Why is colon cleansing essential to your health?

Colon Hydrotherapy effectively removes stagnant faecal material from the colon walls, preventing the build up of toxins in the portal and lymphatic system, resulting in a reduced load on the liver. In addition, the treatment removes mucous, gas, parasites and cellular debris, and improving the peristaltic action of the colon (muscular action of the colon to push waste through) and better absorption of nutrients from food.
It is estimated that over 90% of disease can be contributed directly or indirectly to an unhealthy digestive system. One authority in America has estimated that the number of suffers of IBS is secondary only to the common cold and is the most frequent cause of time off work.

A healthy colon is the key to living a healthy life!

Colon Hydrotherapy:
The Key to Good Health and Vitality!
by Cheryl Ashby, C.C.T.

Normal Colon


Abnormal Colon


The colon (large intestine), is the end portion of the human digestive tract. The colon is approximately 5 to 5½ feet long and 2½ inches in diameter.

Its major functions are to conserve water in the body... and to eliminate waste from the body. There are "friendly" bacteria living in the healthy colon which synthesize valuable nutrients such as vitamins 'K' and portions of the 'B' complex. But unfortunately...

The average American does not have a healthy colon!

I'll bet you didn't know that the average person -- one who is neither overweight, nor noticeably allergic to things -- may have 10 to 25 pounds of dried fecal matter in their colon! But that's for someone who is at normal weight for their height and age...

If you're overweight or a highly allergic person...
You might be carrying around a lot more than that!

The typical American diet, consisting of high-fat, low-fiber, refined junk foods... including flour, meat, fat, sugar, alcohol, preservatives and toxins, is the primary reason the colon becomes so unhealthy. The toxins generated from accumulated waste matter in the colon, are responsible for many body imbalances... which can lead to very serious weight and health problems!

Furthermore, the average American diet includes less than a fraction of the fiber foods necessary to promote elimination of toxins from the body. Poor diet, improper food-combining and lack of dietary fiber make maintenance of a healthy colon virtually impossible. As a consequence...

It is very common to find people with unhealthy and weakened digestive systems!

“Virtually all weight challenges can be traced to imbalances in the
colon/digestive tract as either a primary contributor... or a secondary
problem which accentuates slowdowns in other critical body systems, like the endocrine (glandular) system and the circulatory system.”

Toxins present in the unhealthy colon can be transported into the circulatory system... And soon the body may be unable to properly metabolize food and fat, or to provide vital energy for living!

A classic sign of colon toxicity in women -- and one of their most common complaints about their figures -- is their potbelly. This condition may be very simple to correct by adopting an improved health regimen. A distended abdomen, may indicate a more serious problem and the presence of a fecal ball in the colon which gathers more and more coatings the longer it remains.

The colon depicted below is characteristic to a person who consumes mixed-cooked foods, including any average amount of meat and starches.

Do you experience any of these health problems?
Constipation
Diarrhea
Frequent Severe Headaches
Backaches
Fatigue
Bad Breathe (Halitosis)
Foul Body Odor
Irritability
Chronic Skin Problems (Acne)
Frequent Mental Confusion
Abdominal Gas & Bloating
Lower Back Pain
Sciatic pain
Low Energy & Vitality
Low Resistance to Colds
Frequent Infections

These all can be indications you need to cleanse your body's elimination system.

Colon Hydrotherapy is an excellent way to accomplish this objective!

Benefits which may be accomplished by Colon Hydrotherapy:

Cleansing
Toxic material is broken down so it can no longer harm your body or inhibit assimilation and elimination. Fecal debris built up over a long period is gently removed over a series of irrigations. Once this impacted material is removed, your colon can again begin its normal elimination function. A colon hydrotherapy session may be considered a rejuvenation treatment for your body.

Exercises
The build up of toxic debris weakens the colon and impairs its function. Gentle filling and emptying of the colon can improve peristaltic (natural muscular contraction) activity, which aids efficient removal of waste material.

Reshapes
Over time, the natural shape of a problematic colon will become distorted, causing even more problems. The gentle water action and massage techniques of the therapist will help eliminate protruding pockets of waste and narrow, spastic constrictions. After a series of colon hydrotherapy treatments, the colon gradually begins to resume its natural shape.

