Colonic hydrotherapy, anyone?

ALH1981

I'm actually not saying anyones right - quite the opposite - I'm saying different things work for different people, and that everyone should make up their own mind about whats appropriate for them. My personal experience has this has been excellent for my health and wellbeing and i truly believe in it. I don't think that this is nessasisly the case for everyone but I'm saying try it them make the call.... thats all.

downsizinghoss

eat more chili

jg627

And it might do you some harm.

Yep. If you're interested in risking a perforated colon, this is your best best.

with a silicone tube, I don't think it's possible.

with 'air' it's possible. Air is softer than silicone. Ever have a colonoscopy done? There is always a very real risk anytime you put something up there.

CMB1979

You could always guzzle a glass of vegetable oil. Should clean you out pretty well.

Castor oil and mineral oil are both available at any pharmacy for this. Those will certainly (especially castor) make your colon squeaky clean!

Just don't overdue it. You'll get a big "oops!" moment if you do.

gastankerdriver

I take magnesium citrate about 3 times per year. You can buy it at Rite Aid or CVS for about $2.99. It basically wrings out your colon and cuases you to eject about 1 1/2 gallons of sewer water. If you take it, don't make plans for at least 4 hours and make sure you drink a gallon of water to rehydrate. I follow it up with a big bag of fruits and raw vegetables like collard greens, pineapple, psyllium, spinach, tomatoes, pea soup. Your colon will love you for it and you will feel really clean and healthy.

TheDevastator

And it might do you some harm.

Yep. If you're interested in risking a perforated colon, this is your best best.

with a silicone tube, I don't think it's possible.

with 'air' it's possible. Air is softer than silicone. Ever have a colonoscopy done? There is always a very real risk anytime you put something up there.

There's no risk when you know what you're doing for enemas with silicone tubes. Now air or water pressure from a machine is a different story, hopefully the person running it knows what they are doing.

jg627

And it might do you some harm.

Yep. If you're interested in risking a perforated colon, this is your best best.

with a silicone tube, I don't think it's possible.

with 'air' it's possible. Air is softer than silicone. Ever have a colonoscopy done? There is always a very real risk anytime you put something up there.

There's no risk when you know what you're doing for enemas with silicone tubes. Now air or water pressure from a machine is a different story, hopefully the person running it knows what they are doing.

Well he claimed he was a surgeon, so I hope so anyway. I'm not arguing whether there are or aren't health benefits to it, just that there is a risk. Nothing to get all butthurt about. Ah shoot. I said it. I tried to resist Satan, but the temptation was too great.

TheDevastator

Well he claimed he was a surgeon, so I hope so anyway. I'm not arguing whether there are or aren't health benefits to it, just that there is a risk. Nothing to get all butthurt about. Ah shoot. I said it. I tried to resist Satan, but the temptation was too great.

It's all about the right equipment and knowing what you are doing. People have died from infection after shaving. It doesn't stop me from shaving every day.....week.

jg627

Well he claimed he was a surgeon, so I hope so anyway. I'm not arguing whether there are or aren't health benefits to it, just that there is a risk. Nothing to get all butthurt about. Ah shoot. I said it. I tried to resist Satan, but the temptation was too great.

It's all about the right equipment and knowing what you are doing. People have died from infection after shaving. It doesn't stop me from shaving every day.....week.

I see where you're going with this, but (snicker) I wouldn't really consider sticking something up there analogous to shaving. There is a big difference between razor burn and pooping into your chest cavity. If you're going to do it, definitely double and triple check that the person doing it knows what they are doing.

TheDevastator

By the way OP I wouldn't recommend colonics, I would recommend enemas. Possibly a series like this if you have intestinal issues:

http://www.optimalhealthnetwork.com/Enema-Series-s/374.htm

If you do have a colonic be sure they are an IACT certified practitioner stated by a previous poster.

HiKaren

You can save money and use a garden hose up there.

Gawd..... Okay. I'll try that out tomorrow!! For Shure... Haaaah. :laugh:

ninerbuff

People HAVE been doing enemas for thousands of years. Not to mention the typical modern Western diet has de-EVOLVED into complete toxic crap. Toxins absolutely are stored in your colon, liver, kidneys and fat cells. I have been getting colonics for 20 years, because they work, tons of benefits and never a single problem! What the earlier poster said about skin it absolutely true. I used to suffer from chronic eczema, and nothing has kept it under control better than colonics (and good diet, of course). Do your research. If done by an IACT certified (this is important!) practitioner it is quite safe. I realize they are not for everyone, but don't be afraid of something you know nothing about. Don't do it if YOU personally don't want to, but don't give bad advice to someone who might want to try it.

Translation: people have been naive for thousands of years. Word of advice- advising others on "anecdotal" evidence isn't the best way to verify if something really works. Actual studies refute what you've stated.

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HiKaren

Your colon cleanses itself. Drink plenty of water and eat enough fiber. Maybe have some yogurt or probiotic supplements if you feel you need to support the balance of 'good' bacteria in the area. Sorry but that area is 'exit only'. ;-). Also I'd be worried that messing with that area artificially could mess up the balance of natural bacteria that helps keep you regular... You can usually deal with bloating/digestion issues by adjusting your diet. Some people are more sensitive to certain foods.

This. I don't understand why people insist on thinking our bodies can't cleanse and detox themselves. How ever did we survive for thousands and thousands of years without all these things?

