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1004 S. Olde Oneida St
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Colon Hydrotherapy And FAQ's

Colon Hydrotherapy is a safe and effective procedure of cleansing the colon of accumulated wastes and toxins without the use of laxatives or drugs.  Our hectic lifestyle today is filled with convenient food, fast food, processed & refined food, additives & preservatives.  Not to mention enormous amounts of food we are taking in each meal! What's normal today is eating until you need to unbutton your top pants button but unfortunately, that isn't normal...or healthy.  Your body has to work twice as hard to digest the massive amount of food and eating to live has taken a backseat to living to eat.  Everything plays a part in your colon health. Stress, worries, negative thinking & emotions all contribute to the build-up of toxins within your system.  Fermenting waste is a perfect place for parasites, candida (yeast) to multiply and grow creating inflammation, sickness and discomfort.  



Why Colon Hydrotherapy?
Poor colon hygiene and eating a diet of mucus producing foods causes waste material to move sluggishly and form a stagnant lining in the colon which can remain in the colon for years cutting back elimination. 
If you suffer from any of the following, you could benefit from a cleanse:
Low energy
Constipation
Diarrhea
Headaches
Bad breath
Body odor
Gas
Bloating
Candida
Parasites
Overweight
Skin problems
Stress, anxiety, depression, tension
Inflammation


Colon Facts:
Colon Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death of all cancers in the United States.  According to the ACS, 90% of all cancers could be avoided by changing lifestyle and diet.

Aside from pain relievers, more money is spent on laxatives than any other over-the-counter medication.  Roughly 18,000 tons of laxatives are sold each year in the United States.

A healthy normal colon should weigh approximately 3-5 pounds at full capacity.  The colons capacity is 64 ounces on average.

The colon cleansing process can cause a "healing crisis"...sometimes we get worse before we can get better.

Ideal transit time should be anywhere from 17-24 hours from the time a substance is ingested to the time it is eliminated.

The colon has no pain receptor nerves; once pain or discomfort has become apparent, the condition has become very serious and in need of immediate attention.

It takes 15 enemas to do the job of 1 colon hydrotherapy session.

The average person doesn't take care of the bowel until a problem becomes evident.

The longer it takes feces to move the more water is absorbed making it harder and compact and elimination becomes difficult and painful.

ALL NUTRITION AFFECTS THE BOWEL


History of Colon Cleansing:
Hippocrates in 500 B.C. suggested using enemas for fever therapy.
Pliny from 77 A.D  identifies the origin of the enema from the Ibis bird of Egypt which drew water into its beak and self administered the enema. The enema of the 17th century was so popular that "no home was without one".  At the turn of the century, colon therapy gained the attention of such physicians such as Dr. Wiltsie, Dr. Waddington, Dr. Jensen and Dr. Walker.

Contraindications:
Colon Hydrotherapy is not to be given with the following conditions unless prescribed by your doctor:
Abdominal Hernia
Aneurysm
 Carcinoma of the Colon
Cirrhoisis
 Congestive Heart Failure
Fissures
 GI Hemorrhage/Perforation
Renal Insufficiency
 Recent Abdominal Surgery (within 6 months)
Severe Anemia
Severe Hemorrhoids
Ulcerative Colitis
Uncontrolled Hypertension


The Day Before Your Session:
Try to drink as much water as possible throughout the day (aim for a gallon of water).  That will help to rehydrate your body and it will make your cleansing experience more thorough. 
Avoid alcohol, dairy, meat, fried foods and sugar.  
Consume as much fruits, vegetables and salads as you would like. It should be 50% of your diet the day before your cleanse.

The Day Of:

  • Drink as much water as possible up until your appointment. 
  • Try not to eat anything 1-2 hours before coming in as that will allow for your body to digest what you had eaten earlier that day. 
  • Please arrive 10-15 mins. before your scheduled time for paperwork and consultation.  

  After your session, do not eat anything  raw such as salads, spicy or rich foods/sauces.  Ideal foods would be grilled or steamed vegetables, light proteins such as chicken, fish or non-cream based soups. 
Avoid alcohol the day of your session. 

You can go about your normal daily activities.  Try to avoid or limit strenuous activities. 
Finally, relax and enjoy an overall feeling of wellbeing!

If you have any questions at any time, please don't hesitate to call or email.



F.A.Q.'s

 

 

 

 

What Will Colon Hydrotherapy Do For Me?

  • It will improve your workout efforts.
  • Use it as a stepping stone to a lifestyle change or as a preventive measure.
  • Some people experience symptoms of constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, parasites, difficulty losing weight, headaches, fatigue or abdominal pain and they cleanse their system to help alleviate their symptoms.
  • Help improve immunity.
  • It is an excellent way to begin and end a cleanse or fast.