Stimulation of Reflex Points
Every system and organ of the body is connected to the colon by reflex points. A colon hydrotherapy session stimulates these reflex points, thereby effecting the corresponding body parts... In a beneficial way similar to reflexology.

I don't have any health problems... Can colon hydrotherapy help me too?

Maybe colon hydrotherapy sounds good for some people... But not YOU!

You eat a high-fiber diet, drink lots of water, exercise and eliminate with regularity.

Yes, even healthy people can benefit from a series of colonic irrigations... Waste deposits may remain trapped in your colon for weeks, months or even years, despite following a strict health regimen!

Consider this reported case... During a colon hydrotherapy session, a 54 year-old woman in Atlanta, Georgia discovered that her body had released a residue of barium.

But she had only be given barium once in her life — when she was just 7 years old — 47 years earlier!

It had remained trapped in her colon all those years, until the colon hydrotherapy session released it...

A buildup of old, putrefied fecal waste can block proper digestion, nutrient absorption, waste elimination and provides an excellent breeding ground for germs and parasites . . .

Worldwide, it is estimated that 200 million people are infested by intestinal parasites.

Parasites are man's deadliest enemy... they kill more people annually than do cancers! Symptoms associated with parasite infestation can include restless sleeping, fatigue, poor assimilation and absorption of nutrients, food cravings (especially for sugars and breads), as well as an inability to feel satisfied after a large meal.

The best way to maintain a healthy colon and good digestion is to:
• Eat a natural wholesome, high-fiber, low-fat diet.
• Drink plenty of pure water daily.
• Exercise on a regular basis and try to avoid stress.

But this may not be enough... Consider the benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy!

The following depicts a healthy colon and the reflex points corresponding to various body organs and health conditions.

Colon hydrotherapy has helped many people to overcome difficult health problems and is helping many more to maintain good health into the future. For these people... Colon hydrotherapy has proven to be...

The key to living a healthier, more vibrant life!

How Colon Hydrotherapy will help you?

Each person's experiences will be different depending on their condition however you may notice a variety of the following:
- Clearing the colon of old, hardened, waste material and harmful toxins
- Restoring proper pH balance to the body
- Promoting a return of normal, regular bowel movements
- Stimulating the immune systems
- Decreasing of bloating
- Decrease of wind or gas
- Allowing freer passage of nutrients into the blood
- Improved digestion
- Increasing prevention of toxic absorption via healthy mucous lining of the colon providing a favourable environment for bacteria and micro flora for digestion (supplementation benefits this process)
- Lifting of your spirits
- Balancing of mood swings
- Decrease in heartburn and indigestion
- Improved sleep
- Clearer and sharper mind
- Skin improvements
- Decrease in food cravings
- Improvement of Candida and IBS symptoms
- Improved energy
- Decrease in cellulite
- Decrease in food sensitivities and intolerance's
- An increased assimilation of nutrients
- Increased hair lustre
- Weight loss
Colon therapy is not a cure, but it is a valuable procedure and treatment for a wide variety of different health conditions.

Everybody is Sick !!!

In North America today, almost everybody is ill. If you look at your family, friends, and co-workers, and question them very carefully you will find that virtually everybody has a health challenge, many of which are significant. How many people do you know in their 20's and 30's, who are suffering from chronic fatigue, and many of them may not even know it, because they think they are normal? They think it's normal to be in a constant state of tiredness and having low energy levels, despite receiving adequate rest. How many people do you know in there 40's and 50's that have recently died of cancer? In reality, the health of the North American population is deteriorating. We may be living longer, but we are not living healthier, and the quality of life for the average North American over the age of 45 has decreased significantly in the last 10 years.

I had been suffering with many health problems, even from the age of a young girl. But my life was revolutionized when I had my colon irrigation. I was always tired and never had the energy I thought I thought I should have had, but now I feel young and energized again. I was always sick it seemed, that whatever flu bug or sickness was going around, I was sure to get it. But now I very rarely get sick at all. My level of health has improved a 100%. Colon irrigation has truly given me back my health.

Dr. Bernard Jensen

"What would happen if the pipes got all plugged up with some unmovable material so that the system failed to move waste? It wouldn't take very long before a crisis developed and a huge sanitation problem would threaten health and society."

