Cleansing the body of toxins and fecal accumulations is an effective way to improve the functioning of the digestive tract and increase the effectiveness of diets. Hydrocolonotherapy is a modern method of irrigating the distal intestines with prepared water.
What is colon hydrotherapy
hydrocolonotherapy- this is a washing of the deep sections of the large intestine with special preparations combined with a liquid or directed flows of prepared water. The main difference between this technique and an enema is that a special apparatus is used during the session.
This device consists of a container with water, equipped with a mixer (to control the temperature of the water), a control unit, a tube and a tip connected to it. Various devices can be used to purify water: laser and ultraviolet installations, as well as medical preparations. To control the pressure, the center is equipped with a specialized control system. This allows you to completely fill the large intestine with water, but not overload it and not damage the walls with too strong flows.
What does it include colon hydrotherapy session:
- Water massage of the walls of the large intestine with water flows;
- Contrasting massage of the internal cavity of the gastrointestinal tract, improving metabolism. By changing the temperature of the water, an improvement in the cleansing of the body is ensured, and prevention of disorders is carried out;
- Restoration of the normal state of the microflora when using specialized preparations or herbal decoctions;
- Gentle stimulation of the "nervous" part of the intestine.
Benefit and harm
Hydrocolonotherapy or bowel lavage with the help of an apparatus has both advantages and disadvantages. First of all, it is important to understand that this is an exclusively medical procedure and cannot be prescribed independently. Secondly, it is important to consult not only with a gastroenterologist, but also with a therapist and psychotherapist. In particular, if in everyday life there is a syndrome of "nervous" intestines.
Benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy:
- Cleansing even the deepest parts of the intestines. In the process of cleansing, not only the colon, but also the rectum gets rid of toxins;
- Feeling better. Together with old sediments, slags, growths and other contaminants are also removed from the surface of the intestine;
- By improving the functioning of the digestive tract, immunity is significantly strengthened. The skin becomes clearer and more radiant, sleep and appetite improve;
- The metabolism is normalized. Sudden bouts of hunger or thirst disappear (meaning, not related to real needs);
- Baroreceptors are strengthened. Very few people face the problem of uncontrolled bowel movements. And along with psychological methods of struggle, hydrocolonotherapy is one of the most effective procedures;
- Restoration of the normal size of the large intestine. Under the constant influence of feces and the accumulation of toxins, the walls of the intestine are stretched, which is why the stomach visually becomes flabby and large. Several cleaning sessions will help return it to normal;
- Washing the intestinal cavity is very useful not only for the digestive organs, but also for other systems. In particular, for women, colon therapy helps to activate the work of the uterus, increase blood flow in the pelvic region. The results are noticeable immediately after the procedure.
But the technique also has significant drawbacks. First of all, even the use of specialized solutions based on medicines or herbs wash out the natural microflora. This, for a while, slows down the work of the intestines. With too frequent use of the method, gastrointestinal disorders and various inflammatory processes can be observed.
Harm of hydrocolonotherapy:
- Such a simple procedure has rather complex complications: colic, bloating, and even exacerbation of other gastrointestinal diseases;
- Hydrocolonotherapy to some extent washes out the natural microflora. Therefore, it should not be done too often. There should be a gap between sessions. Minimum - a week;
- Such a cleansing of the body is not a substitute for a normal bowel movement. Bowel lavage should not be regarded as a daily practice. These are either urgent measures, or a course prescribed by doctors for certain reasons;
- Cleansing with water and saline solutions irritates the intestinal walls, exacerbates the painful state of inflammatory processes and can cause complications.
How is the procedure
Bowel lavage with hydrocolonotherapy is prescribed exclusively by a doctor in a specialized clinic and only after analysis. Before the procedure, it is necessary to prepare - a certain diet is observed, certain activities are prohibited.
