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What is the Function of the Large Intestine?
The Function of the large Intestine is to eliminate waste material from the body, absorb water, and house bacteria that produce Vitamin K and certain B-complex vitamins. Undigested and un-absorbed foods are eliminated from the body by the large intestine in the form of feces. Do you know what the most important stage of digestion is?....CHEWING! So please chew your food slowly and thoroughly.
The Function of the large Intestine is to eliminate waste material from the body, absorb water, and house bacteria that produce Vitamin K and certain B-complex vitamins. Undigested and un-absorbed foods are eliminated from the body by the large intestine in the form of feces. Do you know what the most important stage of digestion is?....CHEWING! So please chew your food slowly and thoroughly.
How are the lymph system and the intestines connected?
The lymph system is part of the circulatory system and a major organ of the immune system. Its clear-to-white fluid is composed of many different types of white blood cells and other substances. One of its main jobs is to transport nutrients from the blood to each cell and remove its waste. Some of the waste is transported to the intestines via the lacteals, the part of the lymph system that empties into the small intestines. It then passes into the large intestines for elimination.
When the intestinal walls are impacted with waste material, the lymph system retains the cell waste. The prolific numbers of lymph nodes in the abdominal region also become storage points for the waste. Lymphatic fluid becomes thicker and if accompanied with dehydration sets the stage for an impaired immune system.
How are the liver and the colon connected?
The liver is the main detoxification organ of the body. It is considered the largest gland in the body. Many colon X-rays show that the pressure of constipation can exert onto the liver area, resulting in irritation to both liver and gall bladder as well as to the common bile duct. This delays and obstructs the normal draining of these organs- a condition, which is often alleviated through colon hydrotherapy. Without the liver, we could not live more than 24 hours.
The lymph system is part of the circulatory system and a major organ of the immune system. Its clear-to-white fluid is composed of many different types of white blood cells and other substances. One of its main jobs is to transport nutrients from the blood to each cell and remove its waste. Some of the waste is transported to the intestines via the lacteals, the part of the lymph system that empties into the small intestines. It then passes into the large intestines for elimination.
When the intestinal walls are impacted with waste material, the lymph system retains the cell waste. The prolific numbers of lymph nodes in the abdominal region also become storage points for the waste. Lymphatic fluid becomes thicker and if accompanied with dehydration sets the stage for an impaired immune system.
How are the liver and the colon connected?
The liver is the main detoxification organ of the body. It is considered the largest gland in the body. Many colon X-rays show that the pressure of constipation can exert onto the liver area, resulting in irritation to both liver and gall bladder as well as to the common bile duct. This delays and obstructs the normal draining of these organs- a condition, which is often alleviated through colon hydrotherapy. Without the liver, we could not live more than 24 hours.
What is the consultation process?
During the consultation process we (client and therapist) will establish a programme to help you achieve your health goals. I also aim to increase your awareness on the importance and benefits of regular cleansing/fasting so that you will leave informed and empowered to take ownership of your health, as well as choose to make better decisions pertaining to your well-being. I believe this is very important.
During the consultation process we (client and therapist) will establish a programme to help you achieve your health goals. I also aim to increase your awareness on the importance and benefits of regular cleansing/fasting so that you will leave informed and empowered to take ownership of your health, as well as choose to make better decisions pertaining to your well-being. I believe this is very important.
What can I expect from a typical colon hydrotherapy session?
After your case history consultation has taken place we will begin the session. The treatment takes place in a quiet, completely private treatment room with a private toilet. You will recline on a comfortable treatment table. You will undress leaving your top on if you choose. Wearing a stylish hospital gown (handmade by Sally Smith) that opens at the back you will hop onto the table. The lower half of your body will be covered with a drape sheet and towels as needed. You will be given socks to wear to keep your feet warm. Your body is covered throughout the entire session except for a short period of time when a small lubricated speculum is inserted by you into the rectum (with the help of the therapist should you need it). This is usually painless and takes less than a minute. It is inserted only 1 to 2 inches into the rectum. The therapist will ensure that the speculum has been inserted correctly. Generally, the therapist remains with you in the room for the entire treatment.
