Colon hydrotherapy, as a system of healing and wellness, gained popularity way back in the 1930s. Due to lack of research, not many people were convinced of its impact on general health and wellness. However, in the last couple of years, more and more people have undergone detoxification through it and enumerated its various advantages. Therefore, there is an increasing interest in hydrotherapy and its benefits.

However, people have many misconceptions regarding this therapy. Often, people feel that if they do not suffer from any of the symptoms of constipation, they do not stand to gain anything from colon hydrotherapy. Doctors tell patients that bowel habits are varied. So, there is a belief that having a bowel movement once a day or once in two days or even once in a week is normal. Then, there are concerns that colon hydrotherapy may be painful or uncomfortable.

Hydrotherapy or colonic cleansing is a process in which water is pumped into the colon to flush the toxins, waste buildup and mucus. Following hydrotherapy or irrigation, the colon is completely cleansed of all toxic buildup and waste matter.

Who can benefit from colonic hydrotherapy?

It must be remembered that colon hydrotherapy is not just for the severely constipated. In fact, many practitioners agree that patients approach them not due to the lack of bowel movements but due to problems like lack of energy, fatigue, gas, heartburn and irritable bowel. Food sensitivities and food allergies are also common among patients who seek out the treatment. Some patients may suffer from skin breakouts, psoriasis, eczema while others may be grappling with constant weight problems. In some cases, people with a history of colon problems opt for colon hydrotherapy. Athletes turn to colonics to improve metabolism. Often, the treatment is pain motivated as people suffering from headaches, abdominal pain, aching joints and migraine turn to detoxification for relief. Colon hydrotherapy sessions may be recommended for medical reasons like pre-surgery and post-surgery, stool samples and barium x-rays. Read more...