Preparation for hydrocolonotherapy:
- Do not eat two hours before washing. Drinking is allowed only in small quantities (literally, two sips) and only if you really want to;
- It is important to protect yourself from injury in advance. On the eve of colon therapy, one should not carry weights, go to the gym or engage in any other hard physical work;
- A week before the session, you need to exclude from the diet foods that worsen the work of the intestines. It is flour, sweet, alcohol, fried and smoked. It is important to include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet;
- A couple of days before hydrocolonotherapy, it is important to start drinking sorbents. This is activated carbon or its analogues. If regular constipation is observed, then instead of coal, it is better to practice enemas with medical agents of a similar effect.
Directly hydrocolonotherapy is carried out almost similarly to an enema. The patient is laid on his side, after which a tip from the apparatus tube is inserted into the anus. It is important to ensure that it is sterile. The use of processed, but already used, nozzles is not allowed. They are purely individual, like hoses.
Water begins to flow into the intestines in small portions. Feelings in this case can be uncomfortable, occasionally - slightly painful, but there should not be sharp pains. Otherwise, you need to ask the doctor to reduce the pressure. With the help of a special hose system, the body's stool products are removed from the intestines in a hermetic way. During the session, there is no unpleasant odor or the need to urgently run to the toilet, as during a traditional enema.
In a clinic with professional equipment, the procedure is carried out in several stages:
- The hose is inserted a short distance into the rectum to clear the passage and remove solid residues on its wall;
- After cleaning the first part of the intestine. The tube is gently moved further along the gastrointestinal tract. This is how irrigation of the lower sections of the large intestine is carried out. Gradually, water begins to top up to its middle part;
- The last stage of purification is the removal of keratinized particles from the upper intestine from the body.
Naturally, the nozzles for each stage of colon hydrotherapy should change. This is important because they differ in shape. In addition, the session requires complete sterility. After therapy, you can not eat for several hours. In addition, the patient is advised to limit the use of alcohol, fatty, smoked, salty and spicy.
Video: Colon Hydrotherapy (Colon Cleansing) - all the details of the procedure
Hydrocolonotherapy is a new concept, and therefore people are often interested in what it is? Colon hydrotherapy or intestinal lavage is a procedure that allows you to clear the intestines of feces accumulated there and completely empty it. This cleaning procedure is performed using a special device - an apparatus for hydrocolonotherapy. Hardware bowel cleansing can be done in a hospital, clinic, sanatorium, private medical center or clinic.
Indications for use
Irrigation of the intestines with special liquids (mineral water, saline, herbs) is carried out only as prescribed by doctors. Self-administered bowel lavage can do more harm than good.
Indications for hydrocolonotherapy are as follows:
- long-term chronic constipation;
- helminthic invasions that affect the large intestine;
- intestinal disorder caused by medication, alcohol or drug abuse;
- bloating and increased gas formation;
- obesity;
- intestinal dyskinesia (colon);
- frequent viral diseases;
- acne and other skin problems that are caused by intoxication of the body with accumulated feces;
- BPH;
- pseudo-erosion;
- cleansing the intestines from toxins.
It is necessary to wash the intestines with the help of the apparatus not only according to indications, but also in the absence of contraindications. You can find out about this from a specialist in the center where you want to have hydrocolonotherapy.
Contraindications
Hydrocolonotherapy is not allowed for everyone, and therefore contraindications should be carefully studied before washing the intestines.
It is impossible to carry out intestinal irrigation:
- people with cardiovascular diseases;
- during pregnancy;
- people with hypertension;
- patients with urolithiasis;
- people with tumors of any part of the intestine, and especially the rectum;
- people with intestinal polyps;
- children under 16;
- people with anemia;
- people with inflammatory processes in any part of the intestine;
- in the presence of helicobacteria;
- with adhesive processes;
- people with diverticulitis, fistulas, Crohn's disease and other bowel diseases.
If there are such contraindications, then colon hydrotherapy in this case harms the whole body more than it helps.
