FAQs

The colon, or large intestine, is the end portion of the human digestive tract (food carrying passageway extending from the mouth to the anus). The colon is approximately 5 feet long and 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Its major functions are to eliminate waste and to conserve water. There are bacteria living in the colon which synthesise valuable nutrients such as vitamins “K” and portions of the vitamin “B” complex.

Waste material – especially that which has remained in the colon for some time, (i.e. impacted faeces, dead cellular tissue, accumulated mucus, parasites, worms, etc.) – poses several problems.

This material is quite toxic, and these poisons can re-enter and circulate in the bloodstream, making us feel ill, tired or weak. Impacted materials also impair the colon’s ability to assimilate minerals and the bacteria-produced vitamins.

A build-up of material on the colon wall can inhibit the colons’ muscular action, which can cause sluggish bowel movements, constipation, and other related disorders; meaning having a colonic can be extremely beneficial.

Colonic hydrotherapy or irrigation is a gentle internal bath using warm, purified water that can help to eliminate stored faecal matter, gas, mucus and toxic substances from the colon. The practice of colonics dates from around 1500 B.C. It can help to tone, exercise and reshape the colon, but colonics treatments also have a much broader effect. Additional benefits can often be observed throughout the body in the form of clearer skin, more energy and mental clarity, fewer headaches, improvement in circulatory, immune and weight problems and many other positive side effects.

Many other alternative therapists including homeopaths, acupuncturists, herbalists, refer clients to colonic practitioners, because by the detoxifying effect of colonics, their therapies tend to be more efficacious.

Yes, research has shown that colonic irrigation can help chronic constipation. By cleansing a large portion of the bowel, it can also help to prevent the possibility of future constipation, in addition to improving your body’s absorption of both water and nutrients.

While there is no definitive research that proves whether or not colonic hydrotherapy helps IBS; it can relieve symptoms such as bloating, gas, constipation and fatigue – symptoms people living with IBS typically suffer from.

Threadworms, tapeworms and ascaris can all live inside your intestines and colon. By removing blockages from your colon, it can release worms if you suffer from them. However, it’s important to remember that this isn’t always the case.

Symptoms of worms include cramps, dizziness, diarrhea and weight loss. If you think you might have worms, please visit your doctor.

There is a strong correlation between colonic irrigation and weight loss. A human being can hold up to eight meals before digestion begins, so a colon cleanse can help you to lose weight and kick-start your metabolism. Some of my clients have lost 1-2lbs after a colonic, whereas others have lost between 6-7lbs.

Colon hydrotherapy can also give you a flatter stomach, as it essentially cleanses the undigested food from your system.

Just bear in mind that the weight you lose will be from waste only, not fat or cellulite. By eating less, increasing your fibre intake, and moving and exercising more, you will achieve a more permanent weight loss. However, to keep off the weight after a colon cleanse, you need to have a healthy diet.

When done correctly, a colonic should never induce pain. Some clients may experience slight discomfort or unfamiliar sensations when the colon muscles contract – this sensation resembles cramping or pressure in the rectum, which is entirely typical.

Water or fluid is utilised to cleanse the colon, and stool (faeces) is expelled during the process.

When this stored waste is expelled, individuals can shed weight, sometimes up to 10 pounds through a series of colonics, and you can also reduce inches from around your waist.

It is claimed to potentially result in weight loss, improved digestion, heightened energy levels, and clearer thinking. However, most of these assertions lack substantiation and scientific backing. A minor pilot study conducted in 2016 observed enhanced gastrointestinal symptoms following colonic irrigation in individuals diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome.

Following a session of colon hydrotherapy, clients experience a sense of hydration, heightened awareness, and rejuvenation of physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

During a colonic, around 15-20 gallons of water flow through the five-foot-long colon, resulting in the elimination of waste equivalent to 15-16 bowel movements in some instances. Essentially, the introduction of water deceives the body into feeling the urge to defecate, prompting elimination.