Laxatives act as chemical irritants and stimulate the colon’s muscular walls to abnormally contract to expel the irritating substances. Moreover, it is effortless to become dependent upon these drugs and permanently destroy the colon’s strong ability to eliminate naturally on its own accord. Besides, the oral route of administration is the least optimal method of evacuation of the large intestine. However, most laxatives and other cathartics precipitate dehydration in the patient. On the other hand, colonic irrigation as a beneficial therapy fills and empties the colon and improves the patient’s hydration status. So, what are the common concerns about colonic irrigation?
Electrolytes or minerals are responsible for cell function throughout the body, which also carries an electrical charge. When the body receives nutrients adequately with good quality organic foods containing sodium, potassium, and magnesium, it replenishes the colon’s electrolyte level as part of the diet. Some colonic irrigation devices allow for supplementation (additive) via the rectum (Bifidus, saline, kaycelate, acidophilus, etc.), however, only at the physician’s direction. Besides, we do not recommend using oil of any kind in your colon hydrotherapy device. The client should do coffee enemas at their own home shortly after getting a colon hydrotherapy session at your office. Common concerns about colon therapy may also vary a lot.
The ideal pattern of colonic treatments includes three alkalising colon hydrotherapy treatments with sodium bicarbonate, one anti-parasitic implant on the first treatment, one liver and gall bladder stimulating herbal implant on the second treatment, and high strength probiotic implant on the third colonic.
The intestinal flora is billions of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, yeast, fungi and viruses which inhabit the bowel. To clarify, they play a vital role in health and disease. For example, bacteria synthesise valuable nutrients. Therefore, the proper balance of these microorganisms is essential to a healthy colon. The large intestine produces bacteria daily, and good nutrition will enhance the colon’s ability to maintain balance following colon hydrotherapy. Further, the physician may elect to prescribe lacto Bifidus/bacillus culture. For instance, they facilitate this process and incorporate low fat, cultured dairy products (yoghurt, etc.) into the patient’s dietary program.
A potent germicidal/disinfectant solution disinfect the device properly. Besides, its contents are not harmful to the colon environment. Moreover, the colon hydrotherapy device has several check valves to prevent the wastewater from returning to the water supply. Common concerns besides is a single-use disposable sterilised packet containing a rectal tube or speculum.
It is an intensive combination of live cultures, complex plant fibres and fruit extracts with Vitamins.
ImmunoDophilus is non-Dairy and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
The client’s history and physical examination would dictate the need for colonic irrigation in the overall treatment plan. Colonic therapy is beneficial for the following common concerns and conditions:
You may also find out more about common concerns about colonic irrigation in our clinic.