About Colon Hydrotherapy

Colon Hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine, without the use of drugs. The FDA-approved Angel of Water® state-of-the-art system used by Heavenly Whole Colonic Therapy is the most technologically and ergonomically advanced open system available in the area. By introducing a soothing flow of warm, filtered, gravity-fed water gently into the colon, a safe and natural hydration and cleansing occurs in the large intestine. Waste is softened and loosened, resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis. The inflow of lesser amounts of water and the release of waste is repeated a few times during a session, allowing the colon to do its job without the harsh effects of drugs.

DEFINITIONS

Colonics – Performed for over 100 years and are done by certified hydrotherapists. Sometimes called colon irrigation using high quantity of water to flush the colon. Of all colon cleanses, they’re thought to be one of the most productive and thorough, since they target the entire colon.
Hydrotherapy – Term for the use of water to treat a disease or to maintain health. The idea is water itself has healing abilities, and when combined with other substances it also supplies essential nutrients like antioxidants or trace minerals.

Why is a healthy colon important?

The colon is home to billions of microflora (bacteria) that make up approximately 70% of the dry weight of feces. Besides forming stool, the various beneficial bacterial organisms living within the colon and digestive tract are important for proper nutrient absorption, maintaining pH balance, controlling hunger, and counteracting potentially dangerous bacteria. This is why a well-functioning healthy colon is so important for overall well-being.

All the cells and tissues in our body rely upon a well-functioning colon to cleanse the body of toxins. When everything is working in an efficient manner, our colon eliminates the body’s waste and absorbs leftover nutrients like water, protein, electrolytes and vitamins from digested food, sending them back through the bloodstream. However, when waste is blocked and accumulates in the colon over time, it becomes toxic to the body. The colon is a four-layer muscle and like any muscle, if it is not toned and working efficiently, it will become sluggish. If you are not eliminating about 18 inches at least once per day, then your colon is not working efficiently causing constipation and buildup of harmful bacteria; which results in symptoms such as gas, bloating, headaches, fatigue and skin problems. Colon hydrotherapy helps to stimulate and exercise this muscle.

Why do a colon cleanse?

Are colon cleanses really necessary? While the digestive system has its own processes for removing waste, many people struggle with having regular, complete bowel movements due to assorted reasons like poor gut health, irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, consumption of pesticide chemicals and inflammation within the digestive system.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is estimated to affect about 15-20% of the adult population worldwide, while chronic constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal problems, affecting about 42 million people in the U.S. These problems are especially common among people with poor diets, women during pregnancy, older adults, people recovering from surgery and those taking medications.

If you’re not having at least one bowel movement every day, this makes you a suitable candidate for a colon cleanse. It’s well-known that a variety of health problems stem from poor digestive health. For example, stomach pains, abdominal cramps, chronic fatigue, constipation, low energy, headaches and allergic reactions can all be traced back partially to problems with waste elimination.

An impacted bowel can easily cause sluggishness, irritation, irritability, low energy, “brain fog” and changes in someone’s appetite. That’s because unreleased food and waste particles can cause mucus and bacteria to ferment and form in the colon, which might result in toxins being released back into the bloodstream when they’re circulated. Failing to have regular bowel movements also poses the risk for problems absorbing nutrients properly, which can lead to low energy and other complications.

Schedule your appointment today and start taking back your digestive health.

What are the benefits of a colon cleanse?

While there’s plenty of anecdotal evidence, considering colon cleanses have been done since Ancient Greek times, according to the American Journal of Gastroenterology, there haven’t been many well-controlled studies done in humans to prove the benefits of a colon cleanse. That being said, millions of people over the years have found relief from doing colon cleanses, and when done safely and correctly, they shouldn’t pose many risks. For people who haven’t found lasting relief from things like laxatives or prescriptions, a colon cleanse can finally help bring about regular bowel movements and decrease symptoms.

Studies show that bowel movements are important for removing bacteria, heavy metal detox, or eliminating excess fatty acids from the body. A colon cleanse can also impact the nervous system positively, which is why it might help symptoms like anxiety and fatigue.

That’s right – your bowel can affect your mood! That’s because nerves in the bowel communicate to the brain and affect chemical signals sent via the entire central nervous system throughout the body. A well-functioning colon therefore is important for hormonal balance, appetite control, sleep, and mental processing.

Take the next step in correcting your digestive health by scheduling an appointment today.

How Many Sessions are needed?

On your first visit, a certified hydrotherapist will educate you on the digestive system, how the colon works, nutrition, and provide personal assessment to outline your cleansing protocol. Initially, recommendations on the number of sessions will be made based on achieving maximum cleansing benefit of eliminating fecal matter, which may have been lodged in the colon for weeks, months or even years; as well as keeping the client properly hydrated. Following the success of this approach, a healthy regimen conducive to each individual client will be established.

Request a consultation with a certified colon hydrotherapist to determine whether you are a candidate for Colon Hydrotherapy.

Contraindications

Abdominal Surgery
Abdominal Hernia
Anemia
Crohn’s Disease
Carcinoma of the Colon
Carcinoma of the Rectum

Cirrhosis
Congestive Heart Failure
Diverticulitis
Fissures/Fistulas
Hemorrhaging
Hemorrhoidectomy

Intestinal Perforations
Lupus
Recent Colon/Rectal Surgery
Renal Insufficiency
Severe Hemorroids