| Transitions' FAQs
What is Colon Hydrotherapy?
Colonic hydrotherapy or irrigation is a gentle internal bath using warm, purified water that can help to eliminate stored fecal matter, gas, mucus and toxic substances from the colon. A practice dating from around 1500 B.C., colonics can also help tone and hydrate 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, improvement in circulatory, immune and weight problems and many other positive side effects. Often people are referred to colonic practitioners by alternative medicine therapists including: chiropractors, homeopaths, acupuncturists, herbalists and naturopaths.
How does a colonic work?
Your visit to a colonic therapist will involve the taking of your case history followed by an explanation of the procedure.
- You relax in a prone position on your back, undressed from the waist down, yet covered by a sheet for optimum privacy.
- You take a small, sterile rectal tube and privately insert it in your rectum, so that the pure water can enter.
- The water flow, which you control, loosens the waste.
- You eliminate waste naturally, at your own pace, into the “reclining toilet” built into the table. Like the ebb and flow of ocean waves on the sand, this process is repeated many times during a session. (Sessions last approximately 45 minutes, during which you are practicing the art of release… literally!)
This process is facilitated by a certified Colon Hydrotherapist, and involves little or no discomfort. The Colon Hydrotherapist:
- Provides a clean and safe environment for the session.
- Assists you with the control of the pressure, temperature and flow of water that is regulated throughout the session.
- Answers any questions.
How do I know I need a colonic?
Toxic bowels cause a host of health issues. Since colon irrigation may remove toxins from the body, while restoring the body to better functioning, most people reap benefits from colonics. A colonic may be particularly valuable if you suffer from:
- Abnormal Body Odor
- Abdominal Discomfort
- Aches/Pains/Stiffness
- Bad Breath
- Candida Overgrowth
- Coated Tongue
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- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- InsomniaIrritable Bowel
- Constipation
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Will a colonic clean my small intestine?
No. There is a valve separating the small intestine from the large intestine (colon) called the Ileocecal valve. It is a one-way valve, allowing chyme from the small intestine to go into the large. Once it has passed through this valve into the colon it can't go back into the small intestine.
How long is the large intestine (Colon) and what is its function?
The anatomy of the colon extends from the ileocecal (small intestine) valve to the rectum. It is 5-5 ½ feet long and is 2-2 ½ inches in diameter.
The colon’s function is to:
Store undigested food and waste
Absorb some nutrients and water
Form stool with the aid of colon flora
Excrete stored material (feces)
What is Auto-Intoxification?
When we do not eliminate our waste, toxins back up in our bodies and can create auto-intoxification or self-poisoning. This occurs when the colon walls become encrusted with fecal matter that has not been eliminated. This hampers the absorption of vital nutrients. Worse yet, old accumulated matter in the colon provides a breeding ground for unhealthy bacteria. Blood capillaries lining the colon wall begin to absorb toxins into the blood stream, which feeds all of our bodily functions and set the stage for serious health problems.
Will I lose Good Bacteria?
No. We only use purified water and it won't wash away good bacteria, just like taking a shower doesn't wash away the bacteria on your skin. Most people don't have the good bacteria in their colon because of stagnant, foul, old fecal matter making the colon uninhabitable for the good bacteria. Colonics aid in getting rid of the bad yeast and bacteria so the good bacteria can flourish.
How many bowel movements should I have daily?
As many times as you eat, or anywhere from two to three times per day. They should be from 1-1/2 to 2" diameter and 5 to 10" in length. They should float, be light in color, and break apart when you flush. Fecal matter should not have a foul smell. You should not have to strain or push. If you have diarrhea, loose stools, or back and forth hard then loose, your colon could be out of balance. Colonics could aid in restoring balance and tone to the colon. A bowel movement should follow 2 to 3 hours after each meal. Most people have 1 bowel movement daily. If you are eating 3 meals a day and move your bowels once a day, your body is storing. Experts report that people carry 3-8 meals in their small and large intestines at any given time due to a sluggish digestive system.
Will I lose weight?
May be. Just bear in mind that you lose “wastes” only, not fat or cellulite. If you start eating less, increase your fiber intake, move more, chew better and drink more water, then you will achieve weight loss.
What will I feel like after the treatment?
Most people feel renewed and rejuvenated, everyone is different. Most report that they feel clarity and more energy. We have found that people who seem very toxic feel tired after their treatment. Sometimes rest is needed. And that is okay. When we clean house we get a little dirty. The end results are always better than when we started.
Can I have a colonic if I am having a period?
Yes you can. Please make sure you have a spare tampon or towel that you can use immediately after the treatment. We suggest waiting to have a colonic until heavy cramping has subsided.
Can I have a colonic if I am pregnant?
Colonic are not advised and are a contraindication during the 1st and 3rd trimester of pregnancy. A doctor’s authorization is mandatory.
How soon after the childbirth can I have a colonic? Can I have it while I am nursing?
You can have a colonic 3 months after a regular childbirth, unless you had complications, a caesarean or you are breastfeeding. You need to decide for yourself whether your body has recovered enough from childbirth.
Will I be able to drive home after the colonic?
Most people do not find it difficult to drive back after their colonic treatment. This can be discussed at the time you book your appointment.
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