You will start on your left side and the therapist will then guide you to turn onto your back. You will be given an abdominal massage to facilitate the water’s movement in the colon. Trigger points on the body, feet, and hands will be used to facilitate relaxation and release. You will also be reminded and instructed to BREATHE. With the closed system treatment, you will feel the sensation to push (which is communicated to the therapist). However just focusing on breathing and allowing the device to do the work for you is all that is required. It is very important that you do NOT push. You will feel comfortable and at ease once you get started. There is generally no mess, odor, or smell! All waste and water are contained within the closed system. You do NOT need to retain all the water that goes into the large intestine. Water can freely flow into and out of the colon at the same time. About 2 to 6 liters of water is used in a typical session. Stay relaxed and excited about the health promoting practice you are initiating for your body.
At the end of your session, you will move into the private toilet to release any remaining water or waste. Once the session is complete, you can redress and relax with a probiotic drink. You are welcome to relax in the reception area lounge or garden sanctuary cafe for as long as you like before you "re-enter" the world.
The treatment room and toilet are thoroughly cleaned between each client, the sheets and towels are all refreshed, and all disposable products are discarded.
After your case history consultation has taken place we will begin the session. The treatment takes place in a quiet, completely private treatment room with a private toilet. You will recline on a comfortable treatment table. You will undress leaving your top on if you choose. Wearing a stylish hospital gown (handmade by Sally Smith) that opens at the back you will hop onto the table. The lower half of your body will be covered with a drape sheet and towels as needed. You will be given socks to wear to keep your feet warm. Your body is covered throughout the entire session except for a short period of time when a small lubricated speculum is inserted by you into the rectum (with the help of the therapist should you need it). This is usually painless and takes less than a minute. It is inserted only 1 to 2 inches into the rectum. The therapist will ensure that the speculum has been inserted correctly. Generally, the therapist remains with you in the room for the entire treatment.
You will start on your left side and the therapist will then guide you to turn onto your back. You will be given an abdominal massage to facilitate the water’s movement in the colon. Trigger points on the body, feet, and hands will be used to facilitate relaxation and release. You will also be reminded and instructed to BREATHE. With the closed system treatment, you will feel the sensation to push (which is communicated to the therapist). However just focusing on breathing and allowing the device to do the work for you is all that is required. It is very important that you do NOT push. You will feel comfortable and at ease once you get started. There is generally no mess, odor, or smell! All waste and water are contained within the closed system. You do NOT need to retain all the water that goes into the large intestine. Water can freely flow into and out of the colon at the same time. About 2 to 6 liters of water is used in a typical session. Stay relaxed and excited about the health promoting practice you are initiating for your body.
At the end of your session, you will move into the private toilet to release any remaining water or waste. Once the session is complete, you can redress and relax with a probiotic drink. You are welcome to relax in the reception area lounge or garden sanctuary cafe for as long as you like before you "re-enter" the world.
The treatment room and toilet are thoroughly cleaned between each client, the sheets and towels are all refreshed, and all disposable products are discarded.
What kind of equipment do we use?
I use an FDA registered Class 2 Colon Hydrotherapy device called the Hydro-San Model C. It is manufactured by Specialty Health Products (SHP). This is a closed system device so there is NO mess, odor, or contamination.
The Hydro-San comes with a thorough pre-filter system which ensures that the water that goes into the body is completely free of contaminants. Using this device, we can also use the additive system to administer coffee, wheatgrass, ozonated water, or anything that suits the individual client's needs.
I use an FDA registered Class 2 Colon Hydrotherapy device called the Hydro-San Model C. It is manufactured by Specialty Health Products (SHP). This is a closed system device so there is NO mess, odor, or contamination.