As Dr. Bernard Jensen D.C., Ph.D., Nutritionist states in his book, Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management,

Digestive Problems

Of the many challenges that North Americans face, problems with the digestive system are among the most dangerous. Problems with the large intestines, more commonly known as the colon, are among the top of that list. According to the Royal Society of Medicine of Great Britain "More than 65 different health challenges are caused by a toxic colon." Many illnesses and disease are directly related to improper digestion of food and inadequate care of our bowels. Our bodies come with a complete system of checks and balances to determine which substances are useful and which are waste. However, our environment and lifestyles have compromised, and in most cases, damaged the quality of this system to do an adequate job of protecting us from illness and disease.

Colon Hydrotherapy FAQ

Who should have this treatment?
Because a malfunctioning colon can trigger 80% of all diseases, almost all people need a series of Colonics, and notice an improvement in their health. The procedure cleanses the colon of accumulated fecal matter, mucous deposits, gas and toxins.

Is Colon Hydrotherapy safe?
Absolutely. All equipment is sterilized, and the water is pre-filtered. The water pressure is low (1 psi), so there is no danger of perforating the bowel. Thousands of Colonics have been given safely over the years, and unlike laxatives, colon hydrotherapy is not habit forming actually improves bowel tone.

Is Colon Hydrotherapy the same as an enema?
No. Colon Hydrotherapy will only clean out about 12 inches of the rectum and the bowel area; however, a enema will aim to cleanse the whole of the colon (approx. 5ft. long and 2 inches in diameter). Unlike enemas, Colon Hydrotherapy doesn't irritate the bowel because we use only water, rather than harmful chemicals.

• Contrary to some schools of thought, Colon Hydrotherapy doesn't make the bowel lazy, but stimulates and exercises the colon through the use of warm water.
• Colon Hydrotherapy cleanses the colon, emptying the pockets thereby helping to reduce waste, infection and inflammation. This, in turn, helps to improve muscular contractions.
• Re-educates the colon so it returns to its more original form.
• Balances the micro-flora ecosystem by removing the old waste and excessive overgrowth of bad bacteria, thus allowing the good bacteria to thrive.
• Helps to synthesis the B vitamins whilst increasing the absorption of other nutrients through the colon walls.
• Helps to decrease the enterotoxins re-entering the body (Leaky gut syndrome).
• Decreases the risk of cancer by removing old waste products and ensuring that the bowel works properly.
• Improves bowel transit time.

Is Colon Hydrotherapy painful?
Sometimes people can have slight cramping or can feel pressure building-up in the stomach. This feeling usually passes very quickly and generally occurs when gas is shifting. However, herbs may be used to aid this. Generally, the treatment is very relaxing and some people even fall asleep during the procedure!

Where can the old fecal debris in the bowel be found?
It can be stuck in the pockets of the bowel or stuck to the bowel wall like glue. This causes irritation and inflammation and so Colon Hydrotherapy are good to help remove this. Herbs will help shift further deposits.

Is there any danger of transmitting disease through the equipment?
Only if the equipment hasn't been sterilized properly. However, we only use disposable specular that are disposed after each use. This ensures our clients that fungus, bacteria, and viruses will not be transmitted to our clients.

Are there any circumstances in which Colonic Hydrotherapy isn't recommended?
Your therapist will take a detailed history to ensure that this procedure will be safe for you, if there is any doubt, we will recommend an alternative treatment. As a guide people who have the following health complaints are advised not to undertake the treatment:

• Severe cardiac disease
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure/ hypertension
• Congestive cardiac failure
• Aneurysm
• Severe anemia
• Gastro-intestinal perforation or hemorrhage
• Severe hemorrhoids
• Cirrhosis of the liver
• Carcinoma/cancer of the colon or rectum
• Abdominal hernia
• Recent colon or rectal surgery
• Renal insufficiency
• Severe prostate problems
• Pregnancy

How many treatments will I need?
Colon Hydrotherapy is administered in a series of treatments. The number of Colon Hydrotherapy needed varies for each individual. Your individual toxicity level determines the number of Colon Hydrotherapy you will need. But, a series of Colon Hydrotherapy is necessary to remove the impacted material from the colon wall. The washing is very gentle and works by virtue of repeated cleanings not by force. If there is continued undigested food, heavy mucus, dark encrustations or heavy toxins, it is recommended that you continue treatments until you are freed of these substances.

Do you suffer with any of the following symptoms or conditions?

