Colonic Hydrotherapy

Colonic Irrigation or Hydrotherapy can help to cleanse the body by aiding the passage of waste faecal material from the colon. Colon cleansing can also help to gently exercise the colon and prompt it into a more regular function. After a Colonic Irrigation (Hydrotherapy) treatment many people experience a feeling of extra energy. It supports general detoxification of the body. Your body feels lighter and you have greater clarity of thought.

Colon cleansing can produce other health benefits such as clearer skin, longer term vitality and fewer headaches.

Your visit to the Practice will involve the taking of your case history followed by an explanation of the procedure. The Colonic treatment itself will take up to 45 minutes, during which time warm filtered water will gently wash out the colon while a special massage technique, which is used to stimulate the release of stored matter. Advice is available on 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 treatments.

The number of treatments needed depends on the person. This may vary from only one treatment to several treatments spread out over a period of time.

In the hands of a trained registered colon therapist colonic irrigation (Hydrotherapy) is both a safe and beneficial treatment. The treatment is not painful but you will feel mild pressure. There are a few contraindications to colon cleansing with colonics and if there is any doubt it is best to check with us.

Colonic Hydrotherapy, unlike the use of laxatives, is an alternative treatment that is not habit forming and actually improves the tone of the colon.

For more information see www.colonic-association.org.