The Hydro-San comes with a thorough pre-filter system which ensures that the water that goes into the body is completely free of contaminants. Using this device, we can also use the additive system to administer coffee, wheatgrass, ozonated water, or anything that suits the individual client's needs.
Is the treatment painful?
There should be no pain. You may experience a feeling of fullness in the abdomen and possibly slight cramping created by the water and peristalsis. Massage, trigger point release work, reflexology, sounding and breathing techniques are used to alleviate any discomfort that MAY arise. Gentle water flowing through your colon may give you an unusual sensation. The insertion of the small speculum takes only a few seconds and is generally not painful. After a minute or so you will not even feel that it is there. Remember, your anus is similar to your mouth and has the ability to open just as wide. Going to the dentist, having shots at the doctor, having a colonoscopy, or visiting the gynecologist are all far more uncomfortable than having a colonic! Most clients find the treatment to be relaxing, as you learn about good health and are motivated to live a thriving lifestyle.
There should be no pain. You may experience a feeling of fullness in the abdomen and possibly slight cramping created by the water and peristalsis. Massage, trigger point release work, reflexology, sounding and breathing techniques are used to alleviate any discomfort that MAY arise. Gentle water flowing through your colon may give you an unusual sensation. The insertion of the small speculum takes only a few seconds and is generally not painful. After a minute or so you will not even feel that it is there. Remember, your anus is similar to your mouth and has the ability to open just as wide. Going to the dentist, having shots at the doctor, having a colonoscopy, or visiting the gynecologist are all far more uncomfortable than having a colonic! Most clients find the treatment to be relaxing, as you learn about good health and are motivated to live a thriving lifestyle.
Should I be embarrassed or fearful?
Absolutely not! Your body remains covered throughout most of the session. It's time to make friends with our rectums and appreciate and love ALL of our body. The waste tube is connected directly to the plumbing, which exposes nothing (smell or sound) to the client or therapist. At first you may feel nervous because it is a new experience, but rest assured, Shanti is a professional. The client inserts the speculum (with some help from the therapist if needed). We have FUN and good laugh.
Absolutely not! Your body remains covered throughout most of the session. It's time to make friends with our rectums and appreciate and love ALL of our body. The waste tube is connected directly to the plumbing, which exposes nothing (smell or sound) to the client or therapist. At first you may feel nervous because it is a new experience, but rest assured, Shanti is a professional. The client inserts the speculum (with some help from the therapist if needed). We have FUN and good laugh.
How many Colonics will I need?
- The amount of treatments needed varies greatly between individuals and their condition. Often times, waste is so well lodged and hard in the colon that it may take a series of colonics to sufficiently soften and loosen the accumulated fecal matter. If you are on a detox program and eating a great amount of raw fruits and veggies, you should have frequent/regular treatments. This is because a raw diet triggers the body to dump tremendous amounts of toxins, so you need to rinse those toxins from your colon frequently in order keep up with the rapid detox.
- An example of a good programme would be to start with a series of 10 to 12 sessions: two the first week (one today/one tomorrow), two the second week, and one a week for the next few weeks. But again this depends on your current state of health and your purpose. The number of sessions varies depending on the condition and goal of the individual. You may need to continue on a weekly basis after that until your body indicates it no longer needs the treatment. For maintenance, you may choose to have one session every three months or with the change of seasons. Some clients choose to have a session once a month for ongoing cleansing and toning. If you are on a fasting or detoxification program, it is highly recommended that you include colonics as part of it. In addition, if you get sick, colonics will help with lymphatic drainage, speeding up your healing. Clients that have the most success complete the recommended series.
