Colonics introduce warm filtered water into the rectum to flush out the colon, detoxify the body and improve your health.

What is a colonic?

A colonic, also known as colon hydrotherapy or colonic irrigation, It is the introduction of warm filtered water into the rectum to flush out and cleanse the colon. Even the most healthy of us have hardened accumulations of waste which adhere to the wall of the colon and can prevent proper elimination of waste. The warm water and a gentle massage help to soften and remove compacted faecal matter from the colon, significantly improving your health.

What happens during a colonic?

On your first visit we take a medical history and details of your diet and lifestyle. Once this is done, we ask you to empty your bladder and then to put on a gown and to lie on a couch. We use large towels to cover your abdomen area and preserve your modesty at all times.

A disposable speculum is gently inserted into your rectum through which warm filtered water is introduced into your colon. During the treatment the therapist may gently massage the abdomen to help to loosen compacted waste. The water and waste leave the colon via a closed disposable tube. It is not possible to smell the waste through this tube. After the session, we will leave the room and you will be able to sit on a toilet to pass any residual stools or water. The session lasts for one hour.

Health benefits of colonics

The health benefits of colonics, also known as colon hydrotherapy or colonic irrigation, are numerous. They include improved metabolism, decreased bloating, increased energy, improved digestion and sleep, increased assimilation of nutrients to the blood, elimination of undigested food, restoring PH balance to the body, improved immune system, reduction of heartburn and indigestion, decrease in food cravings and better appearance of skin with cellulite.

Specifically, colonics, also known as colon hydrotherapy or colonic irrigation, offer relief from bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence, sluggish colon and haemorrhoids; ease the symptoms of allergies, arthritis, asthma, headaches, depression and skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis and acne; and reduce the suffering caused by illnesses or conditions such as halitosis, IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, insomnia, Multiple Sclerosis, ME, depression and poor circulation.

Along with other suitable measures, colonic irrigation can be useful during for those who are fasting or who are following liver/gall flushes, cleansing regimes/detoxes and weight loss programmes.