When the capacity of the colon to evacuate or detoxify is overwhelmed, toxins are reabsorbed into the body where they place a burden on the liver, lungs, kidneys and skin. There are many possible effects of the resultant auto-toxaemia, from headaches to serious acute illness. As well as the direct symptomatic effects, toxaemia places a large burden on the immune system, thus increasing susceptibility to any illness or disease process. The incidence of serious pathologies of the colon has been steadily increasing this century, primarily due to changes in dietary habits, it therefore makes sense to preventatively treat and regularly cleanse the colon, and to modify dietary habits with long term health benefits in mind.
Who can benefit from Colonics?
Anyone with a history of consuming a 'Western' diet, or one containing many refined or processed foods can benefit from colon cleansing and Colonic hydrotherapy. A short list of conditions and complaints which can be helped or resolved in combination with Colonic hydrotherapy can be found overleaf.
The importance of the direct relationship between colon health and general health cannot be over-emphasised.
How is a Colonic administered?
Warm water is gently introduced into the colon using only gravitational fall. In combination with massage techniques the water helps to soften and detach faecal matter and encrusted deposits from the bowel wall, these are then piped away directly into the soil pipe along with the waste water.