Parasitic Infestations
Auto-Intoxication
Constipation
Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Diverticulitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Cohn's Disease
Candida
Allergies
Chronic Headaches
Acid Reflux
Itchy Ears, Nose, or Anus
Skin Irritation
Nausea
Uncontrollable Weight
Loss of Appetite
Hiatus Hernia
Premature Agingv
Forgetfulness
Heartburn
Prostate Problems
Depression or Mood Swings
Lethargy
Lack of Vibrant Health

Rid your body of toxins, pollutants, and parasites to allow your body to naturally regenerate itself back to vibrant health. The building blocks to an effective parasitic cleansing program should always include the removal of waste in the colon. If the colon is not functioning at optimal abilities, poor digestion will always culminate with toxic waste materials in the bowels. The intestinal track functions as both the nutrient absorption and the waste removal system of the body. It is a dysfunctional colon coupled with the presence of toxic waste in the bowels, which generally forms the breeding grounds for most of the common parasitical infestations that we humans suffer from. This toxic waste creates the environment in which intestinal parasites thrive and propagate. Autointoxication (reabsorbing your own bowel toxins) is responsible for many of the nagging chronic symptoms that people complain of. Unfortunately, the condition of a dysfunctional bodily waste removal system is one of the most prevalent conditions in modern society; but it doesn't have to remain this way.

Benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy

"Take Responsibility for your own Health because Health is Wealth"

Our body contains one big sewage system. All activity within the body is simply a balance between delivery of nutrients and the elimination of garbage. The colon is designed to absorb minerals and to act as a holding tank for toxic waste, waiting to be excreted from the body. Because the colon re-absorbs materials which pass through it back into the body, care must be taken to protect the healthy functioning of the colon, as minerals are necessary for the proper function of all our organs.
 
The extra work placed on these systems cause an overload, which may produce a variety of diseases.

When toxins are recycled back into the bloodstream, the body seeks another method of elimination. The toxins then go to the liver and seek alternative disposal through the skin, the lungs, the kidneys, the lymphatic, the joint spaces, or the vaginal tract. The extra work placed on these systems cause an overload, which may produce a variety of diseases. If the colon becomes coated and impacted with waste, and proper elimination does not take place, the whole body is poisoned and symptoms of almost any and every disease will begin to appear.

Permanent Waste Matter; The Source of All Diseases.

There is average 6 kilograms of permanent fecal matter in an adult’s colon,
which contains at least 36 kinds of toxins. It is also the biggest threat to a person’s skin beauty.

An ordinary American has 2-4 kilograms of permanent fecal matter accumulated in the colon. It is said, the famous movie star John Wayme had 20 kg of waste Matter found in his colon during an examination after his death. And Elvis Presley had over 30 kg when he died.
 
Can you imagin what you would find in your colon, that has been at work for years but never been cleaned once?
Fecal, decay, and waste matter from the water we drink and food we eat are stored inside the intestin.
When the colon’s metabolism is not able to catch up with the fast entering toxins, it becomes chronictoxication. When the toxin spread to other part of the body through blood circulation , many diseases are developed.

Modern people don’t receive enough fiber and the lack of exercise makes them vulnerable to constipation. Besides harmful bacteria are absorbed, it is a burden to other organs and may cause complication one day.

Fiber may stimulate peristaltic activity of the colon, minimizing the time needed for waste matter to stay in the body. At the same time, it drains the cancerous and bad bacteria inside the colon. It prevents rectum cancer effectively.

Constipation could be compared to baving something stuck in your mind. It is depressing not able to let it out. Some people decid to use laxatives to treat constipation .In fact, it is a very unwise way to treat it, because laxative treatment is addictive. After a while, our colon may find it hard to eliminate waste matter, if no laxative is applied. It is to all those who regularly take medicine, that constipation can becom every serious and hard to recover from.

Internal Cleansing

The human body is designed to have 2-4 bowel movements per day. If your bowels are not moving properly, you may be suffering from constipation.

Why is cleansing receiving so much attention?

We live in a toxic world; the soil where our food is grown and the air we breathe are both loaded with chemicals, PCBs, pesticides and petrochemicals. Pharmaceutical drugs and processed foods are commonplace. The facts about our hazardous environment can be overwhelming and scary. There is a choice to be made: we can either be intimidated, continue to suffer from illness and take drugs that add insult to injury, or we can take action to protect ourselves.

