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Colon Hydrotherapy
Information provided by I-Act, for Inner
Balance as a member
What is Colon Hydrotherapy?
Why Should I Be Concerned About My Colon?
Historical View
Hippocrates claimed that chronic disease
came from Auto intoxication, i.e., self poisoning due to constipation.
He also taught the way to handle disease...
How Many Sessions Does One Need?
What is a Session Like?
Sanitation
Client
& Hydro therapist Population
I-ACT Policy Statement
I-Act's Mission Statement
Disclaimer: No medical conditions are made or implied
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What is Colon Hydrotherapy
Colon hydrotherapy, is a safe, effective method of
removing waste from the large intestine, without the use of drugs.
By introducing filtered and temperature regulated water into the
colon, the waste is softened and loosened, resulting in evacuation
through natural peristalsis. This process is repeated in a few times
during a session.
Colon hydrotherapy is best used in combination
with adequate nutrient and fluid intake as well as exercise. Today’s
sophisticated technology promotes both the safety and sanitation
of this popular cleansing practice.
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Why Should I Be Concerned About My Colon?
The colon has been referred to as the sewer system
of the body. It is the place where we store the waste material that
most of us would rather not think about and most of us don’t
until our health becomes poor or we feel constipated or have diarrhea.
It best benefits the body due to release of this accumulated congestion
in the bowel.
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Historical View
Historians tell us that the practice of Colon Hydrotherapy
or, in its most basic form, the enemas was first used by the Egyptians.
The Ebers Papyrus, of the 14th century B.C., and the Edwin Smith
Papyrus (c. 1700 B.C.), both mention enemas and give directions
for the use of the enema.
The Essene Gospel of the third century stated, “The
uncleanness within is greater than the uncleanness without. And
he who cleanses himself without, but within remains unclean, is
like a tomb that outward is painted fair, but is within full of
all manner of horrible uncleannessses and abominations.”
The 17th Century became known as the “age of
the enema”, or the “age of clysters”. It was an
acceptable practice in Parisian society to enjoy as many as three
or four enemas a day, the belief being that an internal washing
of “lavement” was essential to well being.
By the late 19th Century and early 20th Century, with
the advent of rubber, the enema or clyster slowly gave way to colon
hydrotherapy equipment which improved the cleansing of the colon.
Dr. Kellogg reported in the 1917 Journal of American
Medicine that in the treatment of gastrointestinal disease in over
40,000 cases, he had used surgery in only twenty cases. The rest
were helped as a result of cleansing the bowels, diet, and exercise.
Colon hydrotherapy eventually gained the attention
of James A. Wiltsie, M.D., who contended that “our knowledge
of the normal and abnormal physiology of the colon, and of its pathology
and management, has not kept pace with that of many organs and systems
of the body.” He went on to say, “As long as we continue
to assume that the colon will take care of itself, just that long
will we remain in complete ignorance of perhaps the most important
source of ill health in the whole body.
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How Many Sessions Does One Need?
Of course, the number of colon hydrotherapy sessions
desired will depend on the individual. Every person’s goals
will differ. Just as some people exercise on a daily or weekly basis
to tone and tighten their outer body, some people follow an ongoing
cleansing, toning and rebuilding regime for the inner body. Colon
hydrotherapy could be used as part of any regular maintenance program.
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What is a Session Like?
A session is a comfortable experience for many people.
It produces no toxicity. Techniques utilized allow a small amount
of water to flow into the colon gently stimulating the colon’s
natural peristaltic action to release softened waste. The inflow
of a small amount of water and the release of waste may be repeated
several times. The removal of waste should encourage better colon
function and elimination.
During the session, most clothing can be kept on and
you will be draped, or a gown might be worn to ensure modesty. Your
dignity is always maintained.
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Sanitation
A session is a comfortable experience for many people.
It produces no toxicity. Techniques utilized allow a small amount
of water to flow into the colon gently stimulating the colon’s
natural peristaltic action to release softened waste. The inflow
of a small amount of water and the release of waste may be repeated
several times. The removal of waste should encourage better colon
function and elimination.
During the session, most clothing can be kept on and
you will be draped, or a gown might be worn to ensure modesty. Your
dignity is always maintained.
Modern colon hydrotherapy equipment is manufactured
through compliance with strict FDA guidelines that dictate rigorous
accountability. The FDA-registered equipment features temperature
controlled water mixing and back flow prevention valves, pressure
and temperature sensors, and a built-in chemical sanitizing unity
and/or water purification unit. Disposable single-sue rectal tubes,
and/or speculae are highly recommended.
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Client & Hydro Therapist Population
It is estimate that there are many hundreds of colon
hydro therapists in the United States assisting hundreds of thousands
of client to enjoy the benefits of colon hydrotherapy. Many of these
clients claim that due to colon hydrotherapy, they have been able
to live their lives without drugs, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants,
and pain pills. In a society where Eastern and Western medicine
combined to give us the best of both worlds, the acceptance of colon
hydrotherapy has continued to grow with impressive results.
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I-ACT Policy Statement
I-ACT recommends the use of currently registered FDA
equipment and disposable rectal nozzles/speculae. Should the therapist
use reusable speculae, these speculums should, at a minimum be autoclaved
for sanitation and cleanliness. Additionally, I-ACT recommends that
each therapist not using equipment currently registered with the
FDA, consider upgrading their equipment to FDA registered equipment
in the very near future.
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I-Act's Mission Statement
The International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy
(I-ACT) heightens the awareness of colon hydrotherapy profession,
ensures continuing and progressive education in the field of colon
hydrotherapy and implements professionalism beyond reproach.
I-ACT
P.O. Box 461258
San Antonio, TX 78246-1285
Phone (210) 366-2888
Fax (210) 366-2999
www.i-act.org
iact@healthy.net
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