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Common Concerns About Colonic Irrigation

LAXATIVES vs. COLONIC IRRIGATION

Laxatives act as chemical irritants and stimulate the muscular walls of the colon to abnormally contract to expel the irritating substances. It is very easy to become dependant upon these drugs and permanently destroy the normal ability of the colon to eliminate naturally on its own accord.

The oral route of administration is the least optimal method of evacuation of the large intestine. Very important digestive processes occurring higher up in the alimentary tract (stomach and small intestine) are interfered with. Most laxatives and other cathartics precipitate dehydration in the patient. Colonic irrigation alternately fills and empties the colon and would improve the hydration status of the patient.

WHAT ABOUT POSSIBLE ELECTROLYTE DEPLETION IN THE COLON?

Electrolytes, or minerals are elements that are responsible for cell function throughout the body, which also carries an electrical charge. When the body is properly nourished with good quality organic foods containing sodium, potassium and magnesium, the electrolyte level of the colon is replenished as part of the diet.

Some Colonic irrigation Devices allow for supplementation (additive) via the rectum (bifidus, saline, kaycelate, acidophilus etc.) and only at the direction of the physician. It is not recommended to use oil of any kind in your colon hydrotherapy device. Coffee enemas should be done by the client at their own home shortly after getting a colon hydrotherapy session at your office. Providing additives without a physician prescription is considered diagnosing, prescribing and treating and is illegal.

WILL THE INTESTINAL FLORA BE DISTURBED BY COLONIC IRRIGATION?

The intestinal flora are billions of microscopic organisms including: bacteria, yeast, fungi and viruses which inhabit the bowel and play a very important role in health and disease. Bacteria synthesize valuable nutrients. Proper balance of these microorganisms is essential to a healthy colon.

The large intestine is producing bacteria on a daily basis and adherence to proper nutrition will enhance the colon's ability to maintain balance following colon hydrotherapy. The physician may elect to prescribe lacto Bifidus/bacillus culture to facilitate this process and incorporate low fat, cultured, dairy products (yogurt, etc.) into the patient's dietary program.

WHAT ABOUT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION?

Following a colon hydrotherapy session, the device is thoroughly cleansed and disinfected. A potent germicidal / disinfectant solution is used to properly disinfect the device and its contents are not harmful to the colon environment. When the disinfection is completed, the device is generously cleansed with water clearing the disinfectant solution completely from the device.

The colon hydrotherapy device has several check valves in it to prevent the waste water from returning to the water supply.

In addition, a single-use disposable sterilized packet containing a rectal tube or speculum which is disposed of following each session, ensures against any possible contamination to the client/patient.

INDICATIONS FOR COLONIC IRRIGATION

The history and physical examination of the client would dictate the need for colonic irrigation in the overall treatment plan. Colonic irrigation has been shown to be beneficial for the following conditions:

Acute Fecal Impaction Mucous Colitis

Constipation Fever therapy

Colitis Hyper/Hypothermia

Diarrhea Paraplegics & Quadriplegics (Bowel Training)

Parasitic Infections Prevention

Atonic Colon

Abdominal Distension/Flatulence Preparation for diagnostic

Hemorrhoid (mild to moderate) study of the large intestine

Intestinal Toxemia Barium Enema

Nutrient Supplementation via Rectum Sigmoidoscopy & Colonoscopy

Surgery Diverticulosis

Balance Physiologic Flora of Large Intestine

INDICATIONS UNDER PRESCRIPTION AND DIRECT PHYSICIAN SUPERVISION

Diverticulitis On Site Preparation Following Trauma

Ulcerative Colitis Early Pregnancy (up to 4 mos.)

Crohn's Disease

CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR COLON HYDROTHERAPY

Severe Cardiac Disease Cirrhosis

(uncontrolled Hypertension or Carcinoma of the Colon

Congestive Heart Failure) Fissures/Fistulas

Aneurysm Pregnancy, first & third trimester

Severe Anemias Abdominal Hernia

GI Hemorrhage/Perforation Recent Colon Surgery

Severe Hemorrhoids Renal Insufficiency