Colonic Hydrotherapy is a safe and easy method of cleansing the colon of toxic waste and toxins. This effective therapy has been used for hundreds of years to aid :-
Initial Consultation
Will include medical history, medicines, allergies, expectations, fears, explanations, reassurance and consent.
Method
Warm purified water will be gently introduced into the colon via a sterile speculum. It is not at all messy and there is never any odour. The procedure is not painful and your modesty is preserved. The client will feel safe and relaxed at all times.
£60.00 per session or 3 for £150.00
How can Colon Hydrotherapy help?
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. A practice
dating from around 1500 B.C., colonics can also help retonify and reshape the
colon.
However, colonics have a much broader effect than simply cleansing the colon.
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 people are referred to colonic practitioners by other alternative medicine
therapists including homeopaths, acupuncturists, herbalists, etc., since by
detoxifying the system using colonics, these therapies tend to be more
efficacious.
What is involved?
Your visit to a colonic therapist will involve the taking of your case history followed by an explanation of the procedure. The colonic itself will take about 45 minutes during which time water will be gently introduced into the colon via the rectum whilst your therapist uses special massage techniques to stimulate the release of stored matter. Your modesty is preserved at all times. Herbal and probiotics implants or enemas may be used, and your practitioner may advise beneficial dietary changes to further enhance your treatment.
Is it safe?
Yes. The water is introduced at a low gravitational pressure, so there is no danger of bowel perforation. All equipment is either disposable or disinfected using hospital approved disinfectant solutions, which kill all viruses, bacteria or fungi. Colonic hydrotherapy, unlike the use of laxatives, is not habit forming and actually improves the tone of the colon.
Will the colonic fix my bowel and my digestion?
Colonic hydrotherapy is a tool. It is a powerful tool that gives you a head start in improving your diet, lifestyle and exercise regime. However, a tool is only as good as the person using it. If you use colonics to help your body improve, feel younger and work more effectively, then this is what you will achieve. However, if you use colonic as roadside assistance only, then you will achieve a short-term rather than a long-term improvement.
Does it hurt?
The procedure does not cause pain. At the start of the procedure, you may experience a “strange” sensation of wanting to go to the toilet, but most people get used to this feeling in the first few minutes, and even find the colonic treatment “unexpectedly relaxing”.
How many treatments do I need?
It all depends on your condition and
on the results of the first colonic. If a condition has been building up for
years, it is unlikely that it will disappear completely after 40-50 minutes of
cleansing, but most people feel improvements after the very first session.
If you go on our maintenance programme between treatments, and you adopt
dietary and lifestyle modifications, if they are required, then the number of
colonics will be reduced, and the periods between colonics will be
longer.
However if you find it easier to come to Wellbeing Now, get on with the
treatment, and forget all about it till next time, we would recommend more
frequent treatments, to maintain a higher level of health.
Will I lose weight?
May be. Just bear in mind that you lose wastes only, not fat or cellulite. If you start eating less, increase your fibre intake, move more, chew better and drink more water, then you will achieve the weight loss.
What will I feel like after the treatment?
Generally, you will be able to
continue with your daily plans, drive, go back to work etc.
Some people feel energised straight away, some feel tired “in a nice way” - in
the same way as one feels tired after a good workout, some feel lighter, some
feel very hungry, some don’t feel like eating for hours afterwards….
In some instances people may feel quite tired as the detoxification process
kicks in deeper, and in these instances we recommend coming for a repeat
colonic without delay.
We don’t recommend eating heavy food and drinking alcohol, coffee or tea for 48
to 72 hours after the treatment, to get the full benefit of the detoxification
process.
Why do you recommend supplements after a colonic treatment?
In the ideal world, if you lived on
naturally fertile farmland and ate organic home-grown freshly cut vegetables,
berries and fruit, fish from the river, natural live yoghurt etc you would not
need any supplements (and, as a matter of fact, you would not need a detox
programme either!)
However, in the real world we need to assist our bodies to self-cleanse, hence
the need for supplementation.
What supplements would you recommend for maintenance between colonic treatments?
Probiotic supplements
are recommended to give a head start to the good bacteria, that populate our
bowel and that ensure absorption by the body of nutrients and vitamins from our
food.
Patrick Holford, Britain’s leading nutrition expert (author of the best-selling
“Optimum Nutrition Bible”) says:
“Supplements are needed to carry beneficial bacteria into the intestine to
re-establish a healthy colony. The role of these Bifidobacteria is to increase
acidity by producing lactic acid and acetic acid, and to inhibit undesirable
micro-organisms that would compete against them… Tissues densely covered with
beneficial organisms provide an effective blocking mechanism, deterring
invading pathogens”.
Digestizyme and Soya Lecithin promote healthy digestion. Other supplements improve bowel tone, cleanse bowel walls, bulk up the stool, remove gases and provide quality and regularity of elimination. We normally recommend only one or at most two supplements at a time, for relatively short periods of time, to help your body start working more efficiently. We get our supplements from reputable British and US suppliers, however most of them are still very inexpensive and present great value for money. A couple of supplements will cost you per day far less than a cup of cappuccino, a pint of lager or a glass of wine. Once you have invested a considerable sum of money into having a colonic, then low-cost maintenance definitely makes sense.
Can I have a colonic if I am having a period?
Yes you can. Please make sure you have a spare tampon or towel that you can use immediately after the treatment.
Can I have a colonic if I am pregnant?
We would not recommend colonics during pregnancy unless it is recommended and performed by a qualified medical practitioner specialising in pregnancy.
How soon after the childbirth can I have a colonic? Can I have it while I am nursing?
You can have a colonic 10-12 weeks
after a regular childbirth, unless you had complications or a caesarean. You
need to decide for yourself whether your body has recovered enough from the
shock of the childbirth. Make sure your stitches have healed fully, talk to
your doctor or nurse if in doubt.
You can have a colonic while you are nursing.
Will I be able to drive home after the colonic?
Most people do not find it difficult to drive back after their colonic treatment.
What equipment do you use?
We use the latest
models (portable and fixed) of CE-approved Aqua-Clinic Class 1 Medical Device
(pictured right), probably the gentlest colon hydrotherapy device with a great
hydrating ability, designed and manufactured in the UK to comply fully with UK
water board and health and safety requirements.
We also use infrared massagers, lymph drainage devices and abdominal heated
pads to make sure your treatment is pleasant and comfortable.
What is unique about the equipment we use?
• The systems are incredibly gentle: there is regulation of both temperature and pressure during the whole treatment.Do I have to leave my modesty at the door?
You certainly don’t need to. We use fully disposable kits: water line, waste line, speculum, undergarments, robe and incapads. You are covered all the time. The toilet and changing rooms are en-suite to ensure your complete privacy, and we have a douche that you can use.