What is colon hydrotherapy?
Colon hydrotherapy (also referred to as a colonic or colon irrigation) is a method of removing waste from the large intestine. By introducing filtered and temperature-regulated water into the colon, the waste is softened, loosened, and released through natural peristalsis.
What are the potential benefits of colon hydrotherapy?
- Assists with elimination of waste from the colon and intestinal tract
- Aids in detoxification
- Supports immune function
Healthy immune function is strongly associated with a healthy digestive tract. The gut is also considered the "second brain" since the intestinal network is wired to the brain and the only organ besides the brain with its own nervous system.
What are some other strategies for gut health?
There are many factors that influence the balance between sickness and wellness in the gut. Along with various types of intestinal cleanses such as colon hydrotherapy, some strategies toward optimal intestinal health may include the following.
- Diet rich in fiber and other healthy foods
- Elimination of food allergies
- Adequate amounts of clean water
- Probiotics
- Diagnostic testing evaluating gastrointestinal health and function along with appropriate treatments that may target parasites, bacteria, yeast, and heavy metals
What is the history of colon hydrotherapy?
Colon cleansing dates back to Ancient Egypt. Cleaning through colon hydrotherapy and other methods has been used as a health promoting strategy in many cultures over thousands of years.
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