What is the colon and why is it so important to one’s health?

What is the purpose of getting a colonic?

What are some signs of poor elimination and toxicity in the colon?

Is intestinal toxicity a common condition?

What will colonics do to the colon?

Does colon hydrotherapy wash out intestinal flora and valuable nutrients?

Is colon hydrotherapy painful?

What is the colon and why is it so important to one’s health?
The colon, or large intestine, is the last five feet of the digestive tract. Its major functions are to eliminate waste material through a series of muscle contractions known as peristalsis and to work closely with the bloodstream by exchanging necessary water, nutrients, and proteins. The bacteria living in the colon synthesize valuable nutrients such as vitamins K and portions of the B complex.
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What is the purpose of getting a colonic?
Waste material, (impacted feces, dead cellular tissue, accumulated mucous, parasites, pathogens, etc.) especially that which has remained in the colon for some time, can pose problems. This material is quite toxic and can re-enter and circulate in the blood stream making us feel ill, tired or weak. Impacted materials impair the colon’s ability to assimilate minerals and bacteria produced vitamins. A buildup of material on the colon wall can inhibit muscular action causing sluggish bowel movements and constipation.
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What are some signs of poor elimination and toxicity in the colon?
This condition is prevalent in all civilized societies, particularly where the Standard American Diet (SAD) is common place. An overburdened and toxic colon may present itself as the following signs and symptoms: headaches, backaches, constipation, fatigue, foul breath, body odor, irritability, confusion, acne, sallow complexion, dark circles under the eyes, abdominal gas, bloating, diarrhea, distention of the abdomen, allergies, anxiety, asthma, poor circulation, depressed immunity, loss of appetite, nausea, poor nail health, coated tongue, poor sleep, tension, and weight gain.
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Is intestinal toxicity a common condition?
Yes, but toxicity is not limited to just the colon. Toxic material is found throughout the body, particularly in fat tissue, joints, arteries, muscles, liver, etc.
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What will colonics do to the colon?
A colonic can be used to accomplish the following:
1)    Cleanse the colon: Toxic material is broken down and eliminated so it can no longer be harmful or inhibit assimilation and elimination. Your colon can begin again to function as it was meant to. In this sense, colonics are rejuvenation treatments.
2)    Exercise the colon muscles: The build up of toxic debris weakens the colon and impairs its functioning. The gentle filling and emptying of water in the colon improves peristaltic (muscular contraction) activity.
3)    Reshapes the colon: The gentle action of the water, coupled with massage techniques helps to enable the colon to resume its natural shape.
4)    Stimulates reflex points: Every system and organ of the body is connected to the colon by reflex points. Colonic irrigation stimulates these points, (similar to reflexology) thereby beneficially affecting the corresponding systems.
5)    Hydrates the colon: Proper hydration assists with good elimination.
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Does colon hydrotherapy wash out intestinal flora and valuable nutrients?
Colon hydrotherapy can affect the balance of the bacteria in the colon. Since good bacteria can only breed in a clean environment, the removal of toxic substances allows for the colonization of the beneficial species of bacteria. If you supplement with beneficial bacteria it will help to ensure the proper populations.
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Is colon hydrotherapy painful?
A typical colon hydrotherapy treatment is rarely painful and is considered relaxing for most. Sometimes during a colonic,...
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