'The World'

By Paul Fitzgerald

Colon hydrotherapy treatments are often advised to people who are experiencing chronic gastrointestinal discomforts or illnesses. Moreover, colon cleansing is much promoted as a means of enhancing overall sense of wellness and wellbeing. However, before actually having one, it is important that you consult with a healthcare professional. Sound medical advice and diagnosis are very important especially in this kind of treatment.

Although colon hydrotherapy is said to help prevent various diseases, especially ones the ones that are related to the digestive tract, it is always emphasized that such treatment is a preventive measure. Meaning, serious conditions may be avoided by proper administration of the colonics, or any form of cleansing regimen for that matter.

Also, it should not be neglected that colonic irrigation is only advised to be performed in cases that the colon is indeed experiencing blockage due to accumulated waste products. Such treatments are typically advised to be performed by a trained and experienced colon hydrotherpists to avoid unnecessary and undesirable side effects. On top of that, one must always check the sanitation standards of a colonic spa or clinic. Unsanitary administration and unsterilized or non-disposable tools such as the speculum or tubing can lead to disease contamination. Thus, it is important to go to clinics and
spas that are known to observe proper sanitation routines.

Most colonic machines and home colonic kits are cleared by the FDA. However, there are some companies that release their products in the market without clearance from the FDA. Thus, people who are advocates of, as well as those who are greatly considering colonic treatments should be wary of such products. Research about the machine or kit must be done before purchasing any. The same goes to the colonic clinics and spas that you are planning to go to for your colonic treatments.

One very tempting benefit of colon hydrotherapy is that it promotes weightloss. However, the procedure must not- should not be treated as a weightloss program. Immediate weightloss can be achieved through colon hydrotherapy when the colon indeed contains several pounds of accumulated toxic wastes. Overuse of colonics can often lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, or overhydration which can lead to cardiac arrest.

Such circumstances are exactly why colonic irrigation is not advisable to be performed on individuals that have heart diseases, and other medical conditions including appendicitis, severe hemorrhoids and anemia, ulcerative colitis, colon cancer, intestinal tumors, and several other diseases.

To sum it all up, colon hydrotherapy treatment is immensely beneficial if only done appropriately. Thus, it is strongly advised that the procedure is administered by trained and experienced therapists. Also, diagnosis and advice from healthcare professionals are essential in this type of treatment.

By Paul Fitzgerald

The human body is designed to consume food, absorb nutrients from food, and eliminate food wastes as well as natural toxins that are inherently produced by the human body. The efficient completion of these functions is essential for the maintenance of an individual's overall health.

However, the disruptions in the normal functioning of the organs designed to accomplish the task of eliminating bodily and food wastes can ultimately lead to a number of diseases. These organs primarily include the lungs, kidneys, liver, colon, and the skin.

The colon is the end part of the human digestive tract and is therefore responsible for the final elimination of food wastes. It is composed of the large intestine and the rectum. The colon is a muscular tube that is filled with nerves and bacteria that aid in digestion, otherwise known as microflora. In fact, there are about 60 kinds of good bacteria that are responsible for synthesizing vital nutrients from foods, maintaining a good pH balance in the gut, and containing harmful bacteria to prevent them from spreading throughout the body.

Due to modern lifestyle which include abusive intake of alcohol and drugs, smoking and
especially unhealthy foods high in sugar and fat, the natural functioning of the colon is
oftentimes upset. This upset can lead to a number of illnesses which include constipation, diarrhea, migraines, bad breath, body odor, depression, and anxiety- to name only few.

The diseases that can be triggered by a toxic colon are not only limited to gastrointestinal discomforts. Accumulated waste in the colon is one great source of the toxins that affect other organs in the body. This happens when the toxins penetrate through the colon walls and get into the bloodstream. Once they get into the bloodstream, these toxins are allowed to attack other organs and glands of the body, resulting to various illnesses.

Naturopathic practitioners and alternative medicine advocates recommend colon cleansing. This can be achieved through taking herbal cleansing supplements, oxygen-based cleansers. Also, treatments such as enemas and colonics are used for the purpose of cleansing the colon. However, these cleansing products and treatments are not to be taken in ignorance. One must first have a thorough knowledge of the cleansing product and treatment taking them.

Certain medical conditions do not permit the use for colonic treatments. Also, some people may have allergic reactions to the ingredients that make up the supplements and cleansers. Thus, professional medical advice and diagnosis should be considered before taking these products and treatments.