The History and Benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy

Historical records show that, over time, people have regularly practiced purifying their bodies, including the colon. Many doctors and hospitals had colonic machines readily available until the late 1920’s. Articles dealing with colon health frequently appeared in prestigious medical and scientific journals until the early 1930’s.

It was in the 50’s when the use of colonics and enemas started to gradually decrease.  Surgeries and prescription drugs seemed to offer instant relief, but the long-term effect resulted in depleted health and a dependence upon medications.

Today, the regular use of antibiotics, birth control pills, antidepressants, corticosteroids and over the counter pain relievers is on the rise.  The diet of most people is nutritionally inadequate and, when combined with recurrent drug use, bowels are rarely moving two to three times a day.

Poor digestion due to lack of enzymes, low fiber intake, and digestive flora imbalances can impact the colon’s ability to eliminate wastes. Physicians tell patients that one or two movements per week is normal, and consequently, I see clients who are constipated, chronically tired and weak, depressed, bloated, gassy and dependent upon laxatives.

Impaction or constipation occurs when the walls of the colon are packed with accumulated feces for many months or years.  The colon can be compared to a water pipe that is partly obstructed by mineral deposits and corrosion. You can imagine how proper absorption of minerals into the bloodstream and elimination of feces would not occur in a congested and impacted colon.

In addition, the blood eliminates many of its wastes through the walls of the colon. When these wastes from the blood arrive at the inner walls of the colon, they are unable to pass through this area when it is hardened with old feces and debris. So these wastes are reabsorbed and distributed throughout the body, poisoning the blood, weakening the immune system, and causing a variety of diseases.

Colon therapy cleanses the colon. Toxic material is broken down and removed and the colon gradually begins to cooperate as it was meant to.  The buildup over years of toxic debris has weakened the colon muscles and this can cause a laziness of peristaltic action (muscular contraction) that is required for regular bowel movements. Colon therapy exercises these colon muscles. After therapy, colon muscles become toned, strengthened and rejuvenated.

Every system and organ of the body is reflected in the colon by reflex points. Colon therapy stimulates these points, which in turn affects the body part, organs, tissues and glands to which these points correspond.

Our bodies are approximately 60-70% water and colon therapy will hydrate the cells and tissues of the body.  Hydrating the bowel will also dilute the toxins already present within the body. Colon therapy is rejuvenating for the entire body. Relief provided by this treatment helps promote motivation and enthusiasm to create positive change.

Dr. J.E.G. Waddington has stated the following:

Colon hydrotherapy is not a cure-all, but is a valuable procedure for a wide variety of conditions of ill-health. Intestinal malfunctions are precursors of many illnesses. The restoration of intestinal elimination, too often ignored, is an important preliminary course to the restoration of health.  An inefficient colon is not always the cause of sickness, but it is believed to accentuate and prolong any and all diseased conditions of the human body.

Your body is the house in which you live.  Just as the home you live in needs cleansing and maintenance, so does your body. The roof may leak, the plumbing may clog up, and termites might even eat through your walls.  

The kind and quality of food you put in your body is of vital importance to every phase of your existence.  Good nutrition regenerates the cells and tissues and also enhances the processes by which waste matter is eliminated from your body to prevent toxicity in the form of fermentation and putrefaction.  If this toxicity is retained and allowed to accumulate in the body it will prevent any degree of vibrant health.