People HAVE been doing enemas for thousands of years. Not to mention the typical modern Western diet has de-EVOLVED into complete toxic crap. Toxins absolutely are stored in your colon, liver, kidneys and fat cells. I have been getting colonics for 20 years, because they work, tons of benefits and never a single problem! What the earlier poster said about skin it absolutely true. I used to suffer from chronic eczema, and nothing has kept it under control better than colonics (and good diet, of course). Do your research. If done by an IACT certified (this is important!) practitioner it is quite safe. I realize they are not for everyone, but don't be afraid of something you know nothing about. Don't do it if YOU personally don't want to, but don't give bad advice to someone who might want to try it.

I think your right. We were not the generation to invent this.

Troy67

I did it a few years ago on a regular basis as it was supposed to be a good way to lose weight for various reasons. Some people swear by it but it did nothing for me. Guess I wasn't as full of crap as everyone says I am.

drcoleman

There is absolutely no reason to have this done. There's no evidence that it does anything beneficial that your body doesn't do on its own, and it can actually be damaging. Bogus pseudoscience at best.

clobercow

Why not just eat healthy and drink lots of water?

_Amy_Budd

Okay, gang - thanks for the opinions. I'm not going to do it. It was more of a long-term curiosity, but truly I'm not that "backed up" - senna tea works well for me too.

I'll up my fiber a bit, maybe get some digestive enzymes from the health food store, and never mention this again.

Again, thanks for all the opinions.


Amy

bytemeeeeee

Your colon cleanses itself. Drink plenty of water and eat enough fiber. Maybe have some yogurt or probiotic supplements if you feel you need to support the balance of 'good' bacteria in the area. Sorry but that area is 'exit only'. ;-). Also I'd be worried that messing with that area artificially could mess up the balance of natural bacteria that helps keep you regular... You can usually deal with bloating/digestion issues by adjusting your diet. Some people are more sensitive to certain foods.

I agree with the above...If you have inflammation of the gut you need to get to the root of the problem and fix it...For me I had to get off of all Aspartame and artificial sugar....I only use Stevia now...I had to incorporate probiotics in my diet too...

reyopo

People HAVE been doing enemas for thousands of years. Not to mention the typical modern Western diet has de-EVOLVED into complete toxic crap. Toxins absolutely are stored in your colon, liver, kidneys and fat cells. I have been getting colonics for 20 years, because they work, tons of benefits and never a single problem! What the earlier poster said about skin it absolutely true. I used to suffer from chronic eczema, and nothing has kept it under control better than colonics (and good diet, of course). Do your research. If done by an IACT certified (this is important!) practitioner it is quite safe. I realize they are not for everyone, but don't be afraid of something you know nothing about. Don't do it if YOU personally don't want to, but don't give bad advice to someone who might want to try it.

Translation: people have been naive for thousands of years. Word of advice- advising others on "anecdotal" evidence isn't the best way to verify if something really works. Actual studies refute what you've stated.


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Actual studies SUPPORT what I'm saying as well. Like these: http://cleansecare.com/?p=20 http://www.i-act.org/Resources/Colonic_Irrigation_Historical_Review.pdf http://www.i-act.org/Resources/Walker Article for Reprint.pdf

The point is: plenty of people have used this method with great results. If you don't want to do it, DON'T.

GasMasterFlash

Actual studies SUPPORT what I'm saying as well. Like these: http://cleansecare.com/?p=20 http://www.i-act.org/Resources/Colonic_Irrigation_Historical_Review.pdf http://www.i-act.org/Resources/Walker Article for Reprint.pdf

Sweet -- sources from organizations that profit from colonics. :huh:

Here's a link to plethora of reputable, unbiased info in regard to colonics being unnecessary and potentially dangerous:

http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/gastro.html

:flowerforyou:

TheDevastator

Sweet -- sources from organizations that profit from colonics. :huh:

Here's a link to plethora of reputable, unbiased info in regard to colonics being unnecessary and potentially dangerous:

http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/gastro.html

quackwatch is a terrible website. They are very biased against anything alternative health. If you want misinformation, that's your site.

GasMasterFlash

Sweet -- sources from organizations that profit from colonics. :huh:

Here's a link to plethora of reputable, unbiased info in regard to colonics being unnecessary and potentially dangerous:

http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/gastro.html

quackwatch is a terrible website. They are very biased against anything alternative health. If you want misinformation, that's your site.

Never mind the reputable sources they use, right? Let's stick to citing info from companies and orgs that sell this ****. :huh:

TheDevastator

Never mind the reputable sources they use, right? Let's stick to citing info from companies and orgs that sell this ****. :huh:

Well they would be a lot more knowledgeable than quackwatch but I would prefer clinical studies. Seeing that there are none for peppermint oil enemas there's no point in looking for them. But there is evidence that peppermint oil helps treat irritable bowel syndrome and other issues.

GasMasterFlash

Never mind the reputable sources they use, right? Let's stick to citing info from companies and orgs that sell this ****. :huh:

Well they would be a lot more knowledgeable than quackwatch but I would prefer clinical studies.

They cite studies from Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, New England Journal of Medicine, Medical Journal of Australia, Journal of the American Medical Association, National Council Against Health Fraud, International Journal of Clinical Practice, the FDA and others.

TheDevastator

They cite studies from Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, New England Journal of Medicine, Medical Journal of Australia, Journal of the American Medical Association, National Council Against Health Fraud, International Journal of Clinical Practice, the FDA and others.

The articles don't provide much knowledge on the topic. They are mostly issues of what can go wrong when ignorant people using the wrong and/or contaminated equipment can do. A lot of it is theory about what happened when a patient died such as on the gerson therapy where the doctor said Polymicrobial enteric septicemia(salmonella and Campylobacter) was from coffee enemas when it was obviously from contaminated raw liver juice.

It's basically as if the author searched PubMed for anything bad relating to colonics and threw it into the article.

cassienp

I tried it for the first time yesterday. Not too impressed. And not pleasant.

Haha you are a brave man for admitting that.