Internal Cleansing

Cleansing, also called detoxification, is our body's normal process of elimination, a function that occurs daily through our colon, liver, kidney, lungs, lymph and skin. The most obvious forms of elimination are sweat, urine, and movement of bowel. Other organs also eliminate, though you do not actually see this process. Despite the fact that we eliminate continuously, our bodies are having difficulty keeping up with the demand because we are accumulating an unnatural amount of toxins daily. This toxic overload prevents our overworked organs and colon from finishing all their assigned tasks and as a result, the toxins collect within our system. The most common symptoms of toxic buildup include: stress, constipation or failure to have a regular daily bowel movement, feeling sluggish or low energy, lack of motivation, strong food cravings, high sugar consumption, caffeine dependency and unidentifiable illness.

Unfortunately, many of us do not drink enough good water or eat quality organic foods (foods that are not factory-made or laden with chemicals). We may not exercise, sleep well or wake rested. It is obvious that an individual with these habits would incur a greater toxic load than someone who is practicing a healthier lifestyle. The sad truth is, however, that no one is safe. Even those with good eating and living habits are exposed to an excess of environmental toxins. This excess becomes embedded in our tissues, our organs overload and we may feel sick from the buildup. Our bodies do the best they can with this stressful buildup by storing the extra toxins in our cells, fat and mucus to protect us from further or deeper damage. How each individual's body compensates for this toxic overload is unique and shows up as a wide variety of symptoms that undermine us in every way imaginable. It is clear this compensation affects our overall health, energy and ability to heal. These toxins make us ill, fat, constipated, congested, uncomfortable in our bodies, depressed, drug dependent, diseased and powerless to make important changes that we need to make in order to be well.

Still not sure you need to cleanse your own body? Consider the following questions to help you get clear:

Do you sleep peacefully and wake up most mornings feeling rested with clear nasal passages? Are you pain and symptom free? Is your digestion smooth and well functioning, allowing you to have a satisfying bowel movement each morning?

OR

Do you wake up stiff, lethargic, congested, disoriented? Do you need coffee, or worse, medication, to even begin thinking? Do you rush out the door, stressed about the upcoming day, without a proper bowel movement or breakfast?

Do you have plenty of energy throughout the day and evening? Are you drinking at least two quarts of pure water everyday? Do you enjoy a healthy lunch, perhaps a fresh green salad and a small serving of quality protein? Do you have fresh food to snack on like fruit, nuts and veggies?

OR

Do you feel tired, dull, sluggish, just going through the motions, needing coffee or other stimulants to stay energized? Do you eat whatever you can grab, using sugar or processed food as your fuel until you can get something truly nourishing (which often does not happen)? Are you stuck inside all day long and afterwards go home and veg-out for the rest of the evening?

Do you experience vibrant health and well-being? Do you take good care of yourself? Is your body limber, allowing you to enjoy a variety of activities such as walking, yoga or dancing? Do you exercise consistently? Are you happy with your weight? Is your memory clear and your mind sharp? Is your skin blemish freae and fresh looking? Are you able to cope with life's many stresses?

OR

Do you have a health problem that you suspect might be related to your diet or lifestyle choices? Do you expect your doctor to make key decisions regarding your health? Are you putting off exercise? Do you have frequent headaches, sinus or respiratory problems? Is your cholesterol problematic? Do you have indigestion, constipation, gas or bloating? Are you over or underweight? Do you get frequent colds or flu? Is your skin dull, a far cry from the glow of your younger years? Are you irritable and tired for no apparent reason, making daily coping and relationships more difficult?

If you answered negatively to these questions, don't feel bad. Your situation is not hopeless and you are not helpless. You can and will heal. Consider some of the many benefits of cleansing:
▪ Improved digestion, better elimination, less contsipation, gas, bloating and indigestion.
▪ Freedom to breathe more deeply.
▪ Less allergic or reactive responses to foods. You will likely experience less mucus and congestion and a clearing of sniffles and coughs.
▪ More energy, better nutrient absorption, overall improved health.
▪ Weight loss and the realization that you can enjoy a lighter style of eating.
▪ Sense of satisfaction, greater vitality and a desire to choose better foods and develop better eating habits, permanently.

