Colon hydrotherapy, also known as a colonic, is a process where a water-based solution is introduced into the colon through the rectum and then removed. Its proponents believe that this procedure removes dangerous toxins from the body, gives the colon some much-needed exercise, and provides a range of other benefits to the body as a whole.
Cleanse the Colon
The main benefit of colon hydrotherapy is that it cleanses the colon. Colonics remove the toxins that can build up over time, contributing to overall better health. Cleaning the colon can also help reshape the colon if it has been stretched out and distorted from impacted material. This can reduce any pressure that may have been placed on neighboring organs.
Weight Loss
Some patients experience weight loss after colon hydrotherapy. This is because physical material is removed from the body. Also, the elimination process is streamlined and made more efficient, allowing fecal matter to pass through the system quickly.
Expels Parasites
If parasites are present in the colon, colon hydrotherapy will kill and remove them. Anti-parasitic herbs may be used in the hydrotherapy solution, and the water solution injected into the colon helps to flush out the parasites.
Flushes Out Toxins
A colonic physically flushes out toxins from the colon. Also, because the water is absorbed by the body, it dilutes toxins found elsewhere and flushes them out through the skin, kidneys, bladder and bowels.
Mental Clarity
Some professionals believe that colon hydrotherapy can increase mental clarity and slow down the natural degenerative processes of aging. The procedure itself can also create a sense of well-being in some patients.
