How does colonic irrigation work exactly?
First let me say there is a huge difference between a colonic and an enema. Though they both introduce water into your rectum for cleansing, an enema only cleans the lower part of your colon whereas a colonic can cleanse the entire length of the colon. As for how it works. There are two systems (open or closed) in an open system water is introduced into your colon and you expel it when you feel full. This process goes on for about 45 minutes or so repetitiously. In the open system you are able to see what has come out as well as smell it. In a closed system there is one tube introducing water and another tube removing the water and waste. You do not see or smell what’s leaving your body. Again, this usually goes on for 45-60 minutes. As for benefits, different people will say different things. I recently visited a colonic hydrotherapist. I’ve suffered from chronic constipation virtually all my life, and generally went to the bathroom only 2-3 times a week. I had one colonic and within