Good and Sick colon

Colon Hydrotherapy

Brief Historical View

Historians tell us that the practice of Colon Hydrotherapy or in its most basic form, the enema, was first used by the Egyptians in 14th century BC. By the late 19th century and early 20th century, with the advent of rubber, the enema slowly gave way to colon hydrotherapy equipment, which improved the cleansing of the colon. Dr. Kellogg reported in the 1917 Journal of American Medicine that in the treatment of gastrointestinal disease in over 40,000 cases, he had used surgery in only twenty cases. The rest were helped as a result of cleansing the bowels, diet, and exercise.

Experience the gentle difference

Colon Hydrotherapy hydrates the colon. The treatment is a gentle internal bath that aids your body in the detoxification process. It is one of the most effective colon cleansing methods. Colon hydrotherapy gently detoxifies and cleanses your system by moving the accumulated waste out of your body quickly, giving your body a chance to naturally refocus on rejuvenating itself.

Why Colon Cleansing is Important

Accumulated toxins may be absorbed into the system and over time may stress the organs of elimination which are the liver, kidneys, skin, and large intestine. The toxins move around and around in both the lymph system and blood, slowly causing autointoxication which then leads to disease.

Many people likely have years of impacted waste material in their colon. When you begin the colon cleansing process through fasting, healthy eating or lifestyle changes, the waste materials begin to break down and move out. Colon hydrotherapy helps your body eliminate these toxins.

Conditions Supported By Colon Hydrotherapy

Colon hydrotherapy supports numerous conditions. The following list provides an example of these conditions. If your condition is not listed, please contact our office directly to discuss your individual state and we can determine if colon hydrotherapy is right for you.
• Anti-Aging
• Chronic Fatigue
• Arthritis
• Depression
• Fibromyalgia
• Allergies
• Gas
• Indigestion
• Stomach Aches
• Toxemia
• Acne
• Candida
• Bad Breath
• Asthma
• Leaky Gut Syndrome
• Bloating
• Heartburn
• Constipation

WHY IS COLON HYDROTHERAPY SO EFFECTIVE?
Colon hydrotherapy cleanses the colon: Toxic materials are broken down and removed so they can no longer harm the body or inhibit assimilation and elimination. Even debris that has built up over a long period is gently removed in the process of a series of irrigations. Once impacted material is removed, your colon can begin again to function as it was meant to. Colon Hydrotherapy is a whole body rejuvenation treatment.

Colon Hydrotherapy exercises the colon muscles: The build up of toxic debris weakens the colon muscles and impairs its functioning. The gentle filling and emptying of the colon improves the peristaltic activity (muscular contraction) by which the colon naturally moves material. This will help speed up the transit time of fecal material once the colon muscles have been toned, strengthened and rejuvenated.

Colon Hydrotherapy reshapes the colon: When conditions exist in the colon, they alter its shape and structure, which in turn causes more health problems. The gentle action of the water, and the experience of the colon hydrotherapist, help eliminate pockets of waste, finally enabling the colon to resume its natural state.

Colon Hydrotherapy hydrates the body: Our bodies are made of 65-75% water and with the use of the filtered water in the colonic, our bodies are able to absorb much needed clean and pure water to hydrate our cells, from the inside, out. Read, “Water Can Undermine Your Health” by Norman Walker, D.S., to get a full account of what water does within our bodies.

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO PREPARE FOR A COLONIC?
It is recommended that you DON’T eat 2 hour prior to the colonic. It is always a good idea to eat healthy, drink a lot of water and try to avoid any foods that constipating and/or gassy at least for 24 hours prior to your treatment.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTERWARDS?
Most likely you will feel great!!! You will feel lighter and enjoy a sense of well being, clarity and mental alertness. Any activity you would normally do such as work or exercise is fine. For some, the colonic may trigger several subsequent bowel movements for the next few hours; but there usually is not any uncontrollable urgency or discomfort. In some instances, individuals may experience a short term “HEALING CRISIS”. We tell our clients that if they feel tired, have a headache or experience any discomfort after the treatment, not to worry. Sometimes our bodies react to the healing process by temporarily giving us symptoms. Although this HEALING CRISIS is not common, nor experienced my most clients, it is a part of any holistic therapy which assists the body of ridding toxicity.

