FACTS:

• DISEASE BEGINS IN THE COLON!
• For centuries, people have recognized the need for periodic cleansing in order to prevent illness.
• Incomplete or disordered digestion is a major contributor to the onset of many chronic and degenerative diseases.
• The increase in incidents of digestive illness is largely due to our modern lifestyle.
• Colonics should be part of your regular digestive health regimen.

What is Colon Hydrotherapy?

Colon Hydrotherapy (a.k.a. Colonic, Colon Irrigation), is a centuries-old therapy.

It is a scientific, safe and gentle infusion of warm filtered water in the rectum for therapeutic cleansing and corrective purposes. The treatments in our clinic use no chemicals or drugs. The purpose is to flush accumulated fecal waste, harmful bacteria, intestinal parasites, gas, and mucus from the colon with water only.

This is a restorative, painless procedure, which is highly effective and incredibly beneficial.

HISTORY

Dating back to ancient times, enemas were recorded as early as 1500 BC in Egypt. Their rationale for colon cleansing came from the concept of “auto-intoxication”- the idea that food enters in the intestine and rots (forming toxins). Ancient Egyptians believed that these toxins then entered our circulatory system causing health problems.

For years, numerous world’s leading physicians have agreed “That every organ of the body is affected by reabsorbed poisons from the colon…. constantly bathing the delicate cells”. The toxins released by the decay process get into the blood stream and travel to all parts of the body. Every cell in the body is affected and many forms of sickness can result.

At an earlier time in America, enemas were commonly used to help maintain health and ward off disease. Our grandparents grew up with the knowledge and use of enemas as a widely accepted procedure for reversing the onset of illness.

It is hard to track exactly when colonic procedure were first used. Historians talk about pioneering physicians including Dr. John H. Kellogg, MD in the 1900’s in Battle Creek, Michigan. He extensively used colon hydrotherapy on approximately 40,000 of his patients. In 1917, he reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association- that in only 20 cases did he have to use surgery for the treatment of gastrointestinal disease in his patients.

The popularity of colonics reached its apex in the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. At that time, colon irrigation machines were commonly seen and regularly used as a standard practice in hospitals and doctor’s offices.

Later with the invention of antibiotics and other pharmaceutical medications in the mid 40’s, our medical system and people’s attitudes changed to a “what pill can I take for my health problem” type of mentality. Slowly, there was a decrease in the use and public access to this valuable health treatment.

Fortunately, in the last 10 years there has been a resurgence of interest in personal health care responsibility and in activating our body’s innate ability to heal itself. Once again, people are understanding how a toxic colon can be the root cause of many health problems and degenerative diseases.

It is hoped that in the future, Conventional Medical Practitioners and Colon Hydrotherapist can work together in helping people recover from their present illness.

BENEFITS

Despite daily eliminations, many people are not aware that they may have a bowel problem. Very often, the complete length of the colon is impacted with old, hardened fecal matter leaving only a narrow channel of the small, softer feces to pass through.

There will be an improvement in your whole digestive status. There will be decreased bloating and gas due to the ammonia and stagnant fecal matter that will be released.

A series of colonic treatments will improve muscle tone of the colon. This is due to the massage that is performed during the treatment and due to the water increasing peristaltic motion. Increasing the peristalsis in your colon is especially important if you have a long history of constipation or use of laxatives.

It detects and flushes our parasites which may be microscopic or up to 30 feet long!

Circulation is also increased through the absorption of water through the large intestine, which helps bathe cells, flush toxins, and cleanse the kidneys and skin as well as the bowel.

There will be an increase in oxygen function in your body.

There will be an increased absorption of water and nutrients. The colon just becomes more efficient.

There is a decrease of bad bacteria that may be present in the colon. This is easily confirmed during the treatment when there is release of ammonia, gas, etc.

It decreases candida overgrowth in your body.

It compliments detoxification programs.

Whitens your eyes, decreases skin spots, improves your hair.

Colonic treatments give you a feeling of youth, well-being, alertness and memory improvement.

What to expect during the visit?

