How Do I Know If I Need A Colonic?
i) – Do you have any of the symptoms already listed in the colonic section?
ii) - Most people in the western world, unless solely brought up on seeds, nuts, pulses, fruit and veg will probably have old, stored toxic matter in their colon.
iii) – We are meant to pass a good sized non sticky stool 2 or 3 times daily. Any less than that suggests constipation. Even diarrhoea can be a form of constipation.
How Much Old Faecal Matter Can We Have Stuck In Our Colon?
Not including your daily transient matter, 3-5lbs is an average amount. Although sometimes there can be as much as 25lbs, (and I know of occasions where there have been more than that.)
Why Does The Waste Matter Get Stuck In The Colon And Not Move Through?
Often old fermenting waste will mix with mucus produced in the intestines creating a glue like substance that sticks to the colon walls and slowly builds up over the years. Or, old matter can also get lodged in pockets or diverticular sacs.
Is There Any Reason Why I Can’t Have A Colonic?
Most people are able to have a colonic. However, here is a list of reasons why you can’t have one:
- Recent surgery to the rectum or abdomen
- Blood pressure over 160/100
- Pregnancy between 3-8 months
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Liver/gallbladder disease
- Severe anaemia
- Severe haemorrhoids
- Fissure or fistulas
- Cancer of rectum or bowel
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Abdominal hernia
- Bowel perforation
- Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease
How Many Treatments Do I Need?
This obviously depends on the individual. If your problem is not too chronic, then 3 will do some good cleansing work. However, some of you will need 6 or more to really clear away the impacted waste matter, in order to feel healthy and vital again. Some people think that a Colonic will clear it all out in one treatment, but I’m afraid this isn’t possible.
Does The Bowel Get Lazy If I Have Too Many Colonics?
On the contrary. The internal massage you get from the colonic and the release of toxic matter from the wall of the colon will actually help tone the muscle of the bowel so that the colon works better.
Do I Need To Do Anything To Prepare For The Colonic?
i) – Increase water consumption to 2 litres per day, preferably for a few days beforehand, and then for life! Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%.
ii) – If constipated, take a heaped dessertspoon of golden linseeds and soak them over night in an average sized glass of water. In the morning, you then need to gulp the whole lot down. This is a fantastic gentle form of fibre. (I use the make Linsuit.) Again, this is more advantageous to do for a few days before the treatment.
iii) – Preferably cut out processed food and red meat for 1 or 2 days beforehand, and eat lots of fruit and veg.
What Should I Expect To Happen Straight After The treatment?
Many of you will feel fantastic after the colonic and should be able to return straight back to your normal day’s activity. Some of you might feel a little tired or cold which can happen when toxic matter is stirred up.
It is advisable to avoid alcohol, red meat, dairy, bread and large portions of raw veg for at least 24 hours after the treatment.
When will my bowels move again?
Usually between 24 and 36 hours after the treatment. If it goes on longer, it is an actually an indication that the muscle walls are still not functioning well so further treatments are required.
To get your bowels moving it is always a good idea to soak a dessertspoon of golden linseeds in an average sized glass of water over night. Then you gulp it all back in the morning. This is a fantastic and very natural form of fibre, and it is safe to take for as long as you like. (I use the make Linsuit.)
Will The Colonic Clear Out The good Bacteria?
In order for good bacteria to grow in the bowel, it needs to have a clean environment. Therefore, by cleansing the colon of putrefied matter and harmful bacteria it will enable the good bacteria to multiply. It is also a good idea to take probiotics from time to time as well.