WHY IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE A SERIES OF COLONICS?
In order to obtain results of lasting benefits, one should commit to a series of treatments. Having colonics regularly for a period of time, such as weekly or several times a week is what we refer to as a “Series”. In most chronic cases, we need to work on hydrating the system and loosening the hard fecal matter before we can actually start to get the matter to release. How many session each individual needs, varies from person to person. Again, this can only be properly considered once an objective has been identified.

ARE COLONICS DANGEROUS IN ANY WAY?
Being an essential natural process, there is virtually no danger with a colonic. When you are under the care of a Licensed and Certified therapist, your safety is their primary concern. Our intent is to provide a safe and healthy service we take care of you in every way, so there is no need to worry.

WILL A COLONIC MAKE ME CONSTIPATED OR GIVE ME DIARRHEA?
The most frequent post colonic experience is to have a slight delay in bowel movements and then a resumption of somewhat larger, easier to move stool. Sometimes if the colon is weak and sluggish, there may be NO bowel movement for several days following the colonic. This is NOT due to the colonic, but rather to the weakness of the muscles in the colon, and indicates that the colon requires strengthening and healing. Infrequent diarrhea or loose bowels may be experienced. This is due to the extra water introduced into the colon or to the stirring up of toxic waste. It is nothing to be concerned with, and in fact is a good thing.

WILL COLONICS HELP WITH CHRONIC CONSTIPATION?
There are three factors involved in having a well functioning colon: diet, exercise and attitude. All three must be in balance for a colon to function well. Often, however, because the colon has been sluggish for so long; it has become severely weakened due to being constantly bathed in toxic waste, stretched from holding excessive stool and constricted by chronic tension. The process of colon irrigation is excellent for cleansing and healing the colon so that changes in diet, exercise and attitude are then able to produce beneficial effects. Many people find the results and great relief provided by colonics often motivates them to institute positive changes in their lifestyle. It can truly be a life changing experience, on all levels of ones being.

IS IT TRUE THAT COLONICS WASH OUT THE INTESTINAL FLORA AND VALUABLE NUTRIENTS?
The real truth is the washing out of putrefied material is in the large intestine, actually increase the good intestinal flora. Good bacteria can only breed in a clean environment that has been washed free of putrefaction and harmful bacteria. That is why the intestines of a newborn baby immediately begin to grow good intestinal flora. Each time you clean out the putrefying garbage and make a better environment for the flora to flourish, they start to multiply immediately in their natural state. This is also why it is so beneficial to take a good quality PROBIOTIC after each colonic. Each capsule of friendly bacteria delivers millions and millions of the organisms into the colon, which grows and multiples for a healthier and more balanced intestinal ecosystem.

WHAT EFFECT DOES COLON HYDROTHERAPY HAVE ON OUR IMMUNE SYSTEMS?
The removal of stagnant waste material and hardened, impacted toxic residue could rejuvenate the immune tissue that resides in the intestines. Recent European studies show that 90% of immune tissues resides in the intestines. It is a fact that 80% of ALL ILLNESS starts in the large intestines. Colon Hydrotherapy is not a cure-all, but a critical adjunctive therapy in the overall health care of our clients.

WHAT WILL BE OKAY TO EAT AFTER GETTING A COLONIC?
What we suggest is that you eat a moderate amount of whatever seems gentle and nourishing to you. Using common sense is the best approach. Eating a meal or foods that are known to cause trouble in your abdomen, or causing you excessive gas directly following a colonic is not an intelligent choice. Favor foods such as green leafy salads, vegetable soups, fruits and unrefined foods are best. Eating Organic and Pure foods is always the way to go if at all possible. Drinking more fluids is also highly beneficial after a treatment. This can come in the form of vegetable and fruit juices, but distilled or purified water is preferred.

Constipation

Constipation - Difficult or infrequent passage of feces, hardness of stool, or a feeling of incomplete evacuation.

The normal frequency of bowel movements varies widely — from three a day to three a week. What's normal for you may not be normal for someone else. In general, though, you're probably constipated if you pass hard stools less than three times a week. In some cases you may also have a bloated feeling or abdominal cramping or pain.

Fortunately, a few common-sense lifestyle changes, including getting more exercise, eating high-fiber foods and drinking plenty of fluids, especially water, can go a long way toward preventing or alleviating many cases of constipation.

