Colon Hydrotherapy FAQ'S

Colon Hydrotherapy FAQ's

What is the Colon?
The Colon, also referred to as the large intestine or bowel is the last 1.5 meters of the digestive tract. An extremely important organ made up of muscle structure that moves digested food along by a natural peristalsis (wavelike movement), including completion of the digestive process
Other vital functions of the colon include absorption of water, nutrients as will as synthesis of certain vitamins of the B-complex and vitamin K.

How Will Colon Hydrotherapy Help Me?
The gentle infusion of filtered, temperature controlled water helps detoxify the body by flushing out old impacted faecal matter, dead cellular tissue, mucous, parasites etc..., that could have remained in the colon for sometime causing a toxic build-up making you feel ill, exhausted or weak etc....

Why Detox?
Feeling irritable, grumpy, exhausted, sensitive, sluggish, stressed, comfort eating or having problems sleeping?

These signs and many more may mean that your body is in need of a detox.
Due to modern lifestyles we are exposed to stress, processed/refined foods, partying and other factors that build up toxins in our bodies that make us unhealthy and cause health problems. Regular detoxifying helps prevent these problems. Colon Hydrotherapy can play a vital role in doing this.

Will I get Embarrassed?
Your dignity will be maintained thoughout your session, you'll be completely covered during the procedure with a towel.


What Preparation is Needed Before a Treatment?
No special preparation is required but afterwards it is advisable to eat lighter foods for the rest of the day. During the consultation before the treatment your diet and related health history can be discussed to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Is it a Safe Treatment?
Colon hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method of detoxifying your body by removing waste from the large intestine, without the use of drugs. By introducing filtered and temperature regulated water into the colon, the waste is softened and loosened; resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis (wavelike movement).

How Many Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatment depends on each individual and what they are wanting to achieve.

Will Laxatives or Enemas Achieve the Same Results?
Laxatives and enemas are not substitutes for colonic irrigation. Laxatives act as a chemical irritant and stimulate the muscular walls to abnormally contract to expel the irritating substances and over time can cause more problems than they solve.

Enemas are helpful to clean out the lowest 25 to 30cm of colon, but you are missing out approximately on a lot more of the colon. Therefore, laxatives & enemas do not clean the whole Colon the same as Colon Hydrotherapy.

What Will a Colonic do to My Colon?
The object is to cleanse and balance the colon by removing faecal matter from the walls of the colon as well as anything else that is in the colon (this can include mucus, trapped gas etc). The therapeutic effects of colonic irrigation is improved muscle tone of the colon, less toxisity in the bdy and a colon that works better.

Will it Help Me Lose Weight?
You would be amazed how much old hardened, faecal matter that can build up in your colon, causing sluggish bowel movements, making it difficult to loose excess weight.
While this is not a weight loss procedure, it is interesting to note that many clients who complete a series of colonic treatments often report significant weight loss.

Who will Benefit From Colon Hydrotherapy?
Most people will benefit from colonic irrigation, even if going to the toilet daily cleaning out the colon has many benefits and helps many clients with the following-
Acne, bloating ,bad breath ,body odor ,candida ,constipation colitis, eczema,diverticulosis, diarrhea, gas , hemorrhoids (mild to moderate), headaches, heartburn & indigestion problems , fatigue, food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, skin problems, stress, parastites, weight control and many more...

How Can I Tell If My Colon is Not Functioning Properly?
There are many signs of a dysfunctional colon, some of the common signs are constipation, bloating, bad breath, body odor, diarrhea, gas, fatigue, headaches, irritable, sluggishness, skin problems ....

Can a Colonic Wash Out Good Bacteria?
Colonic irrigation washes out the harmful bacteria we don't need to allow the good intestinal flora to increase. Good bacteria can only multiply in a clean environment. So each time you have a colonic your clearing out bad bacteria to allow friendly bacteria to grow, helping the colon to absorb nutrients better. Some people may need to take a good pro-biotic suppliment but advice will be given during the treatment.

What can I Expect After a Treatment?
Most likely you’ll be feeling great, lighter, a sense of well-being, a lifting of spirits, a balance in mood, improved sleep, improved skin condition and weight control, with better digestion, a decrease in heartburn and indigestion, and have regular bowel movements.