Colon Hydrotherapy – A Refreshing Way to Enjoy Better Health
by Pam Crawford

Have you been experiencing constipation, gas, or intestinal bloating? Something that might help is colon hydrotherapy, also known as colonics. Colon hydrotherapy (CHT) is a safe, mild and effective way to remove material from the colon - also known as large intestine - while gently stimulating the large intestine’s natural peristaltic action to release softened waste. Peristalsis is the slow, wave-like, involuntary muscle contraction of the colon that aids in moving the waste out. The large intestine is the final 5-6 feet of the intestines - it’s about as long as you are tall - and also the last part of the digestive tract, so a lot of unwanted material (such as undigested food, mucus, yeast, fungi and parasites) tends to settle and collect there. The longer that undesirable material languishes in the colon, the more toxins it may potentially release, because it is actually rotting food that is kept heated at 98.6 degrees.

CHT gently introduces filtered and temperature-controlled water into the colon, slowly and gently adding as much water as is comfortable for the client. This softens and helps loosen the waste, resulting in evacuation through natural peristaltic action. As the client begins to feel the need to release the water, the colon hydrotherapist allows the water to flow out, thereby gradually releasing the unwanted material. A fully enclosed, hygienic system is used, so there is no mess and no odor. During this process, which continues for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, the client is fully awake and lying back comfortably on a table. During the session, most clothing can be kept on. The client wears a gown and is draped with a towel to help ensure modesty. Dignity is always maintained, and after the session clients report feeling refreshed and lighter.

When we think about it, it’s no wonder that we sometimes have difficulty maintaining regular bowel movements. From the time we begin learning to use the toilet, bowel movements are called “stinkies” or “bad jobs”- not especially pleasant associations. As we get older and go to school, we find it difficult to go to the bathroom whenever the urge hits, so we learn to ignore it. To make matters worse, we also become self-conscious of any associated unpleasant smell, so that discourages us even further from listening to our bodies when we feel the need to have a bowel movement.

As a general rule, for every meal that we ingest, there should be a corresponding bowel movement. Consider babies as an illustration. Babies have regular bowel movements. They eat a meal and, before long, they evacuate a meal. Every time we eat, the food we eat creates waste. If we’re eating three meals a day, we’re likely creating three sets of waste. Do we release that waste three times a day? Probably not. That’s where CHT can become a valuable ally.

If you’re seeking a way to help rid your body of unwanted toxins, give your digestive system a boost, decrease abdominal bloating, and benefit your overall health, try colon hydrotherapy. You too can feel refreshed and healthier!

Pam Crawford is a Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, a graduate of the International School of Colon Hydrotherapyand a full member of I-ACT (the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy [www.i-act.org]). Pam uses FDA-registered equipment and disposable, single-use rectal speculums and tubing. Sunrise Colon Hydrotherapy is located at 7325 West Friendly Ave, Suite A-1, in Greensboro, NC. For an appointment, please call 482-0270.