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| What is Colon Hydrotherapy? |
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The colon stands as the sewer system of our body. The colon is the place where the waste material of our body gets stored for elimination. Most of us ignore the need to take proper care of our colon which in turn results in constipation and diarrhea. Colon treatment is essential to release the accumulated congestion in the bowel.
Technological improvements have made its mark on many elements of our society; but unluckily our physical and mental health is not one of them. To cope with demanding work schedule in the highly competitive environment, this has indeed taken a toll on our health. As a result, most of us suffer from aching shoulder, neck, back and leg muscles. Instead of suffering in silence, nowadays people are going for professional help
Colon Hydrotherapy, also known as colonic irrigation is the introduction of micro-filtered temperature controlled water into colon via specially designed instrument called a speculum, by a trained professional therapist.
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Indications for Colon Hydrotherapy.
- Can be used in place of harsh laxative treatments in preparation for endoscopic examinations, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, and barium enemas.
- Can be used following chelation therapy.
- Can possibly benefit conditions such as acute fecal impaction, colitis, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, mild to moderate hemorrhoids, food poisoning, food allergies, influenza, Epstein-Barr virus, arthritis, and immune system disorders.
- Can be used pre- and postoperatively for colon cleansing and treatment of drug- and anesthetic-induced constipation.
- Can help prevent and correct constipation and/or diarrhea
- Can help relieve irritable bowel syndrome.
- Can help to improve digestion and elimination, enhancing the absorption of nutrients, while minimizing the absorption of waste material.
- Can relieve abdominal distension/flatulence.
- Can help to improve the tone of the colon.
- Can help to rebalance intestinal flora, reducing unfriendly bacteria proliferation.
- Can help to relieve skin conditions.
- Can take the burden off the liver.
- Can increase energy and well-being.
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Contraindications
- Congestive heart failure.
- Intestinal perforation
- Colitis
- Aneurysm.
- Severe anemia
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Cirrhosis.
- Colon cancer
- Fistulas.
- First trimester of pregnancy
- Abdominal hernia
- Renal insufficiency
- Recent surgery to the abdomen or digestive tract (within 6 months)
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