Internationational association for colon hydrotherapy

Colon Hydrotherapy

The colon has always been referred to as the second brain since almost all of the operational centers of the immune system reside in the digestive tract. Nutritionist and Naturopaths believe that life begins and end in the colon. The best way to manage any illness is to attend to  colon health. Proper elimination, digestion and absorption of nutrients is a major buffer against organ degeneration apart from psychosomatic stress. Cleansing of the large  with liquids is enema. It is  a procedure that has been in practice for over 4,000years.
                                                                                                                   
Enemas were first used by the Egyptians . The Ebers Papyrus, of the 14th century B.C., and the Edwin Smith Papyrus(c.1700 BC), both mentioned enemas and gave directions for the use of enema.    Dr  Kellogg  reported in the 1917 Journal Of American Medicine that in the treatment and management of gastrointestinal disorders 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. Colon hydrotheraphy  finally gained the attention of  Dr James  A. Wiltsie who  indicated that ‘our knowledge of normal physiology of the colon, and of it’s pathology and management, has not kept pace with that of many organs and systems of the body. He went on to say’ As long as we continue to assume that the colon will take care of itself, just that long will we remain in complete ignorance of perhaps the most important source of ill health in the whole body. By removing toxins from the digestive tracts it help reduce the toxic load of the gut associated lymphoid tissues that constitute over 70% of the lymphatic vessels

It is indicated both as a ritual and in degenerative diseases. It is especially important today because of the consumption of processed foods, foods grown with rescue chemicals and food devoid of fiber. Enema involves administration of liquid at low pressure into the rectum trough the anus to induce bowel movement, wash and cleanse the colon, repopulate the colon with probiotic organisms, to treat digestive disease, to rehydrate the body through the colon and to remove accumulated fecal matter. An enema taken with a professional colon therapist is referred to as a colonic and that taken on a colema board as colema. I recommend Dr Bernard Jensen’s guide to better bowel care   on how to do a colema with a colema board. A colon hydrotherapy session should last an average of about thirty to forty five minutes . An enema helps evacuate the lower four feet of the bowel and can be done at home with an enema bag.

Individuals with the following conditions shoul not do a colonic or enema without professional supervision
 
• Abdominal hernia
• Abdominal surgery (some)
• Acute abdominal pain
• Acute Crohn’s disease
• Carcinoma of the rectum
• Cirrhosis of the liver
• Colon cancer
• Congestive heart failure
• Diverticulitis (although juice fasting and enemas can heal these)
• Epilepsy or Psychoses
• Fissures or fistulas of the anus or intestine
• General severe debilitation
• History of seizures
• Hypertension—uncontrolled
• Intestinal perforation
• Kidney failure
• Pregnancy
• Recent colon or rectal surgery
• Recent heart attack
• Recent history of GI or rectal bleeding
• Rectal or Abdominal tumors
• Severe hemorrhoids
• Telescoped intestines (intussusceptions) Gas enemas are used for this problem
• Ulcerative colitis
• Vascular aneurism

Why is colon hydrotherapy significant?
• Colon hydrotherapy is an easy and safe way to clean the colon of old accumulated wastes.
• Hardened fecal matter and mucus lining the walls of the intestine reduces the ability of nutrients from intestine to go to the liver. This impairment leads to craving for more food and craving for more flavors. Colon hydrotherapy breaks this vicious cycle.
• Colonic serves to remove harmful toxins from the gut
• Stimulate the immune system
• Allow for absorption and assimilation of nutrients
• Prevents auto intoxication
• Enhances peristalsis
• Eliminates colonization of harmful bacteria
• Help Normalize bowel movements
• Takes stress off the liver

