time, after which preventative
or maintenance treatment may be continued.
IS IT SAFE?
Yes. The water is introduced at a low gravitational pressure, so
there is no danger of bowel perforation. All equipment is either
disposable or disinfected using hospital approved disinfecting
solutions, which kill all viruses, bacteria and fungi. Colonic
hydrotherapy, unlike the use of laxatives, is not habit forming and
actually improves the tone of the colon.
