Colon Hydrotherapy

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Achieving a healthy colon takes dedication to a balanced lifestyle. Colonics are most effective in combination with adequate nutrition and water intake, as well as exercise.

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Colon Hydrotherapy Glenwood Springs

Colon hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method of removing decaying, stagnant fecal matter from the large intestine without the use of drugs or laxatives. Christa Wagner is a trained and certified professionals who is sensitive to your health needs.

The colon hydrotherapy equipment at Returning Balance Therapies is insured, FDA registered medical device featuring state-of-the-art sanitation, water purification, pressure control, and temperature control. Colon health is not just about your sessions at the office but is dependent on your day to day home-care.

Why Cleanse Your Colon?

The colon has been referred to as the sewer system of the body. It is the place where we store solid waste material after food has been digested. Poor colon function will cause the accumulation of decaying solid waste. If the colon is neglected, the toxins in this waste are then absorbed throughout the tissues of the body. The colon also functions as the final place of absorption of Vitamins B and K, water and other nutrients. Detoxification of the cells throughout the body improves nutrient absorption, which strengthens the immune system and permits the other organs of elimination (skin, lungs, liver, and kidneys) to operate more effectively. A restored colon is essential to a healthy body and mind. In today’s fast paced world, refined foods, environmental toxins, and stress all increase the magnitude of our health challenges. In many ancient cultures, colon hydrotherapy was highly regarded as the seasonal deep cleansing.

What to Expect During a Colon Hydrotherapy Session:

During a session, the client is mostly clothed and lies on a custom treatment table in complete comfort and modesty. Your dignity is always maintained. At Returning Balance Therapies, our main goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment for you and your healing.

First, a small sterile and disposable speculum is gently inserted into the rectum. Then, two disposable lengths of tubing (one for purified water and one for the excretion of waste material) are connected to the speculum, allowing cycles of small amounts of purified water to flow into and out of the colon. This technique gently stimulates the colon’s natural peristaltic action to release softened, impacted waste. No chemicals or drugs are involved. A session lasts 45 to 60 minutes. Throughout the entire session, many clients find the treatment to be both relaxing and effective. Finally, the removal of impacted waste encourages better colon function and improved elimination, as well as restoring overall health and vitality.

How To Prepare for a Colon Hydrotherapy treatment

At least five days prior to session:

Increase water intake to a minimum to ½ your body weight in ounces. Increasing your water intake is a natural daily detox since our bodies are made up of about 80% liquid. It is important to keep the pipes and pathways free of as much muddy liquid as possible. Water is water and any other beverage does not count towards half your body weight in ounces of water.

**Tid Bits**

Most of the time when people experience headaches it is due to dehydration.
Dehydration may be indicated by a sense of hunger.
Bottles like Nalgene are great to keep water safe of any toxic material that may be leaking into your water. They can also help you keep record of how much water you drink in a day. Ensure you are using BPA free bottles. You can also consider stainless steel. BPAs could be in old Nalgene bottles, and other older plastic bottles.

Increase fresh organic foods, salads, fruits, veggies and juices. Dilute juice with ¼ – ½ water to dilute the amount of sugar. Even with 100% or natural juices.
Minimize processed foods. (Did you make it from scratch or buy it already made?)
Incorporate 2 Tbsp. of ground flax seeds, flax seed oil and/or fish oil daily. You may do both or alternate them. These can be mixed into food or smoothies to make consumption easier. The benefits are; increased immune system, better brain function, joint lubrication, improved movements, clearer more radiant skin and overall more optimal organ function. Flax seed and fish oils are most needed especially in high altitude and those furthest from fresh fish sources.
Chewing your food completely is the first key for better digestion, vital nutrition absorption and healthy bowel movements. “Eat your liquids and drink your food”
For optimal health it is vital to eat live fresh foods as much as possible. This doesn’t mean you have to stop having your favorite foods, just shift the source/ ingredients.

**Examples**

Bread: replace enriched wheat to sprouted, whole grains, Quinoa, etc…
Pasta: Whole Grain, Quinoa
Cheese: Raw, Raw goat, and Sheep cheese
Milk: Soy, Rice, Hemp, Almond, Oat, Coconut, Hazelnut, Sesame
Sweeteners: Stevia, Raw local Honey, Grade B Maple Syrup
Chips: Corn, Baked, whole ingredients
Oil: Coconut, olive, grapeseed
- No hydrogenated oil, as it gets rancid at high temps

On the Day of your Session

Eat a small light meal 2 hours prior to your session. Digestion needs to be minimal to go deeper into purging fecal matter. This is so the body can fully concentrate on releasing.
Drink 20 ounces of water 1-2 hours prior to your session. When the 1 hour mark approaches, have your last bit of water to stay hydrated, though no more so the bladder will not be agitated while in session.
Think ahead. Plan your food you will be eating that day.

When going through detox of the body, different emotions can be experienced such as; agitation, sadness, anxiety, moodiness. This can trigger us to revert to comfort foods that are not the healthiest for us.
Energy levels can increase and drop unexpectedly. Do not reach for stimulants like caffeine, energy drinks or surgery juices to help you wake up. Allow time for your body to rest during this process. Remember it is temporary and you will be feeling better in the long run.
Think about eating lightly and choosing soft, easily digestible foods. Examples include soups, steamed vegetables and whole grains.
Stay hydrated in between meals. It is best to have liquids outside of meals so as not to dilute natural enzymes. When the stomach is cooled below 96 degrees Fahrenheit, food has an increased challenge of optimal digestion, such as drinks with ice in it.

Supplements and Support

Magnesium – This helps with calcium absorption, muscle relaxation, aids in better sleeping and it hydrates the colon resulting is softening of your waste. This is a great assistant to having optimal colonics. Natural Calm is my favorite brand. Check with me on dosing for your specific needs.
*Probiotics* – High in the Billions!!! These little guys are your best defense for awesome digestion. They not only help you break down your food, but they also naturally serialize your digestive tract, they boost your immune system, increase bowel movements and they help sweep out gas! Ask me for suggestions.
*Electrolytes*- One of our best friends in the colon. Electrolytes tell our body what to do with the water we consume. Do we hold on to it? Do we let it go? Why not utilize it to help flush out toxins and bathe our cells in nutrients! Coconut water is an excellent source of natural electrolytes. If you don’t care for Coconut water try the Elete Electrolytes I have in the office. Eight drops or more a day and they are tasteless in water.
Bowel Cleanser – Non habit forming/ herbal formulas are the best. They encourage peristaltic action to increase movement of fecal matter. Senna and Cascara are habit forming to the bowel with long term use. I have several suggestions. Let’s talk about which is best for you.
Digestive enzymes – Chew your food properly so these guys can break it down even more. Get the most out of your food by taking enzymes.

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