Preparations before a colonic
The day  before the colonic eat light- preferably fruits and vegetables
The day of the colonic eat light breakfast and lunch depending on the time of the appointment.
There should no food eaten two hours prior to your colonic.
After a colonic
• Drink lots of fluids  including purified or filtered water, fresh vegetable, fruit juices,herbal teas,electrolyte drinks or coconut water
• Fortify with microflora ( friendly bacteria)
• Eat soft foods  such as  pureed soups for the first twenty four hours after the colonic
• Avoid eating raw vegetables for two days. Steamed vegetables and raw fruits are fine
• Reduce meat consumption – like beef and pork  for three days. Wild caught fish and free range poultry are preferable
• Avoid alcoholic beverages for about two days

Doing colonic with a therapist
This basically involves the passage of purified warm water into all segments of the colon through the rectum by a colon hydro therapist while the patient lies with their back down or sideways. It is basically safe and effective in relieving wastes from the colon. It normally lasts between thirty to forty five minutes and an initial 10- to 15 session spread bi-weekly is recommended to effectively address most long standing health concerns and eliminate fecal matters that had accumulated since childhood. Each session cost between $50.00 to$75.00 dollars lasting about 45minutes. During colonic irrigation the therapist massages the stomach area to facilitate the relaxation of the abdominal muscles and make sure all parts of the colon are evenly irrigated. During the session the inflow and outflow of water in the colon is controlled under low pressure by the therapist. As the water leaves the colon, the wastes can be viewed by both the client and the therapist.

Colon hydrotherapy  go deeper in the colon than enemas. Enemas primarily address the rectum area but if price is a concern it is also advisable. A colonic (also called high enema) effectively evacuates about seven feet of the lower bowel and is usually done at a practitioner’s office. This process helps eliminate toxins quite high up in the colon.

Enema kits are available in most health foods stores and pharmaceutical stores. Studies indicate that one colon hydrotherapy session is just equivalent to having about twenty five enemas.

Home colonic irrigations systems and colema units can be got from the following websites

For video demonstration of how to  use the colema board please go to www.youtube.com and put colema board in the search section or go to www.youtube.com/user/naturalhealth99

A home enema kit should include the following:
Disposable latex gloves
Enema tube
Enema bag
Enema nozzle or tip
Enema clamp or stop cock
You may use any of the following liquids   for enema
Filtered  or distilled water. distilled water help pull toxins out of the body. Since they are devoid of nutrient, the pull nutrients  and toxins toward the colon to facilitate detoxification. Please don’t use tap water
 

Procedure for doing a home enema
                                                                      
Allocate a private area either in a spacious bathroom, well draped floor or bed.                   
Connect the enema bag  with the enema tube and the enema tube with the enema nozzle
Fill the enema bag with about 2 quarts of filtered mildly warm fluids about with the stop cock.                        
Hang the enema bag about  4 feet high ( 1 to 1.5 m) above the rectum to allow for gravity to push the water slowly down. If the bag is held too high, colon spasm can occur.
Lubricate the enema rectal  tip with water soluble KY-jelly or Vaseline
Lay on your back on the floor
Inset the lubricated enema rectal  tip into the rectum, release the clamp  and let the  liquid to gently flow into the large intestine(colon).  If possible, retain the enema for about 3 to 10 minutes. If pain occurs, clamp off the water flow  and allow the sensation to quite before resuming. A slow fill allows more warm water to fill the colon.
Gently counterclockwise abdominal massage moves the water farther  into the colon and if there is a need to evacuate, release into the toilet
After emptying your bowel you can repeat the process till you empty enema bag.

How do I know if my colon is clean ?
The color of the water coming out will tell you if your colon is clean. You have to be patient with yourself. The French fries you ate 20 years ago might still be in there. Most people have layers of muciod plaques caked to the walls of the colon. It will take lots of lubrications  for liquids to seep into them soften them and peel them off the walls of the colon. It may take  weeks of repeated enemas to get them out
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COFFEE RETENTION ENEMA or colema
Autopsies have shown that the bowel can become lined with accumulated material just like an old sewer pipe, in some cases to the point where the opening is no larger in diameter than a pencil.