Cleaning will be useful only if the patient has previously consulted a doctor and was allowed or even prescribed hydrocolonotherapy for treatment or prevention.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Colon cleansing with large volumes of water has recently gained great popularity. But such a deep and complete cleansing is not suitable for everyone, as it has a number of consequences that may be unacceptable for a person in one case or another.
| Benefit | Harm |
|---|---|
| Weight loss and feeling of lightness | Flushing cleanses the intestines not only from harmful substances, but also washes out beneficial bacteria - dysbacteriosis occurs |
| Reduces the stomach, the figure becomes slimmer | The intestinal mucosa is irritated, and if the body is weak, then inflammation may begin |
| The rash goes away, especially on the face, a healthy blush appears | If you are not sure of the complete health of the intestines (absence of tumors, diverticulum, polyps), then you can significantly harm the body |
| Appetite improves | Colon hydrotherapy is a big enema and a weak intestine may not be able to withstand the pressure of the water. |
| Metabolism is restored | If poorly trained specialists clean the intestines, then damage may occur at the folds of the intestine due to inaccurate control of the apparatus |
| Improves intestinal peristalsis | A very large amount of fluid comes out of the intestine, which can lead to disorders (nausea and vomiting), as well as affect the mental state of an unprepared impressionable person |
| Immunity is strengthened, a person is less prone to colds | |
| Decreased cholesterol levels | |
| swelling goes away |
For bowel cleansing, you need to weigh both factors well and decide whether hydrocolonotherapy is really needed or you can do without it.
Preparation
When preparing for the bowel lavage procedure, it should be borne in mind that it is impossible to just come to the hospital and do it.
To cleanse the intestines, it is not enough to pour a lot of water into it, you also need to prepare in advance so that everything goes well.
Preparation for hydrocolonotherapy consists of:
- Three days before the procedure stop eating heavy food, starchy foods, sweets and alcohol. The diet during preparation contains mainly cereals on the water, fruits and vegetables.
- At home, in two days, they begin to take activated charcoal or other sorbents to prepare the intestines.
- Before doing the procedure, you need to do one cleansing enema to alleviate your condition.
- In the morning on the day of hydrocolonotherapy, you should not eat anything for four hours, but it is better to cleanse on an empty stomach altogether. Water is drunk only in small sips and also a little.
- In the hospital, you should carefully check that all instruments (tip, tube) are disposable and sterile to prevent infection.
They do hydrocolonotherapy with a special apparatus, and therefore the patient will not have any difficulties associated with going to the toilet.
How is the procedure:
- The patient is asked to undress below the waist and lie on the couch on his side.
- A tip with a connected tube is inserted into the rectum, and a small amount of water or a special solution is supplied.
- When there is a desire to empty the intestines, the water supply is stopped and all the liquid from the intestines begins to be removed into a special container.
- Next, the tip is inserted again, but deeper, to clean most of the large intestine.
- The supply of water and the discharge of "waste" is carried out until the entire large intestine is cleansed.
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As colon hydrotherapy is carried out, about 20 liters of liquid, the temperature of which will gradually decrease (from warm to cool) to stimulate the independent work of the intestines.
Throughout the procedure, there is a specialist next to the patient who controls the temperature and pressure of the fluid. Normally, the procedure takes place with little discomfort, and if pain appears, then you should say so in order to reduce the pressure of the supplied fluid.
Is it possible to do it yourself?
Intestinal lavage at home can be done only if there are no contraindications. The home procedure requires the same principles of preparation, but has a completely different methodology.
In the morning, on an empty stomach, a glass of salt water is drunk (prepared at the rate of 1 liter and one tablespoon of salt - as much as needed), side bends and breathing exercises are done. Then a glass of water and breathing exercises alternate seven more times. After this, the first bowel movement occurs.
It is important that the water is saltier than physrastphor (1%), then it will not be absorbed by the body through the intestinal walls and excreted by the kidneys, but will completely pass through the entire intestinal tract. But since many people feel bad from salt water, it is better to have hydrocolonotherapy with a specialist.
Where to do it and how much does it cost?
