What is the cost of having a colonic?

The cost is £60. Please allow at least one and half hours for the first session, as I take a full case history and discuss nutrition on the first appointment.

 What is the purpose of having a colonic?

Waste material, especially that which has remained in the colon for some time (impacted faeces, dead cellular tissue, accumulated mucus, parasites, worms etc) poses several problems. Firstly this material is toxic (poisonous). These poisons can re-enter and circulate in the blood stream making us feel ill, tired or weak. Secondly, impacted materials impair the colon’s ability to assimilate minerals and bacteria-produced vitamins (e.g. Vitamin K).

How can I tell if I have toxic material in my colon?

The symptoms could be: headaches, backaches, constipation, diarrhoea, fatigue, bad breath, body odour, irritability, confusion, skin problems, abdominal bloating, sciatic pain or gynaecological problems.

What happens during a colonic?

In a 45 minute session approximately 15 gallons of filtered water is used to gently flush the colon. Through appropriate use of massage, pressure points, etc. the Colonic Hydrotherapist is able to work loose and eliminate waste.

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Are there any additional benefits I might expect from a colonic?

Emotional release – the solar plexus is the emotional centre of the body and the transverse colon passes right through it. If an emotional event is left incomplete, it often results in physical tension being stored in the solar plexus, which affects all organs of the area, including the colon. This on-going tightening of the colon muscle results in constipation.

Is it embarrassing to have a colonic?

No, you will fully maintain your personal dignity. You will be in a private room with only your therapist. Your emotions and feelings will be acknowledged.

Is there anything I need to do get ready for a colonic?

It is recommended that you eat or drink lightly in the 2 hours prior to the colonic.

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What can I expect afterwards?

You will most likely feel great. Probably lighter and enjoy a sense of well being. For some, the colonic may trigger several subsequent bowel movements for the next few hours, but there won’t be any uncontrollable urgency or discomfort. It is also possible you may feel light-headed; chilled or emotional for a few moments following a colonic.

Will one colonic completely empty the colon?

Almost never. Many of us have considerable amounts of impacted faeces in our colon. Substantial work must be done to remove it. One colonic will remove some stagnant waste. The second and subsequent will remove more. The course of treatment depends upon both the therapist’s advice and your personal goals.

What constitutes a healthy colon?

Most intestinal problems are caused by bad eating and bad drinking habits. Highly processed foods turn into a sticky paste, which sticks to the colon walls, forming a crust, which prevents the movement of the muscle and makes the colon incapable of moving waste matters out of the body. Harmful bacteria and parasites revel in the activity of a sluggish colon; it is estimated that 200 million people are infected by intestinal parasites today.

The primary causes of constipation are bad diet, ignoring the call to go to the loo, lack of physical activity, emotional and mental distress, poisons and medications, including laxatives and lack of adequate amounts of pure water. Poisons like tobacco, coffee, tea, alcohol, chocolate, salt and sugar affect digestion and elimination by upsetting gastric juices and nerve responses. Antibiotics can completely eliminate the favourable intestinal flora, leaving the colon wide open to re-infestation by bacteria and virus. Most laxatives are poisonous, irritate the colon and do nothing to restore the natural process of elimination.

Ideally, we should have at least 2 or 3 soft bowel movements per day. The long retention of faeces is believed to be a source of heart disorders, as the removal of fibre from the diet raises cholesterol levels and predisposes the body to coronary disease. It also increases the workload of other excretory organs – kidneys, skin, liver, lungs and lymph – and puts them under extra strain.

It is not uncommon for an autopsy to reveal a colon 9 inches in diameter, with a passage through it no larger than a pencil, with the rest of the wall encrusted with many years of accumulated faecal matter.

Where are you on the "Poo Scale" (the Bristol Stool From Scale)? What do your stools look like? Do you look down the loo at all? It's a good idea as it's an excellent indication of what is going on in the body.

1. Separate hard lumps, that look like small nuts
2. A sausage-shaped tube that's lumpy
3. Sausage-shaped with cracks on the surface
4. Sausage-shaped but smooth or of a soft consistency
5. Soft blobs with clear-cut edges, passed easily
6. Fluffy pieces with ragged edges, a mushy stool
7. Mostly water, very little or no solid pieces

The ideal poo is type four, closely followed by types three and five. Of course, now and again there will be fluctuations according to what we have eaten or having too much to drink the night before. There should be little smell, wind and no pain.

However bad your Colon is, it is possible to get it back into shape and back into balance. You need to aid this revival by paying strict attention to your diet and using specific foods and herbs to help the colon to rejuvenate itself.

Therefore, as well as Colonic Hydrotherapy, it may be beneficial to take herbs orally to help this process. The information on the Products Page gives the formulas and when and how they should be used. The herbs I use are from a reputable herbal supplier who use organic herbs where possible. It can be beneficial to start taking a course of herbs prior to the Colonic Hydrotherapy treatment, as it starts the cleansing process before you come and begins to break down any impacted matter for easier elimination during the therapy. If you would like to discuss this with me prior to your appointment, please call on 0870 762 0697 and we will discuss the appropriate formulas and whether there are any contraindications. View our Colon Cleansing Products.