What is Colonic Hydrotherapy?
Colonic Hydrotherapy (also called Colonic Irrigation) is the process of cleansing the colon with purified warm water to flush out the impacted faecal matter, toxins, mucous and parasites that build up over time.
Cleansing the colon with water is not a new concept; inner-cleansing was practised by the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, and in traditional Chinese and Indian civilisations.
What is the colon?
The colon (also called the large intestine or bowel) is the final part of the digestive system.
The food we eat is first processed by the stomach, liver/gall bladder, pancreas and small intestine. Each one breaks down the food and extracts various nutrients. Whatever is left goes into the colon. Here, any remaining water is extracted and put into the blood stream. Waste material is then eliminated and stored in the rectum until it is passed from the body.
The colon is 5 feet long and 2.5 inches in diameter. It is inhabited by billions of ‘friendly’ bacteria which assist in removing waste, synthesising certain vitamins and minerals and guarding against infection. The health of our colon therefore affects our all-round health. Colonic Hydrotherapy can help to cleanse the colon and restore balance to both body and mind.
