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What is Colonic Hydrotherapy?

The colon, large intestine or bowel is situated in the abdomen and forms the last part of the digestive tract.

An extremely important organ in its own right, it carries out a number of vital functions including the completion of the digestive process involving, absorption of water soluble nutrients as well as the synthesis of certain vitamins.

The colon is a major part of the excretory system and is responsible for eliminating food and other body wastes, as well as protecting us from infection and disease.

In a normal functioning colon, all this is achieved with the help of billions of friendly bacteria which inhabit the colon and make up some 70% of the dry weight of our faecal waste.

However, the delicate balance of this internal ecosystem can very easily be disturbed by a number of factors including stress, pollution, poor food and drink choices, certain drugs, smoking and exposure to toxic substances.

The results of this imbalance may be seen as follows:

The healthy transit time of food through our bodies is less than 24 hours.
On average in the UK for Colonic Hydrotherapy it is now 60 hours for men and 70 hours for women.
The UK is the most constipated nation in the world!
The UK has the highest incidence of bowel cancer in the world with 20,000 new cases per year.
One in three people consulting GPs have a bowel problem

Bowel disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Diverticulitis and yeast infections (Candida) are now widespread.

The repercussions of a toxic bowel may be seen throughout the body system in a wide range of health problems, and in the general malaise affecting so many in our society.

How can Colon Hydrotherapy help?

Colonic Hydrotherapy or Irrigation, is a gentle internal bath using warm, purified water that can help to eliminate stored faecal matter, gas, mucus and toxic substances from the colon. A practice dating from around 1500 B.C., colonics can also help retonify and reshape the colon. However, colonics have a much broader effect than simply cleansing the colon. Additional benefits can often be observed throughout the body in the form of clearer skin, more energy and mental clarity, fewer headaches, with circulatory, immune and weight problems often improving. Many people are referred to colonic practitioners by other alternative therapists, including homeopaths, acupuncturists, herbalists, etc., since by detoxifying the system using colonics, these therapies tend to be more efficacious.

What is involved?

With Colonic Hydrotherapy your visit to a registered colonic therapist will involve the taking of your case history followed by an explanation of the procedure. The colonic itself will take 30-45 minutes during which time water will be gently introduced into the colon via the rectum while the therapist uses special massage techniques to stimulate the release of stored matter. Your modesty is preserved at all times.

Herbal and pro-biotic implants may be used and you may be advised beneficial dietary changes to further enhance your treatment. No fasting or special measures are necessary prior to a first treatment, but a colon cleansing programme may be advised between sessions.

How many treatments are needed?

This depends upon the individual case and advice will be given at the first consultation all about Colonic Hydrotherapy. This may vary from only one treatment to a number spread out over a period of time, after which preventative or maintenance treatment may be continued.

Is it safe?

Yes. The water is introduced at a low gravitational pressure, so there is no danger of bowel perforation (no electronically enhanced equipment is used). All equipment is disinfected using hospital approved disinfecting solutions, which kill all viruses, bacteria and fungi. Colonic hydrotherapy, unlike the use of laxatives, is not habit forming and actually improves the tone of the colon.

The Guild of Colon Hydrotherapist

You may visit a Guild Registered Colon Hydrotherapist with confidence. To be registered to perform Colonic Hydrotherapy, a therapist must either, have been trained and experienced in orthodox medicine (e.g. doctor, dentist or nurse), or have satisfactory training in anatomy and physiology and considerable training and experience in a body based therapy. Subsequently they will have been trained at one of the approved (and inspected) Colonic Hydrotherapy training colleges. The premises of therapists are inspected prior to their admission to the Register and these are periodically re-inspected.

Registered with:

The Guild of Colon Hydrotherapists

The Guild of Colon Hydrotherapist’s Ltd

British college of Colon Therapy

Federation of Holistic Therapies