NOTE: 4 sessions in 2 weeks is the minimum recommended. Any time you can fit a colonic into your time and budget, it will be beneficial for you. Even if you can only do 1 colonic it will still be beneficial. - When we clear out the colon, the body starts pulling waste out of the other tissues and organs (especially the liver) and putting those wastes into the blood stream. The waste then heads to the liver and then back to the colon. Therefore, the second colon hydrotherapy session is necessary so that the digested waste is eliminated and removed rather than being re-absorbed.
- The same applies to the second week. After you’ve had four sessions, it is recommended to have one a week in order slow down the detoxification to a gentler/tolerable rate. You will become more in tune with your body, and will know when it is time for another session. Additives can be administered anytime after you have had three to six sessions.
- We will discuss this with you further as we evaluate your progress and determine a set of sessions that will fit your time frame and budget.
- Some people go an entire lifetime carrying toxins with them never realizing what a difference colonics can make. No matter how often you can have a session, we highly recommend that you do.
Is Colon Hydrotherapy sanitary and safe?
Yes, absolutely and completely! We always use a brand new, factory-sterilized and sealed disposable speculum and hose, both of which are disposed of after single use (always insist on disposable no matter what clinic you visit). To repeat, each individual client has their own disposable speculum and hose. These are NEVER used again. The Colon Hydrotherapy device, treatment room, and toilet are thoroughly cleaned with a hospital grade cleaner (anti-septic) between each and every client. Colonics are very safe; the flow of water into the body is extremely gentle and slow. As always, it is recommended that you consult with your medical doctor prior to making changes in your healthcare regimen.
Yes, absolutely and completely! We always use a brand new, factory-sterilized and sealed disposable speculum and hose, both of which are disposed of after single use (always insist on disposable no matter what clinic you visit). To repeat, each individual client has their own disposable speculum and hose. These are NEVER used again. The Colon Hydrotherapy device, treatment room, and toilet are thoroughly cleaned with a hospital grade cleaner (anti-septic) between each and every client. Colonics are very safe; the flow of water into the body is extremely gentle and slow. As always, it is recommended that you consult with your medical doctor prior to making changes in your healthcare regimen.
Will I feel any negative side effects?
When toxins that have been lying dormant in the colon are flushed out and stirred up, some people may feel light-headed or nauseous during a session. This normally passes quite quickly. If you choose to follow a cleansing program, you may have additional "healing crises," but you will feel much better overall as you strip away the OLD, and day by day you will have a stronger feeling of health and well–being as you bring in the NEW. In fact, you may feel exactly the opposite of negative side effects. You are very likely to feel any or ALL of the following after a session: elated, clear, energized, free, light, relaxed, calm, peaceful, pain-free, re-balanced, re-juvenated, and re-energized!
When toxins that have been lying dormant in the colon are flushed out and stirred up, some people may feel light-headed or nauseous during a session. This normally passes quite quickly. If you choose to follow a cleansing program, you may have additional "healing crises," but you will feel much better overall as you strip away the OLD, and day by day you will have a stronger feeling of health and well–being as you bring in the NEW. In fact, you may feel exactly the opposite of negative side effects. You are very likely to feel any or ALL of the following after a session: elated, clear, energized, free, light, relaxed, calm, peaceful, pain-free, re-balanced, re-juvenated, and re-energized!
Is Colon Hydrotherapy habit forming?
No. Colon Hydrotherapy helps to retrain the bowel to regain strength and generally function better. After a series of colonics, most people regain their normal bowel function of at least one movement per day. In time, once the colon is functioning well after a series of colonics (like a work out for your colon) a healthy bowel may eliminate two or three times per day. As with anything in life, moderation is key. An overall balanced diet and lifestyle choices are also just as important for the body to function properly; it all goes hand in hand.
No. Colon Hydrotherapy helps to retrain the bowel to regain strength and generally function better. After a series of colonics, most people regain their normal bowel function of at least one movement per day. In time, once the colon is functioning well after a series of colonics (like a work out for your colon) a healthy bowel may eliminate two or three times per day. As with anything in life, moderation is key. An overall balanced diet and lifestyle choices are also just as important for the body to function properly; it all goes hand in hand.
