FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the colon? Our colon, also called the large intestine or bowel is responsible for cleansing our system of solid waste and toxins. It also provides a key role in completing the digestive process absorbing water, important nutrients, minerals and vitamins. What is transit time? Transit time is the time taken for food to pass through the gastrointestinal tract. What is considered an ideal transit time is between 18-26 hours. In most people, all the food they eat does not come out within 24 hours after a meal. In many cases, food can stay in a person body for months and even years. This food will rot and decay and will get buried in the crevices and folds of the colon. It is very common to flush out kilograms of old waste matter from a person‘s body during just few colonic sessions. Most people are aging because they are literally rotting and decaying from inside out. There is no part of a person’s body which cannot be affected by a toxic colon. The poison from a backed up colon will eventually seep into every cell in the body and cause grave health problems. How do I know if I need colonics or if I have toxic material in my bowel? Common signs include tiredness, weight gain, constipation, headaches, backaches, gas, bloating etc, etc. What is constipation and how will enema help? Constipation is any form of congestion and is usually accompanied by dehydration. One bowl movement a day is a sign of constipation. Symptoms are overweight, irritability, bloating, gas, headaches, sinus, drainage, allergies, cellulite, depression, unsatisfied hunger, and poor circulation. Our method of colon hydrotherapy stimulates the whole colon, which in turns strengthens the colon allowing it to eliminate the old hard fecal matter. How does a colonic treatment compare to an enema? An enema is the simplest form of the open system of colonic irrigation and only reaches the lower part of the bowel. An enema should be use occasionally or in emergency as it can be habit forming. The closed method of colon hydrotherapy reached the whole colon. The Brunelle method stimulates the whole colon to defecate on its own without water pressure, which is present in open system. Why not just use laxatives? Laxatives are simply not as effective as a thorough cleanse, which also flushes toxins out of the liver, kidneys and lymphatic system. Additionally laxatives can be habit forming and the colon can become reliant on them. How many colonics will I need? It is very individual, normally 3-5 sessions is recommended. Is a colonic painful? No it is not painful, only some people experience minor discomfort. Is colon hydrotherapy dangerous, could it perforate my bowel? No. Brunelle method allows for continual control over the water pressure and temperature at all the time. Is it embarrassing to have colonics? No. You will fully maintain your personal dignity. You will be in a private room with only your therapist, who will help you feel at ease. Will colonics clear up my skin? Cleansing and healing the colon diminishes the burden placed upon skin as well as the other organs of elimination. Do I need to fast before my colonic? No. The therapist can assess the condition of the colon more accurately if you present yourself under what are your normal dietary conditions. Will I need to keep rushing to a toilet afterwards? In our experience this has not happened. As colonic irrigation stimulates the colon and encourages defecation, it will happen during the colonic session, not after. Will I need to rest after colonic? Very rarely. Having a colonic is just like having two or three bowel motions in one 45 minute session. People often come in their lunch hour and return to work. Will it be ok to eat after a colonic? Yes, but we will advise you to eat light meals like salads, vegetable soups or broth, fruit or fresh juices. You will receive all the information about the food you should increase in your diet on the paper before you leave our clinic. How long does the session take? 90% of all colonics will take up to one hour. It could be also shorter or longer than that, based upon the judgment of the therapist and you. But for your first visit you will need one and half hour, because a little bit of paper work, consultation about your medical history and iris analysis of your colon. How does iridology assists to ascertain your client's gut health? The tools of iris reading is like x-ray of human body, We can determined the shape and conditions of the colon. And also, it is advantageous to determined the client's physical health and emotional status. My doctor says I shouldn’t have it done! Ask your doctor why. Take a note of all the reason given by your doctor and then we can answer your questions. Why, today if you just mention the word ”colon” to your doctor, he will most likely just laugh at you. You can be dead and long-buried, and even then your doctor would never admit that your clogged colon had anything at all to do with your ill health. In my opinion and experience, most medical doctors should have their licenses taken away until they start to treat the real cause of most people’s problems- a diseased colon! Will a colonic deplete the electrolytes in my colon? In 1990, a study reported in the Journal of Natural Medicine, entitled “Effects of Colon Hydrotherapy on Serum Electrolytes”, showed that no patient experienced any clinically significant symptoms or disturbance. What will colonics do to the colon? Specifically, a colonic is used to accomplish the following: 1. Cleanse the Colon: Toxic material is broken down so it can no longer harm your body or inhibit assimilation and elimination. Even debris built up over a long period is gently, but surely removed in the process of a series of treatments. Once impacted material is removed, your colon can begin again to cooperate as it was intended to. In this very real sense a colonic is a rejuvenation treatment. 2. It Exercises and strengthens the Colon Muscles: The build up of toxic debris weakens the colon and impairs its functioning. The gentle filling and emptying of the colon improves peristaltic (muscular contraction) activity by which the colon naturally moves material. Pressures used are under the pressure that a healthy colon would naturally use. Thus, colon hydrotherapy will ASSIST the colon to eliminate rather than TAKE OVER the responsibility of elimination. 3. It Reshapes the Colon: When problem conditions exist in the colon they tend to alter its shape which in turn causes more problems. The gentle action of the water, coupled with the massage techniques of the colon hydrotherapist helps to eliminate bulging pockets of waste and narrowed, spastic constrictions finally enabling the colon to resume its natural state. 4. It Stimulates Reflex Points: Every system and organ of the body is connected to the colon by reflex points. Colonics stimulate these points thereby affecting the corresponding body parts in a beneficial way. What can I expect to feel afterwards? Many clients have reported higher energy levels, clearer skin and brighter eyes, relief from gas, improved elimination through the kidney, skin, and bowel, and overall a better – working bowel Are there any additional benefits I might expect from a colonic? Yes, there are several. Working with a skilled hydrotherapist a colonic can be a truly enlightening educational process. You will learn to expand your awareness of your body's functioning by including signals from your abdomen, your skin, your face and even from that most taboo of natural products, your eliminations. You will find that you can spot the beginnings of developing conditions through clues from these body regions and functions before they become serious. You can deal with them sooner and more easily than you otherwise might if you waited until they produce effects seen elsewhere in the body. Also, the solar plexus is the emotional center of the body and the transverse colon passes right through it. If an emotional event is left uncompleted it often results in physical tension being stored in the solar plexus which affects all organs of the area, including the colon. This ongoing tightening of the colon muscle results in diminished movement of fecal material through the colon, which is experienced as constipation. Not only do colonics alleviate the constipation, they can assist you in creating a fully holistic view of your body's functioning, leading to a better quality of life. Does having a menstrual period at the time of a colonic effect it? No, in fact it is usually a good time to receive a treatment. Many of our clients report pain relief of menstrual cramping and less bloating. Should I have colonic during my pregnancy or breastfeeding? We would not recommend it. As this method of colonic irrigation active the colon which in turn will stimulate the organs of the body, it is possible that toxins can be released into the blood stream and may pass to the womb or milk before they are released through the colon. What are colon hydrotherapy contraindications? The contraindications of colon hydrotherapy include pregnancy, breast feeding and colon surgery not older that six months. Is there anything I need to do to get ready for a colonic? Yes, you can congratulate yourself for making the right step towards better health. We prefer you not to prepare in any way so we can give an accurate assessment of the body.