Colonics (Colon Hydrotherapy)
For Colon Hydrotherapy, you will have an initial consultation visit where you may fill out an intake form, discuss goals and espectations, problems, general health and any dietary recommendations we may have for you, based on your current lifestyle. You can dowload an intake form here.
Subsequent visits will not require the intake form and we will assess your progress.
New clients save $30
Our normal fee for your initial treatment is $140. Each treatment after that is $110. But if you sign up for three treatments during your first visit, we will charge you for three regular visits, a savings of $30.
Colon Hydrotherapy can be used in conjunction with cancer screening
As this video points out, if you are planning to have a colonoscopy, we can save you a lot of discomfort in the preparation process by cleansing your colon before the procedure.
About Colon Cleansing
Your colon or large intestine is a hollow, tube-like organ, made up of muscle structure that moves toxic materials along by wave-like motions, known as peristalsis action. It is approximately five to six feet long. When a person is constipated, the walls of the colon are generally packed or lined with accumulated feces. Extended periods of intestinal overloading caused by the avoidance of an immediate response to the call of nature generally results in constipation. The colon can neither absorb nor eliminate properly in this condition.
When waste from blood arrives at the inner wall of the colon, hardened feces prevents passage of this waste. Blood circulates through every organ in the body and reaches every cell; therefore, toxins in the blood contaminate the entire body. Proper body tissue cleansing is begun by thorough bowel cleansing.
The natural immune system can only be built up in a clean body—a body with a minimal amount of accumulated toxic material. The degree of harmful bacteria, parasites, and other dangerous organisms in the colon vary greatly among individuals. What one person is able to hold in the bowel without obvious effects may be hazardous to others.
Remember, colon cancer ranks next to heart disease as the most frequent cause of death in the United States today.
At Peaceful Balance we are committed to truly being with you through the entire experience. We don't stand aloof we are hands-on during the process and ensure that you are very well taken care of.
Colon Dysfunction
Constipation or diarrhea is usually the first sign of trouble. These danger signs, along with foul-smelling stool or gas may be passed. Normal stool color is honey golden brown, and should not have an offensive odor. During constipation, you may observe a darkening of the stool because of the longer transition time to elimination. The colon will distribute the poisons of decay, fermentation and putrefaction in the blood.
Colon therapy is not a cure, but is a valuable procedure and treatment for a wide variety of different colon conditions. A toxic bowel is the source of many health problems.
By stripping down the old toxic mucus lining from the colon, we remove the number one source of disease in the body. In addition, we open up the bowel to a more efficient means of waste elimination and nutrient absorption, both of which are essential to any lasting healing process.
This is also the first step toward normalizing the bowel so that friendly bacteria return to keep the colon safe from putrefaction and other auto-intoxication.
Many surgeons and physicians are beginning to understand the importance of bowel care in the prevention of disease.
Colon Hydrotherapy and Wellness
What is the colon and what does it do?
The colon, or large intestine, is a hollow muscular tube like organ; the colon is 5 to 6 feet long and can stretch from 1 inch to 12 inches in diameter when impacted with fecal matter. It forms the end portion of the digestive tract, and moves waste by involuntary wavelike contractions called peristalsis. The colon’s primary functions are to absorb water and electrolytes, to synthesize valuable nutrients (such as vitamins B & K), and to prepare and store fecal waste prior to elimination. The beneficial flora in the colon also help protect the body from infection and disease. It is believed that 60-70% of the immune tissue resides in the colon and intestines.
What is Colon Hydrotherapy?
Colon hydrotherapy is the gentle infusion of water into the colon to cleanse the colon of accumulated waste material, gas, mucous, undigested food and toxins. It helps improve muscle tone of the colon, facilitating the natural peristaltic action necessary for efficient removal of waste and absorption of nutrients. Toxic wastes can be the root cause of a wide variety of different health concerns.
How is a colon hydrotherapy treatment given?