How should I prepare for my Colonic?
- Eat as many water content foods as possible over the few days prior to your colonic. Examples: raw and cooked green leafy vegetables, raw vegetable drinks and whole grains. This will start moistening up waste material held in the colon for better elimination.
- Try to cut down on all processed foods. Examples: white flour products, cheese, dried foods, greasy foods and sugar. These foods dehydrate the colon and make elimination tougher.
- Stop drinking liquids 1 hour before. You don't want your bladder full before a colonic.
- No diuretics prior to colonic. This would be coffee, tea or soda. This also makes your bladder full.
- No foods about 2 hours before your colonic.
No fasting is necessary prior to a treatment, and the few dietary adjustments we recommend will greatly enhance the results. We believe these are very important and we encourage you to commit and to follow them in order to get the maximum benefits from the course of treatments.
What should I do immediately before a session?
It is advisable to refrain from eating or drinking anything (except water) two hours prior to your scheduled appointment. This is to avoid feelings of nausea, as well as ensuring maximum comfort during your Colon Hydrotherapy session.
It is advisable to refrain from eating or drinking anything (except water) two hours prior to your scheduled appointment. This is to avoid feelings of nausea, as well as ensuring maximum comfort during your Colon Hydrotherapy session.
What kind of diet should I follow immediately after a Colon Hydrotherapy session?
Following a cleansing of the large intestine, the body may feel weary or relaxed or energized. This is simply your body working out and processing through this cleansing period; proper rest is important at this time to give your body time to rejuvenate.
Immediately after receiving Colon Hydrotherapy, it is important to:
Following a cleansing of the large intestine, the body may feel weary or relaxed or energized. This is simply your body working out and processing through this cleansing period; proper rest is important at this time to give your body time to rejuvenate.
Immediately after receiving Colon Hydrotherapy, it is important to:
- Drink plenty of liquids (purified water, juices, herb teas, probiotic drinks, and electrolyte liquids).
- Eat a healthy vegetable soup within the next couple of hours.
- Avoid eating raw vegetables straight after the treatment. Steamed vegetables and raw fruit are sufficient (to be chewed very thoroughly). Raw veges can sometimes be a bit hard for digestion.
- Reduce meat consumption (especially beef, pork and chicken), alcohol, caffeine and sugar intake.
How does Colon Hydrotherapy affect the bacteria balance in my body?
Colon hydrotherapy does not flush all good or bad bacteria out of the body. Once toxins and accumulated wastes are removed from the colon this creates an ideal habitat for the healthy beneficial friendly bacteria that facilitates their reproduction and multiplication, therefore achieving a positive bacterial balance. It's a bit like weeding your garden: You have to remove some of the weeds/rocks/sticks (bad bacteria) so that the other plants that you want to grow (good bacteria) have more soil ground in which to flourish. You are creating a healthy internal environment in which to allow good bacteria to proliferate!
Colon hydrotherapy does not flush all good or bad bacteria out of the body. Once toxins and accumulated wastes are removed from the colon this creates an ideal habitat for the healthy beneficial friendly bacteria that facilitates their reproduction and multiplication, therefore achieving a positive bacterial balance. It's a bit like weeding your garden: You have to remove some of the weeds/rocks/sticks (bad bacteria) so that the other plants that you want to grow (good bacteria) have more soil ground in which to flourish. You are creating a healthy internal environment in which to allow good bacteria to proliferate!
How do toxins accumulate in the body?
Toxins can accumulate in the body as a result of stress and/or consuming too much acidic food, such as sugar, white flour, caffeine, and alcohol. The bowel can become unnaturally acidic from eating these modern processed foods. When the bowel becomes toxic, it contaminates the blood, which in turn, spreads the toxins to the heart, lungs, brain, muscles etc as it is delivering nutrients throughout the body. In the end, the liver is left to deal with toxic "dirty" blood, and after years of relentless toxicity, it will become sluggish until it will no longer function. At this point, the toxins will begin to collect in other parts of the body. Disease will manifest wherever they settle. Overall, cleansing allows you to remove accumulated toxicities in order to rebuild your bowel and your liver and protect yourself from disease.