 

What Will Colon Hydrotherapy Do For The Colon?

  • A cleanse will soften and loosen the accumulated toxic fecal matter that has been able to harden over the years.  Poor diet, stress and pollution lead to toxins building up in your body.  If the colon is clogged, constipation disease and sickness will develop.
  • A cleanse will exercise the muscles in the colon.  Allowing the colon to fill-up and empty on its own improves peristalsis.  The more you work your colon muscles, the more regular you will become. 
  • The gentle flow of water along with abdominal massages help to eliminate the bulging pockets of waste.
  • A cleanse will stimulate reflex points in the colon.  The colon is connected to every system and organ in the body. 

Will I Experience Pain or Discomfort?

No.  If you experience a cramping feeling during your session it’s because your colon isn’t used to working so hard to push out dry, hard fecal matter.  The colon can become weak when you aren't having daily bowel movements.  The cramping feeling usually will subside after you eliminate. It is best to relax and listen to your body and eliminate when need be.

 

Are Cleanses Safe For Me?

 

Definitely! A cleanse is done with disposable tubing (the size of a pencil with a rounded tip) and everything is disinfected after each session.  The water is purified so you are receiving chemical, contaminant free water.  If you have a clogged colon, the good bacteria can't survive and is overwhelmed with the bad bacteria so a cleanse will remove both the good and bad.  You are given an oral probiotic after each session.  Most people eliminate once every 2-3 days.  Think about what is building up in your system!

How Long Is The Large Intestine?

Your large intestine (colon) is 5-6 feet long and 2 ½ inches in diameter.  The digestive system, from mouth to rectum is 22 feet long.


Do Colon Cleansers Work With Colon Hydrotherapy?

Absolutely, colon cleansers work to create bulk due to their fiber content so the transit time is faster rather than slower.  Fiber also carries moisture which helps to soften existing fecal matter.  Colon Hydrotherapy is an effective way to loosen and clean the turns and bends in the colon. Colon Cleansers can’t do that alone.  Eating a clean diet, receiving colon hydrotherapy sessions and supplementing with a colon cleanser is the best way to ensure a clean healthy colon! 

 

How Does A Person Know If They'll Benefit From Colon Hydrotherapy?

 

Everyone can benefit from detoxing and cleansing.  Each day our bodies are exposed to toxins and pollutants from the air we breath, the foods we feed our bodies and the water we drink.  Refined foods, low fiber foods, lack of water and exercise, poor digestion and, of course, stress all play a part in our GI health problem.  When toxins build-up faster than they can be eliminated, the toxins accumulate and create an unhealthy environment leading to sickness, disease and chronic inflammation. 

 

How Does A Person Feel After?

Most people feel great!  Most people notice they don’t feel as heavy or bloated and they feel a lot lighter.  More energy (due to elimination of toxins), better digestion and less gas are just a few benefits.  You may feel as though you have a stuffy nose after and that is completely normal.  It is just a result of some toxins being reabsorbed back into your body. 

 

Are Laxatives And Colon Cleanses The Same?

No, your colon has to do the work of taking in the water and pushing it out.  Because only purified water is used, it is impossible for the colon to become dependent.  The more colon irrigations you have, the stronger your colon will become and it will be able to function normally on its own. 

 

What Is Auto-Intoxication?

When the colon walls become coated with fecal matter than hasn’t been eliminated toxins back up into your system.  This hampers the absorption of vitamins and nutrients; it also creates a breeding ground for bad bacteria.

 

I Am Going To Lose Beneficial Bacteria...

If you aren’t eliminating a minimum of 2 feet per day and it’s not a bulky load you probably have a toxic colon.  Having a toxic colon would inhibit good bacteria from flourishing so during a colon hydrotherapy session you are wiping out old, stagnant, foul fecal matter and bacteria.  After your session, you are given an oral probiotic (friendly flora).

How Many Bowel Movements Are Normal?
You should be eliminating 2-3 times per day or as often as you eat.  From the time you eat to the time you eliminate should be 17-24 hours.  As an example, if you at 5 meals on Monday, you should be eliminating 5 times on Tuesday.  It should be a minimum of 2 feet and 1 ½  to 2” in diameter.  If you are getting enough fiber in your diet, it should float.  Other characteristics of healthy poop are light color, it should break apart when you flush and there shouldn’t be any odor.  You shouldn’t have to strain or push.  If you have diarrhea, loose stools or a combination of loose then hard stools, your colon is probably unbalanced.  


21 Reasons to Cleanse & Replenish

by Becky Natrajan, M.D.

