Colon Hydrotherapy Myths and Truths about colon hydrotherapy By: Carla Roter

History: Why does colon hydrotherapy have a bad rap? Answer: There are a lot of myths and truths and a lot of controversy about safety and hygiene. Colon hydrotherapy is still relativity misunderstood. By ensuring that only those practitioners who are properly licensed to perform Hydrotherapy, practice, the professional standing of this modality will be raised and recognized more by the public as well as the medical and naturopathic professions.

Myths and Truths

Myth: There is hardened fecal matter in the bowel that is removed by colonics. From years of experience and seeing first hand the results of colonoscopy procedures, we have never observed this to be the case. People can be constipated but this is different then hardened waste attaching to the walls of the colon. Myth: Colonics is a safe method of weight loss. Colonics is not about weight loss, it is about rejuvenating and maintaining health. Myth: People become dependent on colonics. In fact, laxatives are what people become more dependent on. We use a gravity system which requires clients to push waste out themselves, thus training natural bowel function. Myth: Colonics removes good flora from the bowels and offsets the electrolyte balance. I use a 100% isotonic solution during each colonic treatment, which maintains proper electrolyte balance and helps regenerate good flora. We also offer yummy probiotic drinks to achieve a healthy internal environment. Myth: Laxatives are much safer then colonics. Laxatives can be dangerous and should be used with caution. They can remove good flora and minerals, can cause chronic constipation and can promote dependency. Colonics, on the other hand does none of these things (when done properly); it is a completely safe and effective promoter of healthy bowel functioning.

Who should perform colon hydrotherapy? To encourage credibility, MDs or people with extensive medical or science backgrounds should do the treatment. Are there contraindications for colon hydrotherapy? Yes. Colon hydrotherapy is not advised when the following conditions exist:

Congestive heart failure Intestinal perforation Aneurysm Severe anemia Severe hemorrhoids Cirrhosis Colon cancer Fistulas First and last trimester of pregnancy Abdominal hernia Recent colon surgery Renal insufficiency In my practice I am able to perform an enema which is beneficial to clients who cannot have colonics.

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