A colon hydrotherapy treatment is given in a private room with a trained colon hydrotherapist, who fully appreciates the sensitivity of the procedure, thereby helping the client feel at ease with the process. The client lies comfortably on the table, fully draped during the course of the treatment. A lubricated speculum is inserted into the rectum, so it doesn't hurt. Warm water is allowed to enter the body and flush the waste out. So it is water in and waste out. The whole session is often very relaxing.
How long does it take to receive a colon hydrotherapy treatment?
The first appointment is an hour and a half. This includes discussion of your current lifestyle and health goals as well as your first colonic. Each successive session is approximately an hour, however I never time anyone. You’re with us as long as I we you need to be.
Is colon therapy embarrassing?
No. After a small tube is inserted into the rectum, water and waste are carried through the tube in a gentle manner. Except for the insertion of the tube, you are completely covered during the entire procedure.
Is the procedure painful?
Most of the process is mild and gentle leaving you with a wonderfully light and empty feeling afterwards. Rarely, but on occasion, colon muscles will contract suddenly and expel a considerable amount of liquid and waste into the rectum. The resulting contraction may feel like cramping or gas pressure in the rectum.
Can one become dependent on colon therapy?
No. Actually, one of its benefits is that it can tone the colon muscles, so the colon doesn’t perform so sluggishly. Unlike enemas, laxatives and suppositories, which can be highly habit forming, properly administered colon hydrotherapy tones and conditions the bowel so that it is better able to function on its own. As with everything, however, moderation is key. We can provide recommendations regarding the frequency of sessions, as well as helpful suggestions to assist you with improved bowel function outside of colon hydrotherapy.
Will one cleansing completely empty the colon?
No. Often the waste is very hard and deeply lodged in the colon, therefore a series of treatments is often required to sufficiently soften and loosen it. Each person will differ in their needs and responses, as well as in their personal objectives.
Why is colon health so important?
The colon, along with the skin, kidneys, and lungs, is a major organ of elimination of toxins and wastes. If bowel movements are irregular, the waste products and toxins can build up. These accumulated poisons are often re-absorbed into the blood stream, where they may be carried to other tissues and organs in the body, compromising our health.
What are some of the problems associated with colon toxicity?
Autointoxication is the process where the body poisons itself on its own toxic juices. If the colon is toxic, the body can be toxic, this can contribute to a variety of different problems that can be associated with colon toxicity. Some possible signs of colon toxicity can include: bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, leaky gut syndrome, colitis, fatigue, depression, poor memory, weakened immune system, skin problems, lower back pain, excess weight, bad breath, coated tongue and body odor.
How can I tell if I would benefit from Colon Hydrotherapy?
If we eat three meals a day, we should be having three bowel movements per day. Most people eliminate on average once per day, so we must ask ourselves what is happening to our other 2 daily meals. Even if you are having 3 bowel movements per day, you may still be having incomplete bowel movements. Everyday we are exposed to toxins in the air we breathe, food we eat, and water we drink. Our modern lifestyles with refined, processed, low fiber diets, lack of exercise, and increased levels of stress contribute to our toxic load. If the elimination systems are under-active and the toxins accumulate faster than can be eliminated, the body’s defenses can be compromised.
Will I lose weight?
Although colon hydrotherapy should not be undertaken solely as a weight loss technique, most clients do report the benefit of some weight loss due to ridding the body of excess poundage in the form of accumulated waste. When the colon is clean and able to function efficiently, overall digestion, absorption of nutrients and metabolism also improves.
Can colon therapy wash away all the bacteria, even the good?
The friendly bacteria can only live in an alkaline environment, whereas the harmful ones thrive in an acidic environment. Most people, due to years of improper eating habits, lack of exercise, and poor elimination have an acidic colon. So, it’s helpful to flush away the bacteria in an acidic colon. The great benefit of the cleansing program is to change the environment from acidic to alkaline.
How do you improve the function of your colon?
Drink six to eight glasses of water daily, 1 to 1 ½ hours before meals or two hours after meals. Do not drink with your meals. Make sure to eat foods high in fiber, including plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, limit processed foods.
Chew your foods properly by slowing down when eating. Reduce stress and tension by exercising daily and getting the proper amount of sleep. Avoid intestinal overloading by responding to the call of nature immediately.