While the patient lies comfortably on an examining table, a short speculum is inserted only into the beginning of the rectum. The therapist then monitors the temperature of the water infused into and out of the large intestine. Water is allowed to flow, under gentle pressure, into the colon in order to cleanse the colon of toxic waste. The colon is filled with water and emptied repeatedly, thereby promoting proper peristaltic action. Alternating the water temperature from warm to cool serves to increase the cleansing action and strengthens the muscular walls. Colonics cleanses the entire colon of built up and old waste; without causing stress to the individual.

You can expect your colonic treatment to be a gentle and comfortable procedure.

At the clinic, stainless steel speculums are used for the patient’s comfort. Speculum (a.k.a. proctoscopes) are sterilized at 450 degrees for 45 minutes AFTER EVERY TREATMENT. The water used, first goes through a double filtering system in order to remove all the chlorine and any sediments. All the waste material is eliminated through the instrument to a drain line avoiding any offensive odours during the treatment.

From our experience, stainless steel proctoscopes are a preferred type of speculum for a colonic because it increases the comfort and effectiveness of the treatment allowing for better and more frequent releases. However, disposable proctoscopes are available for patients who prefer them (special request is needed when making an appointment).

Contraindications- who should not receive colonics

• Severe cardiac disease (uncontrolled hypertension or congestive heart failure)
• Acute inflammation of the colon (ie active diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, etc)
• Bleeding- ie hemorrhage (if it is actively bleeding, we do recommend to wait until it has healed)
• Tumours or cysts of the colon or rectum
• Fistulas
• Inguinal hernias
• Recent surgery in abdomen (we recommend to wait at least 2 months after the surgery)
• Pregnancy (especially in the first trimester)
• Aneurysm
• Renal Insufficiency

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING?

If you have a chronic health problem and you would like to have a consultation with our Naturopathic Doctor before receiving a Colon Hydrotherapy treatment, please visit www.mynaturalclinic.com
• Constipation / gas / bloating
• Diarrhea
• Atonic (Sluggish) colon
• Colitis / Crohn’s disease
• Spastic colon / IBS
• Diverticulosis
• Liver congestion / toxicity
• Bad Breath and coated tongue
• Hemorrhoids
• Parasites
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Skin Problems
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Dark Circles
• Depression
• Body Odour
• Surgery (pre and post op)
• Barium enemas (pre and post)

THEN CALL US TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TODAY – 905-669-7987

How many treatments do I need? How often should a person get a colonic?

A series of colonics helps facilitate an improved colon function and general all around health.

If you have the history of constipation, you may find that the first couple of treatments are usually loosens old fecal matter that may be impacted in the walls of the colon. It is by the third and fourth session that we start seeing a lot more releases. The actual number of colonics depends on each person’s lifestyle, diet, health history, use of medication, frequency of bowel movements, etc.

Packages available at the clinic!!

What is the advantage of a colonic versus an enema?

Enemas and colonics are based on the same basic principle: both are methods used to flush waste from the colon via a speculum.

During an enema however, water only travels approximately 6 to 8 inches up the colon, is held briefly, and almost immediately expelled. It is more uncomfortable and because it is a self-administration method, it is harder for the person to feel relaxed during the procedure.

Colonics tend to be more soothing and thorough. Water entering the body travels through the colon and exits into the waste tube in a continuous flow. In this way, water is able to travel the entire length of the colon (approximately 5 feet), reaching all the way to the cecum, the farthermost region of the colon where waste matter and parasites typically settle. There are no messes or offensive odours during the procedure.

The advantages of colonics versus enemas are:

• Because water flows continuously in and out of the body, a much greater quantity of water, between 10 and 50 litres, is flushed through the colon. This allows water to completely permeate the folds of the colon and to saturate the impacted waste throughout the entire length of the colon.
• Water filling the space within the colon exerts a slight pressure against the muscle tissue of the colon wall, stimulating muscle action which provides exercise for the colon muscle, helping to tone and reshape a weakened colon.
• The therapist is the one responsible for administering the colonic, allowing the patient to receive the treatment to remain relaxed and comfortable without concern for the mechanical aspects of the procedure.