Colon Hydrotherapy - Colon Cleansing
Alternative Health Oasis
Powell, Ohio
Alternative Health Oasis of 10223 Sawmill Parkway, Powell, Ohio offers Colon Hydrotherapy or colon cleansing services which cleanse the colon of putrified waste materials. Colon Hydrotherapy, colon irrigation or colon cleansing ... involves the cleansing of the large intestine with warm purified water.
Colon Hydrotherapy
History
Hippocrates in 500 B.C. suggested using enemas for fever therapy. Pliny from 77 A.D. identifies the origin of the enema from the lbis bird of Egypt which drew water into its beak and self administered the enema. The enema of the 17th century was so popular that “no home was without one”. At the turn of the century, colon therapy gained the attention of such physicians such as Dr. Wiltsie, Dr. Waddington, Dr. Jenson, and Dr. Norman Walker.
Colon Hydrotherapy
Frequently Asked Questions
Colon Hydrotherapy is a safe and effective procedure of cleansing the colon of accumulated wastes and toxins without the use of laxatives or drugs. Our hectic lifestyle today is filled with convenient food, processed food, fast food, & refined devitalized food with additives & preservatives. Not to mention enormous amounts of food, we are consuming in each meal! What’s normal today is eating until you are stuffed and feel uncomfortable. That said, our body has to work twice as hard to digest the massive amount of food and eating to live has taken a backseat to living to eat. Everything plays a part in your colon health. Stress, worries, negative thinking, emotions & especially the environment which all contribute to the build-up of toxins within your system. Fermenting waste is a perfect place for parasites, candida (yeast) to multiply and grow creating inflammation, sickness and discomfort.
Colon Facts
Colon Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death of all cancers in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, 90% of all cancers could be avoided by changing lifestyle and diet.
Aside from pain relievers, more money is spent on laxatives than any other over-the-counter medications. Roughly 18,000 tons of laxatives are sold each year in the United States.
A healthy normal colon should weigh approximately 3-5 pounds at full capacity. The colons capacity is 64 ounces on average.
The colon cleansing process can cause a “healing crisis”….sometimes we get a little worse before we can get better.
Ideal transit time should be anywhere from 17-24 hours from the time a substance is ingested to the time it is eliminated.
The colon has no pain receptor nerves; once pain or discomfort has become apparent, the condition has become very serious and in need of immediate attention.
It takes 15 enemas to do the job of 1 colon hydrotherapy session.
The average person doesn’t take care of the bowel until a problem becomes evident.
The longer it takes feces to move the more water is absorbed making it harder and compact and elimination becomes difficult and painful.
Contraindications
Colon Hydrotherapy is not to be given with the following conditions unless prescribed by your doctor.
- Abdominal hernia
- Carcinoma of the Colon
- Aneurysm
- Congestive heart failure
- Fissures
- GI Hemorrhage/Perforation
- Renal Insufficiency
- Recent abdominal Surgery (within 6 months)
- Severe anemia
- Severe Hemorrhoids
- Ulcerative colitis
- Uncontrolled Hypertension
The Day Before Your Colon Hydrotherapy Session
Try to drink as much water as possible throughout the day (aim for a gallon of water).
That will help to rehydrate your body and it will make your cleansing experience more thorough. Add Ionic Trace Minerals to any water you drink on a daily basis.
AVOID alcohol, dairy, meat, fried foods and sugar. CONSUME as much fruits, vegetables and salads as you would like. It should be 50% of your diet the day before your cleanse session
The Day of Your Colon Hydrotherapy Session
Drink as much water as possible up until you’re appointment. Try not to eat anything 1-2 hours before coming in as that will allow for your body to digest what you had eaten earlier that day. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time for paperwork and consultation.
After your session, do not eat anything raw such as salads, spicy or rich foods/sauces. Ideal foods would be grilled or steamed vegetables, light proteins such as chicken, fish or non-cream based soups. Avoid alcohol the day of your session.
You will be able to go about your normal daily activities. Try to avoid or limit strenuous activities.