Signs and symptoms

Not having a bowel movement every day doesn't necessarily mean you're constipated. You're likely constipated, however, if you:
• Pass a hard stool fewer than three times a week
• Strain frequently during bowel movements
• Have abdominal bloating or discomfort

Colon cancer symptoms

Colon and rectal cancers

Description

An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of colorectal cancer.

Symptoms

It is possible to have colon or rectal cancer without symptoms. Many patients are free of symptoms until their tumors are quite advanced.

Weight Loss and Changes in Bowel Movements

Weight loss and changes in bowel movements are general symptoms for colon cancer, but also occur in many other diseases.

Rectal Bleeding

Blood in the stools is a common sign of many intestinal cancers. It may appear red if it is fresh or black if it is old. It should be reported to a doctor immediately, even though it is often caused by conditions other than cancer, including:
• Hemorrhoids
• Minor tears around the rectal or anal areas
• Diverticulosis
• Stools can turn red after eating certain red foods, such as beets or red licorice
• Iron supplements and medications that have bismuth subsalicylate, most commonly Pepto-Bismol, can cause stools to turn black

Nevertheless, blood in the stools is an abnormal finding that should never be ignored. Always report it to your doctor for further advice.

Symptoms of Cancers in Specific Areas of the Colon

Symptoms of colorectal cancer vary widely depending on the location of the cancer within the large intestine.

Tumors in the Cecum and Ascending Colon (Right Colon). The waste matter in the first portion of the colon is in liquid or semi-liquid form. Tumors that develop here do not change bowel habits or stool formation, but they may cause intermittent or chronic bleeding. Although the stools look normal, patients may develop symptoms of anemia from iron deficiency. Such symptoms include weakness, fatigue, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and exercise intolerance.

Tumors in the Transverse Colon. As waste material passes across the upper quadrants of the abdomen (the transverse colon), the intestine absorbs water, and the waste matter becomes more solid. In addition to bleeding, tumors here may cause cramps, gas, partial or complete obstruction, and even perforation of the bowel. Anemia can also occur.

Tumors in the Descending Colon and Rectum (Left Colon). When tumors partially block the lower intestine, thin, pencil-shaped stools may form. Bowel habits can change. Tumors in the rectum and lowest part of the intestine can cause pain and a feeling of fullness. Defecation may be painful or patients may feel the urge to defecate, but nothing happens. Bleeding from these locations may be brisk and bright red or maroon, but cancer is often detected before symptoms of chronic anemia develop.

Cleansing toxins from the intestine

Why Colon Hydrotherapy...

1. Colon Hydrotherapy helps prevent and eliminate gas, bloating, fluid retention,
indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, colitis and diverticulitis.

2. In Naturopathic Medicine, we believe that anything less than three bowel movements
per day is constipation. For thousands of years before modern day anti-biotics,
constipation was considered to be the originator of all disease. The Abunda Life Clinic
believes this philosophy to hold true today and that Colon Hydrotherapy is the most
effective treatment to addresses and correct constipation.

3. In Naturopathic Medicine, we also believe that the common denominator of every
known disease is toxicity. No matter what the name of your condition, Colon
Hydrotherapy can help the healing and regeneration process by reducing these
toxicity levels. Once these toxicity levels are reduced, Nutritional transport is improved
therefore allowing natural supplements and natural foods to be processed throughout
the body more effectively.

4. Colon Irrigation improves bio-energy by reducing the body's level of toxicity. An
increase in both physical and mental energy following Colon Hydrotherapy is a result.

5. Laxatives are harmful and only address surface constipation. Colon Hydrotherapy is
able to cleanse the colon to a further extent than a laxative.

6. Colon Hydrotherapy is able to cleanse and purify the entire, full length of the colon.
Enimas and Coloma Boards are not able to reach this extent.

7. Colon Hydrotherapy is the # 1 defense against rectal/ colon cancer and the need for
Colostomy.

8. Colon Hydrotherapy, unlike a normal enima, actually helps to strengthen the muscle
walls of the colon, helping to re-establish natural parastolsis.

9. Colon Hydrothereapy has been known to help Chiropractic adjustments hold. This is
often a direct result of increased levels of toxicity within the body.

10. Dr. Robert H. Sorge, N.D, Ph.D., D.O., and Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine since 1959 has personally witness every type of health condition improve with the treatment of
Colon Hydrotherapy. In his practice, if he was restricted to one treatment, he would
choice Colon Hydrotherapy are his primary recommended choice.