Colonics For Your Health

I like colonics. Though they’re intrusive and can be a little uncomfortable, I believe they are one of the best things you can do for your health.

I get them fairly often. In fact, I just had one recently. I usually get a colonic every three or four months. I read somewhere that they’re so healthy and sometimes so necessary for you that, depending on how much excess fecal matter you have in your bowels, you can get as many as fifteen of them in thirty days. (cue raised eyebrows).

I have a friend, Lisa who used to administer my colonics. Though a colonic isn’t exactly fun, I looked forward to my sessions with her. She and I would talk, laugh, and share stories. It really made the entire experience more pleasant. During one of those sessions, she shared with me that a colonic was so beneficial and gentle to get, ladies could even get them while they were pregnant. I know, I know. I can already practically see more eyebrows lifting and some of you guys saying out loud, “What? Colonic while you’re pregnant?? No way!” While I’m not advising anyone to do anything, colonics can be and has been given to pregnant women. Women can become constipated when they’re pregnant, and that’s why a colonic could be beneficial.

What Is A Colonic?

Colon hydrotherapy, more commonly known as colonics, is a safe and very effective method of removing waste from the large intestine without the use of surgery or drugs. It works by introducing filtered, temperature-regulated water into the colon, thereby loosening stool and resulting in the evacuation of waste matter through natural peristalsis (which basically means you get the natural urge to go #2). Colonics are a therapeutic procedure that cleanses the colon. It’s different from an enema because there is no water retention. With an enema, people are encouraged to keep the water (or other liquid) in their colon for at least 10 minutes or so. With a colonic, there is just a controlled flow of water into and out of the colon.

There are many benefits of having colonics, but colonics are mainly used for getting rid of excess fecal waste, mucous, candida, gas, and harmful bacteria that is lodged in the colon. In doing this, people who have chronic constipation have been able to benefit greatly from these services. Colonics are also used to help prepare an individual for an examination of the colon (procedures such as a colonoscopy).

I was so sad when Lisa and her family moved back to their hometown, leaving me to search for another place for services. I have found a couple of locations in my city that perform them, but nothing can replace those times with my friend 🙁

Why Should I Consider A Colonic?

Okay, I admit it. I started off a tad zealous with the colonics when I first began my health journey. Earlier in this post, I mentioned I’d read that you could get as many as 15 colonics in 30 days. Well, to this day, I still believe that’s accurate in some situations. It varies with each individual and how much waste that person is carrying around in their gut. Some people can have between three and fifteen pounds of undigested fecal matter stuck in their colon.

This waste matter is highly toxic. It suppresses your immune system and keeps your digestive system functioning below optimal levels. It causes gas, bloating, constipation, and slows your metabolism.

And if that isn’t enough, it makes a nice and welcoming environment for parasites and candida to thrive. When these creatures thrive, you do not. They rob you of the nutrients you so desperately need, and poop out their toxic waste wherever they please.

Depending on how much fecal matter you’re carrying around in your gut, along with a healthier lifestyle, beginning to get a series of colonics over time could be a very important step in cleansing and detoxifying your body. Most people could lose between three and fifteen pounds just by doing this! It helps with all the earlier mentioned ailments: gas, bloating, constipation, and bowel movements that don’t feel “complete” or “satisfying.”

Don’t just take my word for it. Many people who have gotten colonics report relief from a variety of ailments. People have reported experiencing less fatigue, headaches, bloating, gas, constipation, and feeling lighter and more energetic. After a colonic, the body can again assimilate food in the colon and better defend itself against disease. It’s like giving the colon a fresh start! Because the water that goes into the colon is slightly above normal body temperature, normal intestinal flora is not disturbed. That means the good bacteria that was left in the colon fighting a huge battle against its extremely toxic environment, is left alone. It’s not washed out with the toxic waste. By cleansing the colon, normal acid/alkaline ratios are able to be balanced again so that the friendly bacteria will thrive, while harmful, disease-causing bacteria will have trouble developing.

During The Colonic

Here are some of the things you may experience during the hydrotherapy experience.

• Intrusive and a little moment of discomfort as the tube is inserted
• Moment of discomfort when you feel the water enter your body
• Depending on how toxic you are, you could experience some detox effects (nausea, hot flashes, malaise, and tummy discomfort) as the toxins are starting to loosen and being released from your body all at once. This is normal, but you should always have the staff handy in case you need them.
• A wave of overall unpleasantness.
• The strong urge to #2. Your assisting technician may urge you to retain the water as long as you can, and massage your abdomen to help the water loosen up hardened stool that may be stuck to your intestinal walls. Try to retain the water as long as you can before giving in to the urge to evacuate.
• No symptoms at all, except the urge to #2.

Again, everyone is different. What you experience depends entirely on the individual and their level of toxicity.

After The Colonic

Now, it’s important to note, in order to keep the friendly bacteria thriving, a healthy, friendly bacteria-thriving lifestyle must be started and maintained. A lot of people–and I include myself in this because I too was a repeat offender–will get a colonic, and simply go right back to the lifestyle that got us in the predicament that caused us to need one. Reintroducing friendly bacteria back into the colon after a colonic is a great idea. This can be done by investing in a great brand of probiotics and adding them into your diet for a while.

Now, depending on where you go to get your colonic, you may have some Post Colonic directions to follow.

I should mention here, that some places may tell you not to eat or drink anything several hours before your colonic.

After your colonic is over, you may be asked to follow these directions:

1. Drink plenty of fluids. Fluids such as purified, ionized water, and coconut water I highly recommend. Both are full of natural electrolytes that may have been lost during the procedure and are 1,000 times better for you than Gatorade.
2. Replace intestinal flora. As I stated earlier, this helps the good bacteria defend their territory and colonize. Without these little lovelies fighting on your behalf, the bad guys like candida and other bad gut bacteria could simply regrow, especially if you return to your former non-healthy eating habits.
3. Eat pureed or soft, easily digestible foods for at least 24 hours after the procedure. No meat for 3 days. Some places may tell you to avoid eating raw vegetables for three days because the roughage can irritate the sensitive colon after such an ordeal. In this case, smoothies and veggie soups are great meals for the next few days. Be sure to chew any other soft foods that you eat thoroughly.

So, if you’re considering getting a colonic, it’s not a bad idea. If you’ve already had colonics, feel free to share your experience with me!