The enormous benefits of a healthy diet combined with a gut flora prolific in good bacteria is recognised by the mainstream medical profession as being pivotal for our vitality and well-being mentally and physically.
The relationship between our gut/brain health as well as every other organ in the body is being scientifically proven. This is the age of natural healing.
We can support a naturopathic approach to healing by taking three simple steps.
1. Support the health of your intestinal tract with Colon Hydrotherapy.
2. Follow a good quality diet as recommended for you by your practitioner.
3. Introduce a wide spectrum of positive bacteria into the gut including pro and pre-biotics these can include natural foods such as Kefir as well as supplements.
Colonic Hydrotherapy or irrigation can help in the body’s natural healing process. Warm, filtered water is introduced into the colon to assist the elimination of stored faecal matter and associated gas. Colonics is an extension of an enema which has been used as a curative tool for thousands of years stretching back to ancient Egypt. The difference is that with Colonics you can clean the whole of the Colon rather than a small part.
The treatment has a direct effect on the Vagus nerve and can induce a deep sense of relief and relaxation. The water helps to hydrate tissues and soften stool matter while variations in pressure and temperature help train the muscles of the bowel to expel.
Deep intestinal cleanses are programmes recommended by your practitioner to help you clean your small intestines as well as your colon. The cleansing of the small intestines is an essential part of the restoration of gut health. The programmes normally consist of supplements taken orally. These combined with colonics can very often be life transforming.
Your first treatment will include a nutrition consultation followed by dietary recommendations to help your individual gut restore its natural balance and vitality. These recommendations take into account food intolerances plus presenting symptoms such as IBS, Constipation and SIBO. Commonly our healthy gut function is impaired by years of eating processed foods, excess refined sugars and products it simply cannot adequately digest such as gluten and lactose.
During your first treatment a detailed case history is taken followed by dietary recommendations. An explanation of the procedure proceeds the colonic itself which can take between 20 minutes (first treatment) to 40 minutes (follow ups). During this time warm filtered water is gently introduced into the colon via the rectum whilst the use of special techniques including ultra-sonic massage, acupressure and the stimulation of reflexology points can help the colon release stored matter.
Normally a minimum of three, if you have never had colonics before, is needed to adequately clean the whole of the large intestine. However, this is a variable factor and may be more depending on age, dietary habits, lifestyle and presenting symptoms. Also, colon hydrotherapy can be an essential part of any Liver/Small Intestinal Cleanses you may decide to undertake.
Yes. The water is introduced at low level pressure (lower than what can be obtained through a gravity machine). All equipment used is in sterile packs and disposed of after each treatment. Your practitioner is trained to recognise contraindications.
The association was founded in 1987 by Dr Milo Siewart, Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Chiropractic, who, single-handedly, revived and modernised this therapy in the UK. Since that time ARCH has been the lead organization and is registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council and General Naturopathic Council. ARCH members are recognised as Naturopathic Colon Hydrotherapists.
Your therapist will only recommend products that will genuinely help your digestive system to function at its best. For instance, good bacteria which is so important for a healthy gut, is sourced to supply high potency, human strain, live bacteria shown to be stable and effective in the gut and acid resistant. These can be administered at the end of the treatment as an implant/infusion or bought to be taken afterwards.
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