What is a Colonic Irrigation/Hydrotherapy and what are the benefits?
What is Colonic Irrigation/Hydrotherapy? Colonic Irrigation also known as Colonic hydrotherapy is the slow infusion of hot and cold water into the large intestine. It’s a way of cleansing the bowels through natural filtered water. The process is very gentle and is done with all disposable equipment. A small speculum is inserted into the rectum about 2-3 inches and the colon is then filled with water. Whatever fecal material is loosened within the 40-45 minutes of the colonic session you will see pass through a small window in the machine where the therapist and client can view and analyze the releases. Colonics are recommended to do once a week for four weeks. Here are 5 benefits that colonics can bring: 1. Alleviates gas- (that feeling of bloat, fullness and the so called belly “pooch” can be helped through colonics) 2. Helps with Constipation and weight ( Colonics help exercise your large intestine muscles making it contract (called peristalsis) and allows the colon to get a work out