Toxins can accumulate in the body as a result of stress and/or consuming too much acidic food, such as sugar, white flour, caffeine, and alcohol. The bowel can become unnaturally acidic from eating these modern processed foods. When the bowel becomes toxic, it contaminates the blood, which in turn, spreads the toxins to the heart, lungs, brain, muscles etc as it is delivering nutrients throughout the body. In the end, the liver is left to deal with toxic "dirty" blood, and after years of relentless toxicity, it will become sluggish until it will no longer function. At this point, the toxins will begin to collect in other parts of the body. Disease will manifest wherever they settle. Overall, cleansing allows you to remove accumulated toxicities in order to rebuild your bowel and your liver and protect yourself from disease.
Why Do I need to cleanse my colon? I have regular bowel movements...isn't this enough?
One would hope that having 1 to 3 bowel movements a day would be enough to eliminate wastes from the body. However, often there are pockets, distentions etc. within the large intestine where waste material can get caught up. Even people with regular bowel movements can have aging impacted feacel matter within the large intestine. It's also a matter of how much is waste is coming out during each bowel movement. With an ever increasing toxic load from the environment and food preservatives and additives, it becomes even more important to ensure that our elimination through the large intestine is complete.
One would hope that having 1 to 3 bowel movements a day would be enough to eliminate wastes from the body. However, often there are pockets, distentions etc. within the large intestine where waste material can get caught up. Even people with regular bowel movements can have aging impacted feacel matter within the large intestine. It's also a matter of how much is waste is coming out during each bowel movement. With an ever increasing toxic load from the environment and food preservatives and additives, it becomes even more important to ensure that our elimination through the large intestine is complete.
How will we know when the colon is empty?
The colon will probably never be empty, as it’s an organ in continuous use. As more of the impacted material is released clients comment on feeling the water enter higher regions of the colon without any sense of obstruction. The objective should not be an empty colon, but rather a well functioning colon.
The colon will probably never be empty, as it’s an organ in continuous use. As more of the impacted material is released clients comment on feeling the water enter higher regions of the colon without any sense of obstruction. The objective should not be an empty colon, but rather a well functioning colon.
How is Colon Hydrotherapy different from an Enema?
Enemas are good to clean out the sigmoid and rectal areas of the colon, which extend about 1 foot into the large intestine. A series of colon-hydrotherapy treatments can remove impacted material from the entire length of the colon which is about 5 ft long. Additionally, colon hydrotherapy can promote peristalsis and help the colon muscles regain tone which can assist in the return of regular bowel movements.
Enemas are good to clean out the sigmoid and rectal areas of the colon, which extend about 1 foot into the large intestine. A series of colon-hydrotherapy treatments can remove impacted material from the entire length of the colon which is about 5 ft long. Additionally, colon hydrotherapy can promote peristalsis and help the colon muscles regain tone which can assist in the return of regular bowel movements.
Will laxatives accomplish the same result?
Laxatives empty the colon short term but are an irritant to the body. Therefore, the body produces a thin watery substance that goes through the colon and leaves behind impacted toxins and waste. Colon hydrotherapy uses pure water and does not irritate the body. One of the tremendous benefits is that it actually hydrates the body.
Laxatives empty the colon short term but are an irritant to the body. Therefore, the body produces a thin watery substance that goes through the colon and leaves behind impacted toxins and waste. Colon hydrotherapy uses pure water and does not irritate the body. One of the tremendous benefits is that it actually hydrates the body.
How is Colon Hydrotherapy different from a Colonoscopy?
