Detoxification 1 - Colon Hydrotherapy Flashcards
Q: What is colon hydrotherapy also known as?
A: Colon hydrotherapy is also known as colonic irrigation.
Q: What part of the colon does colon hydrotherapy cleanse?
A: Colon hydrotherapy cleanses the entire colon, including the descending, transverse, and ascending colon.
Q: How does colon hydrotherapy help with fecal matter?
A: It uses filtered water to soften and expel fecal matter and loosen compacted deposits.
Q: What additional procedure may be performed during colon hydrotherapy?
A: The colon may be massaged during the procedure to promote evacuation.
Q: List some conditions that colon hydrotherapy can help with.
Constipation and Diarrhoea
Abdominal bloating and Flatulence
Halitosis
Headaches
Diverticulosis
Skin conditions
Chronic fatigue
Candida overgrowth
Liver congestion
Q: Can infusions of herbs and probiotics be added during colon hydrotherapy?
A: Yes, infusions of herbs and probiotics can be introduced into the ‘wash’ for local and systemic benefits.
Q: What is a key note about the impact of colon hydrotherapy on colonic flora?
A: Colon hydrotherapy has little impact on colonic flora due to the bacterial epithelium attachment, and any potential loss in bacteria is insignificant as re-population occurs within 18 hours of a complete colonic.
Q: What are some benefits of colon hydrotherapy?
Re-educates bowel and normalizes function (peristalsis)
Decreases toxic matter and associated enterotoxins
Balances bowel microflora
Empties pockets of bowel waste
Softens and removes hard, impacted fecal waste and mucus deposits
Tones the smooth muscle of the colon
Releases pockets of gas
Especially beneficial for constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Q: Who should perform colon hydrotherapy?
A: It must be performed by a fully trained practitioner, such as those accredited by the Association of Registered Colon Hydrotherapists (ARCH) in the UK.
Q: What is the main difference between colon hydrotherapy and enemas regarding administration?
A: Colon hydrotherapy must be performed by a competent practitioner, while enemas can be performed by the individual themselves.
Q: How far can water reach during colon hydrotherapy compared to enemas?
A: Water during colon hydrotherapy can reach the ileo-caecal valve (i.e., high enema), while enemas typically reach only the top of the descending colon.
Q: What is the function of colon hydrotherapy?
A: The function of colon hydrotherapy includes re-educating, tonifying, and cleansing the colon.
Q: Who developed the Colon Reflex Chart, and what is its significance?
A: The Colon Reflex Chart was developed by Bernard Jensen, and it shows how irritations in specific areas of the colon can negatively affect related organs, explaining why patients may experience relief from various conditions through enemas and colon hydrotherapy.