Finally, relax and enjoy an overall feeling of wellbeing!
Will I experience Pain or Discomfort?
No. If you experience a cramping feeling during your session it’s because your colon isn’t used to working so hard to push out dry, hard fecal matter. The colon can become weak when you aren’t having daily bowel movements. The cramping feeling usually will subside after you eliminate. It is best to relax and listen to your body and eliminate when need be.
Are Cleanses Safe for Me?
Yes, Definitely! A cleanse is done with disposable tubing (the size of a pencil with a rounded smooth tip) and everything is disinfected after each session. The water is purified so you are receiving chemical, and contaminant free water. If you have a clogged colon, the good bacteria can’t survive and is overwhelmed with the bad bacteria. A cleanse will remove both the good and bad. You are given an oral probiotic after each session to help restore healthy flora. Most people eliminate once every 2-3 days. Think about what is building up in your system? This build up can absorb right back into your system potentially causing inflammation and dis-ease in the body.
How Long Is The Large Intestine?
Your large intestine (colon) is 5-6 feet long and 2 ½ inches in diameter. The digestive system, from mouth to rectum is 22 feet long in most people.
Do Colon Cleansers Work With Colon Hydrotherapy?
Most generally Yes. Colon cleansers work to create bulk due to their fiber content so the transit time is faster rather than slower. Fiber also carries moisture which helps to soften existing fecal matter. Colon Hydrotherapy is an effective way to loosen and clean the turns and pockets in the colon. Colon Cleansers can’t do that alone. Eating a clean diet, receiving colon hydrotherapy sessions and supplementing with a colon cleanser is the best way to insure a clean healthy colon !!
How Does A Person Know If They’ll Benefit From Colon Hydrotherapy?
Everyone can benefit from detoxing and cleansing if they do not have any Contraindications. “See Below for details” Each day our bodies are exposed to toxins and pollutants from the air we breath, the foods we feed our bodies and the water we drink. Refined foods, low fiber foods, lack of water and exercise, poor digestion and, of course, STRESS all play a part in our GI health problem. When toxins build-up faster than they can be eliminated, the toxins accumulate and create an unhealthy environment leading to sickness, disease and chronic inflammation.
How Does A Person Feel After A Colon Hydrotherapy Session?
Most people feel great as I do. I can honestly say that I feel like a million bucks afterwards and have an incredible day. Most people notice they don’t feel as heavy or bloated and they feel a lot lighter. More energy (due to elimination of toxins), better digestion and less gas are just a few benefits. You may feel as though you have a stuffy nose after and this is completely normal. It is just a result of some toxins being reabsorbed back into your body.
Are Laxatives and Colon Cleanses The Same?
No, your colon does the work of taking in the water and pushing it out. Because only purified water is used, it is impossible for the colon to become dependent. The more colon irrigations you have, the stronger your colon will become and it will be able to function normally on its own.
What Is Auto-Intoxication?
When the colon walls become coated with fecal matter than hasn’t been eliminated toxins back up into your system. This hampers the absorption of vitamins and nutrients; it also creates a breeding ground for bad bacteria.
Will I Loose Beneficial Bacteria from Colon Hydrotherapy?
If you aren’t eliminating a minimum of 2 feet per day and it’s not a bulky load you probably have a toxic colon. Having a toxic colon would inhibit good bacteria from flourishing so during a colon hydrotherapy session you are wiping out old, stagnant, foul fecal matter and bacteria. After your session, you are given an oral probiotic (friendly flora).
How Many Bowel Movements Are Normal?
You should be eliminating 2-3 times per day or as often as you eat. If you eat 3 meals it means you should have 3 meals coming out the next day. From the time you eat to the time you eliminate should be 17-24 hours. It should be a minimum of 2 feet and 1 ½ to 2” in diameter. If you are getting enough fiber in your diet, your feces should float. Other characteristics of healthy elimination are light color, it should break apart when you flush and there shouldn’t be any odor. You shouldn’t have to strain or push. If you have diarrhea, loose stools or a combination of loose then hard stools, your colon is probably unbalanced.
