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| Colon Hydrotherapy _________________________________ Colon Hyrotherapy is the safe, gentle infusion of warm filtered water into the rectum, using no chemicals or drugs. This restorative, painless procedure is both relaxing and effective. The client lies comfortably on a treatment table covered with a clean sheet. A small speculum is gently inserted into the rectum. The therapist monitors the temperature and pressure of the water infused into and out of the colon (large intestine) by the colonic instrument with no assistance from the client. Hydrotherapy cleanses the entire colon without stressing the individual. The colonic instrument is a closed system with seperate water supply / waste water lines. Waste is eliminated through the colonic waste line, preventing any odor. Bathing on the inside has been done for centuries. Hippocrates mentions an internal bath for treatment of certain ailments. Galen in 400 A.D. refers to an intestinal Lavage ~ the french word for Bath This can be as important for your health as cleansing your skin. Why Colon Hydrotherapy A healthy colon is essential to a healthy body. The average diet includes refined processed foods high in saturated fats and low in fiber contributing to problems with the colon. The elimination of undigested food and waste are as important as digestion and assimilation of nutrients. Waste allowed to remain stagnant in the colon results in further decomposition and an increase in unhealthy bacteria and their toxins. The colon contains the largest concentration of healthy bacteria in the body. Healthy bacteria aid in the synthesis of folic acid, B-vitamins and vitamin K from foods. Bacillus coli and Acidophillus comprise the majority of the healthy bacteria in the colon. A colon that is stagnant with waste produces unhealthy bacteria and toxins that destroy the healthy bacteria. The main purpose of the colon is elimination of waste by mass muscular contractions called peristalsis. Colon Hydrotherapy hydrates and breaks up impacted waste and mucoid plaque lining the colon wall. Muscular tone is renewed in the colon thus improving peristalsis, restoring a sluggish colon. The PH in the colon is restored, the immune system revived, the client has more energy and the side affects of some medications are reduced. The cleansing of colon hydrotherapy compliments the cleansing of a fast or cleansing program for the liver, gall blader or kidney. Those who benefit from colon hydrotherapy Anyone who eats mostly refined, processed food... Anyone with a diet high in fat and starches... Those who eat lots of meat and fried foods... Those who are overweight... Those who do not exercise regularly... Anyone with gastro intestinal problems Indications for Colon Hydrotherapy
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| Detoxification is the oldest healing method known to man.
Hippocrates , Paracelsus , Galen and other great physicians prescribed detoxification. Practiced by Plato and Socrates , it was thought to help attain "Mental and Physical Health". Detoxification is a normal daily process of eliminating toxins through the colon , liver , kidneys , lung , lymph and skin. Today , in our polluted world , our body systems and organs that were once capable of cleaning out unwanted substances , are now completely overloaded. Our bodies try to prevent us from dangerous substances by surrounding them with mucous or fat so as not to cause imbalance or an immune response. Today , however , our bodies defences can no longer protect us. Planet Earth is the most polluted in the history of our existence 800,000 petro chemicals are in the environment. Since the industrial revolution , heavy metals are 1000 times greater in our bones. We breath air polluted with molds , pollens and allergens. More than 2 million synthetic substances are identified and 25,000 are added each year. OCD's (over the counter drugs) kill 100,000 patients yearly. Propylene Glycol found in OCD gel caps destroys our bodies Super Oxide Dismutase and Glutathione ... two of our powerful intra-cellular anti-oxidants. 19 million pounds of anti-bodies are fed to the animals we eat. The goal of a detox life style program is to remove the cause of disease before it makes us ill. This will enhance our quality of life while living in a toxic environment. The Colon's effect on the body The Colon is the sewage system of the body. By neglect and abuse it will distribute poisons of decay , fermentation and putrefacation into the blood. The following systems of the body are effected by these poisons :
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Stress and the Gut Reaction There are about 100 million nerve cells in the gut. Our capacity for emotional expresion depends primarly on the gut ! Stress from mental turmoil , toxic emotions and stressful situations will manifest with...butterflies in the stomach...knots in the colon...nausea and cramps...and irritable bowel symptoms. Our Gut is our "second brain" and is called the "intestinal nervous system" . It consists of Neurons , Neurotransmitters , Messenger Proteins called "Neuropeptides. They line the entire gastro-intestinal tract. Your "second brain" can act independantly from your "first brain". The gut , your intestinal nervous system , produces more serotonin than any other part of the body. Without serotonin , digestion of food is inadequate. The Gut is abundant with opiate receptors that help us deal with anxiety and relieve pain. Quite often during or after a stressful situation we may crave certain foods like chocolate , refined carbs and sweets. We are responding to the stress by attempting to increase the secretion of the anti-anxiety opiates. Stress will cause an increase in acid production and a decrease in the digestive process of our food. Stress will contribute to a toxic buildup in the gastro-intestinal tract known as "mucoid plaque". This will compromise the physiological function of the intestinal nervous system , or our "second brain". |
| Causes of Gas and Bloating
Herbs and spices to alleviate Gas and Bloating
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What is Constipation ? It is the difficult or infrequent passage of feces. Constipate means "Impacted" or "Packed In" Constipation can be caused by :
Common Symptoms of Constipation
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