The Grove Natural Therapy Centre

Colonic Hydrotherapy

Introduction

Colonic Hydrotherapy is an internal bath to help cleanse the colon (large intestine) of poisons, gas, accumulated faecal matter and mucus deposits. Filtered water is flushed through the colon to help expel waste products and compacted deposits.

Colonic hydrotherapy provides the perfect kick-start to a healthier lifestyle. It can give relief from IBS, constipation, diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, lethargy, skin problems, toxic headaches, flatulence, bloating, candida, diverticulitis and much more. It is the perfect treatment to increase energy levels, mental clarity and to detox the excesses of the past.

A brief description

The colon forms the last part of the digestive tract. It carries out a number of vital functions including the completion of the digestive processes. The colon protects us from infection and disease and 70% of the immune system lives in the gut! In a healthy bowel the friendly, healthy, scavenging bacilli colli will easily control unhealthy bacteria. A healthy bowel should have a transit time of food passing through our body of between 10 and 24 hours and should have complete elimination two to three times daily.

Modern colonic hydrotherapy is the gentlest, safest and most effective way of clearing out waste matter, gas, mucus and toxic substances which have become trapped in the colon. It uses a simple system of purified water, gravity and specialised disinfected tubing. During treatment water is introduced into the colon through the rectum, at a controlled rate, which is then expelled each time. Every time new water enters the colon it progressively softens and expels faecal matter and compacted deposits. The water pressure is carefully controlled and is in fact lower than is normally generated during a bowel movement. Herbal preparations may be added to the water for certain health conditions.

For further, more detailed information please look at the ARCH website www.colonic-association.org.