When used as a retention enema - an enema that is held in the body for a specified period of time - a coffee enema does not go through the digestive system, and does not affect the body as a coffee beverage does. Instead, the coffee solution stimulates both the liver and the gallbladder to release toxins, which are then flushed from the body. A coffee retention enema is quite helpful during a serious illness, after hospitalization, and after exposure to toxic chemicals. This enema can also be used during fasts to relieve the headaches sometimes caused by a fast-induced release of toxins. Caffeine contain  theophylline and theobromine that  combine to stimulate the relaxation of smooth muscles causing dilatation of blood vessels and bile ducts. The caffeine is  absorbed more quickly (and in higher concentration) through the enterohepatic circulation  than it is in when coffee is drunk  This allows the Liver and the Gallbladder to almost immediately dump all the bile and toxins that they were holding. This creates a deficit in the toxic load of the liver relative to the whole body and the toxins from other arrears of the body are attracted to the liver to fill the vacuum created.The liver being relived of its toxic load can then effectively humanize and help excrete the toxins.. The effects of having a coffee enema are not the same as drinking coffee. The veins of the anus are very close to the surface of the tissue.. The enzymes in coffee, known as palmitates, help the liver carry away the toxins in bile acid. this enzyme  gets the liver to produce an Enzyme that cleans the blood. Tests show that while doing a coffee enema the Liver will produce up to 700% more of this Enzyme than it normally would. The coffee is absorbed into the hemorrhoidal vein, then taken up to the liver by the portal vein. With the bile ducts dilated, bile carries toxins away to the gastro-intestinal tract. Simultaneously, peristaltic activity is encouraged because of the flooding of the lower colon. Thus, when the colon is evacuated, the toxins and bile are carried out of the body. A squealing sound is often heard  about thirty minutes representing the release of toxins from the liber, gall bladder and bile duct after the coffee enema is done Individuals who  are allergic to caffeine might want to use a lemon juice enema instead.

Organic Herbal retention enemas  involves a combination of any given herb  or juices  administered with professional approval.The advantage of herbal retention enemas is numerous. The herbs do not have to pass through harsh acidic conditions in the stomach which degrades the nutritional contents of the herbs or supplements used .Like rectal suppositories that are inserted through the rectum to achieve a therapeutic effect, herbal retention enemas are absorbed directly to the systemic circulation through the rectum. Some people do not like the flavour of herbal infusions and may thus try them as enemas. The mucous membrane of the bowels can absorb the original active substances from a liquid injected as an enema much faster and better

When doing a coffee enema  three or four  tablespoons of ground drip organic  coffee  to one quart of water.  Let the entire mixture boil for three minutes and then simmer 20 minutes more. Strain and let the water cool to  body temperature.  then pour the coffee liquid into the enema bag. Never utilize flavored coffee, sweetened coffee, or coffee with milk (cafe au lait) for this purpose. Excess use of coffee enemas over a 6-month period may deplete the body’s stores of iron and other minerals, vitamins and can cause anemia. Do not use coffee enemas for more than four months at a time.

To make enemas the most effective, the patient should lie on their right side with both legs drawn up close to the abdomen. Try to hold the enema in for 5-20 minutes. Some people use a plastic sheet on the floor “just in case” or put a diaper pad where you will lay, but my husband and I had no trouble just retaining the coffee. I lie on a beach towel on the bathroom floor while massaging my abdomen. Do be close to a toilet though because the coffee does cause peristaltic contractions and the results are marvelously effective. . 
After an enema session it is important to clean the rectal tip with bleach, soap and water to avoid infection. Enema kits should not be shared with other people to avoid infection
Massage the lower abdomen gently and counterclockwise while the solution is flowing in and clockwise while the solution is flowing out

Frequent colonic irrigation often leads to electrolyte leaching that could disturb the electrolyte balance. This can be avoided with adequate use probiotics organisms or adequate consumption of organic foods rich in probiotics, sodium, potassium and magnesium to reestablish electrolyte balance.

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