  1. Strengthen the Immune System. Cleansing impurities and flooding the body with high grade essential nutrients strengthens the immune system. Some studies indicate that a healthy dose of high grade, absorbable protein will strengthen your immune system by as much as 500%.
  2. Love Your Liver. A clean, healthy liver supports metabolism and burns fat. A healthy liver promotes normal thyroid function and when the thyroid is healthy, your metabolism and energy levels escalate.
  3. Support Healthy Brain Chemistry. When your body can effectively absorb and digest fats and protein, it converts these nutrients into healthy brain chemicals. When your brain chemistry is aligned, you will make healthier food selections.
  4. Restore Antioxidants. Toxic compounds create "free radicals" that have the potential to damage cellular DNA-thus leading to cancer, weakened immune systems and accelerated aging.  Antioxidants are substances that block free radical formation and destroy already formed free radicals.
  5. Free yourself from stress. In herbal medicine, adaptogens are used to help the body "adapt" to imbalances that stress the body externally or internally. Replenishing the body's needed adaptogens assists in the body's own self-regulatory systems, thus reducing stress.
  6. Maximize Absorption of Essential Nutrients. Maximizing absorption of nutrients helps to fuel the internal body to support all major organ systems including the circulatory, musculoskeletal, and neurological systems.
  7. Aid Digestion. Herbs such as suma, peppermint, fennel seed, and licorice have been used in many cultures to support and aid in digestion. Peppermint is a nontoxic digestive remedy that can provide relief from gas, bloating, nausea, and gastric upset. Peppermint has a calming effect on the smooth muscle of the intestinal tract and is felt to promote the flow of bile from the gallbladder into the small bowel, thus aiding in the digestion of fats.
  8. Rejuvenate Your Cells with Ionic Minerals. Minerals are the key to enzyme activation in our digestive tract. When minerals are present, our intestines allow for ultimate absorption of vitamins and essential nutrients. Modern lifestyle has taken its toll on our digestive/elimination organs. Ionic (charged) minerals are the most easily absorbed by our body.
  9. Support Your Vital Organs.  If your body is overwhelmed with impurities, gentle cleansing herbs and essential nutrients will allow it to eliminate toxins through the liver (the major detoxifying organ of the body), colon, urinary tract, sweat glands, skin pores, and the lymphatic system much more effectively.
  10. Lose Weight and Feel Great. Studies have shown that fat cell provide the perfect
    environment for holding onto toxins. This is our body's natural mechanism for protecting itself from dangerous, often deadly toxins. Cleansing aids in the body's ability to flush fat and increase metabolism.
  11. Eliminate Unhealthy Cravings. The healthy body will crave healthy things. The unhealthy body will crave unhealthy things. Cleansing and replenishing allows the internal body to create an environment that craves good, nutritious food.
  12. Enhance Cellular Communication. Our cells want two things: good nutrients and a clean environment in which to communicate. Cleansing provides our cells with both.
  13. Build Muscle. Cleaning and then replenishing with pharmaceutical grade organic whey protein provides the body with essential amino acids that are the building blocks for the development of lean, dense muscle.
  14. Address Diabetes. Type II diabetes is a serious disease that is rampant because of our
    lifestyles. Effective weight loss and fueling of the body can aid in the body's ability to restore normal sugar levels.
  15. Beautify The Skin. Our skin is the largest organ of our body. Cleansing and replenishing rejuvenates our skin, making us appear younger and more supple.
  16. Create Abundant Energy. Better sleep cycles, achieved through cleansing, provide the body with stamina, energy, and mental clarity throughout the waking hours.
  17. Balance Your Hormonal System. Cleansing and replenishing balances hormone levels, leading to a feeling of constant well being, increased stamina and increased sexual desire.
  18. Slow the Effects of Aging. Toxins and nutritional deficiency can lead to premature aging on an internal and external level. Cleansing and replenishing allows our cells the ability to attach the affects of aging head on. A younger appearance along with incredible energy is often the result!
  19. Address Cancer. Researchers suggest that approximately 90,000 cancer deaths may be
    related to obesity and are therefore, preventable. For almost all cancers, the risk of death increases coincident with body mass increases. Cleansing and replenishing often results in significant weight loss and, thus can reduce the risk of cancer.
  20. Enhance Elimination. Refined, processed, low fiber foods, animal fats, lack of exercise,
    dehydration, and an ever-increasing level of stress all contribute to an irritable bowel and to sluggish elimination from the intestinal tract. Cellular cleansing and replenishing with fiber rich nutrients allows for better colonic elimination of impurities and is essential in the prevention of intestinal disorders.
  21. Never Diet Again! Cleansing and refueling the body is an "anti-diet" approach to optimal health and weight manangement. "Diets" are often imbalanced and neither strengthen the immunes system nor rid the body of toxins. Imbalanced diets rob the body of essential nutrients and only offer temporary results. Why not embrace a program that gives the body the right nutrients, the right balance, and the ability to once and for all chronically defend itself against the battle of
    the bulge?

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