These two procedures are VERY different indeed. A colonoscopy involves a small camera on the end of a long tube which is inserted into the large intestine for its entire length (5 feet). The purpose is to look for any problems or abnormalities and to take biopsies. There is a preparatory period for a colonoscopy and this procedure must be administered by a Medical Doctor. Sometimes anesthetic is used to relax the patient. A Colonic, however, uses no drugs and is a MUCH simpler procedure. The preparatory period for a colonic is much shorter and easier. A speculum is inserted ONLY 1 to 2 inches inside the rectum and water filters into the large intestine through this. Colon Hydrotherapy should be administered by a trained and certified therapist.
These two procedures are VERY different indeed. A colonoscopy involves a small camera on the end of a long tube which is inserted into the large intestine for its entire length (5 feet). The purpose is to look for any problems or abnormalities and to take biopsies. There is a preparatory period for a colonoscopy and this procedure must be administered by a Medical Doctor. Sometimes anesthetic is used to relax the patient. A Colonic, however, uses no drugs and is a MUCH simpler procedure. The preparatory period for a colonic is much shorter and easier. A speculum is inserted ONLY 1 to 2 inches inside the rectum and water filters into the large intestine through this. Colon Hydrotherapy should be administered by a trained and certified therapist.
Does Colon Hydrotherapy affect the electrolyte balance in the body?
According to the 1989 study “Effects of Colon Hydrotherapy on Serum Electrolytes” conducted by National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, USA: “No patients experienced any clinically significant symptoms or disturbances.” Again, the water we use has been quadruple filtered and contains no contaminants like chlorine. If chlorinated water is used then this MAY cause imbalances in electrolytes.
According to the 1989 study “Effects of Colon Hydrotherapy on Serum Electrolytes” conducted by National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, USA: “No patients experienced any clinically significant symptoms or disturbances.” Again, the water we use has been quadruple filtered and contains no contaminants like chlorine. If chlorinated water is used then this MAY cause imbalances in electrolytes.
Is it possible to have colon hydrotherapy treatment whilst menstruating?
YES. Colon Hydrotherapy is perfectly safe during this time, and can help decrease the cramps and/or bloating accompanying some women's menstruation.
YES. Colon Hydrotherapy is perfectly safe during this time, and can help decrease the cramps and/or bloating accompanying some women's menstruation.
Can I have Colon Hydrotherapy whilst I am pregnant?
Yes and No. It is generally not advisable to have a colonic during the first and third trimesters of pregnancy. Especially if you are at risk for miscarriage it is best avoided during the first trimester. During the third trimester it MAY bring on labor so it's best avoided unless you are wanting to bring on labor. The safest time for a colonic is during the second trimester given that you are a healthy woman without pregnancy-related complications. It's always best to consult your midwife or doctor prior to having a colonic. Please discuss your needs with us prior to your session.
Yes and No. It is generally not advisable to have a colonic during the first and third trimesters of pregnancy. Especially if you are at risk for miscarriage it is best avoided during the first trimester. During the third trimester it MAY bring on labor so it's best avoided unless you are wanting to bring on labor. The safest time for a colonic is during the second trimester given that you are a healthy woman without pregnancy-related complications. It's always best to consult your midwife or doctor prior to having a colonic. Please discuss your needs with us prior to your session.
The Treatment Room at Aroha Health Spa
Disclaimer: Thrive Therapies' services are not intended to replace the relationship you have with your primary health care provider, and we do not give medical advice. It is important to always consult with your doctor if you have concerns prior to making changes in your current health care regimen. We encourage you to be open to new information on the effectiveness of Colon Hydrotherapy, as well as the critical role diet, exercise, stress management and positive surroundings play in your overall health and wellness. The information and services provided at Thrive Therapies is not used to prescribe, recommend, diagnose, treat or cure a health problem or a disease. We are not a substitute for medical care and Shanti Smith is not a Medical Doctor. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult with your primary health care provider.