What to Expect With Colon Hydrotherapy
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Introduction
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Colon hydrotherapy or a colonic, as it is sometimes called, is when the large intestine or colon is gently flushed with filtered water. Colon cleansing has been practiced as far back as ancient Greece and was quite popular in the 1920s and 1930s. However, when some of the theories lost support, it fell out of favor with society until a relatively recent resurgence. The main theory behind colon cleansing is that undigested foods cause a buildup of mucous in the colon; this buildup of mucous makes toxins that are then released into the blood stream, causing the body to be poisoned. When this happens, you can have symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, weight gain and low energy.
Reasons to Have Colon Hydrotherapy
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There are many reasons for colon hydrotherapy. Some people do it because it makes them feel better and improves their mood. Others say having regular colon hydrotherapy has cured their chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea and headaches. Some even claim it has helped them lose weight. Then there are those who do it simply for prevention purposes. They may not have experienced any symptoms indicating toxins being released into the bloodstream, but they want to be sure they never do.
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What Happens During Colon Hydrotherapy?
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Your first colon hydrotherapy session lasts about an hour and a half, and if you decide to have others in the future, they will, generally speaking, last about an hour. You will be asked to change into a medical gown and to recline on your side on a comfortable massage table. Then the practitioner will discuss what your needs are with you and tell you how the equipment works. The practitioner will then palpate your abdomen to find areas where fecal matter may be impacted in your colon. At this point, a plastic tube will be inserted about 2 inches into your anus. This should not be uncomfortable unless you have inflamed hemorrhoids. The equipment allows the practitioner to control the temperature and the pressure of the water, and he will set it so water is slowly flowing into the tube and into your colon. Some time later, the practitioner will reverse the pressure and flow of the water and the water along with waste products will be sucked from your colon back through the tube and directly into the septic system. While this is happening, she may massage the bottoms of your feet, shins or abdomen. At the end, the tube is removed, and you can go to the restroom to release anything that is left in your colon. While this should take care of any leftover water, your body may release a bit more later in the day.
Possible Side Effects
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While not everyone experiences side effects from colon hydrotherapy, there are some cases where people do. Possible side effects are nausea, vomiting, cramps, dizziness, bowel perforation and infection. While these are rare, they do sometimes happen. The best way to avoid side effects is to be sure your practitioner is licensed by a national organization that your state recognizes and whose standards your practitioner follows.
Who Should Not Have Colon Hydrotherapy
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There are some people who should not have colon hydrotherapy because it would be detrimental to their health. Those who have diverticulitis, Chrone's Disease, ulcerative colitis or inflamed or internal hemorrhoids or tumors should not do colon hydrotherapy. Because you could have one of these and not know it, it is a good idea to talk to your physician before undergoing colon hydrotherapy.
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