Prices for hydrocolonotherapy will be extremely different in many cities. Also, the cost will be very different depending on which clinic or hospital you decide to undergo the procedure. In public clinics, hydrocolotherapy is cheaper than in private ones.
| City | Clinic/Hospital | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyiv | Clinic "Hippocrates" | Boulevard Ivan Lepse, 4 | 300 UAH |
| Moscow | "The Hippocratic Oath" | Lubyansky proezd, 19 st. Trofimova, 36, building. 1 | 1800 rub (8000 rubles for five procedures) |
| Saint Petersburg | "Petroclinic" | Furshtatskaya, 47 | 2000 rub |
| Sochi | Mishilen Detox & Wellness | st. Big Akhun, 7 | 2750 rub |
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The modern rhythm of life does not always allow observing the conditions of proper and high-quality nutrition. Most of the foods we consume contain many food additives and preservatives that negatively affect the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, and therefore our overall health. Improper nutrition: eating unbalanced fatty foods and snacking in "fast foods" lead to improper bowel function and slagging of the whole body. To help the intestines get rid of fecal toxins and toxins will help deep cleansing of the intestines using the procedure - hydrocolonotherapy.
Apparatus for the procedure In this article you will learn:
Purpose of the procedure
Colon therapy not only optimizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract, improves intestinal motility, but also has a beneficial effect on the state of the whole organism, corrects the mineral balance and weight, improves the skin condition and the appearance of the patient.
The procedure is based on the introduction of up to 60 liters of fluid into the patient's intestines through the rectum. The procedure is carried out using a special medical device that regulates the pressure of the jet and the temperature of the solution.
Colon therapy allows for deep bowel cleansing Indications for colon therapy
Colon therapy is used to improve the whole body and is intended for a wide range of patients. But there are diseases, the treatment of which will be much more effective if the colonotherapy procedure is used in complex therapy. Indications for hydrocolonotherapy will be the presence in patients of:
- bowel problems (constipation, diarrhea, excessive gas formation, irritable bowel syndrome);
- general intoxication of the body, expressed in headaches, nausea, weakness, unpleasant odors, fatigue;
- obvious disorders in the immune system (frequent viral diseases, skin rashes of various origins, dermatitis, psoriasis;
- preparatory measures for surgical intervention, as well as for diagnostic procedures and studies of the intestine;
- allergic reactions and skin diseases;
- deterioration in general well-being associated with sleep disturbance, chronic fatigue, depression, migraine (frequent headaches).
Excess weight is one of the indicators for colotherapy Possible contraindications
When agreeing to undergo colon therapy, it is important to understand that any medical procedures involve limitations. Contraindications to hydrocolonotherapy may arise, first of all, if the patient has chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
To avoid unpleasant consequences, carrying out these procedures requires a mandatory prior consultation with a physiotherapist.
Contraindications to colon therapy can be such painful conditions as:
- uncontrolled blood pressure, expressed in consistently high rates that cannot be treated;
- other diseases, cardiological focus, including heart failure;
- internal intestinal bleeding that caused severe anemia;
- oncological diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- the presence of damage to the rectum: cracks, inflamed formations, fistulas;
- intestinal obstruction;
Problems with blood pressure are a contraindication for the procedure - hernia;
- surgical interventions for the treatment of abdominal organs, less than 90 days old;
- pregnancy;
- kidney failure.
The main points of preparation for colon therapy
Multiple contraindications require a mandatory consultation with a specialist. Preparation for colon hydrotherapy can have a number of features for each patient, depending on the individual health status.
In case of refusal of a preliminary consultation with a doctor, the patient is obliged to provide an extract from the medical record on the presence of diseases, as well as the results of an examination of the rectum, before undergoing colon hydrotherapy. For patients older than 40 years, a specialist in a physiotherapy room has the right to require data on a sigmoidoscopy (examination of the inner surface of the rectum and sigmoid colon).
Before the procedure, the doctor will give all the necessary recommendations for preparing for colon therapy. - Do not eat foods that can cause excessive gas formation at least 2 days before the start of the procedure. These are all dairy products, carbonated drinks, beans, vegetables and fruits in any form.
- Do not eat 2 hours before colon therapy.
- Drink activated charcoal at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of the patient's weight no later than 3-4 hours before the procedure.
The course of the procedure
The optimal number of procedures to achieve the desired effect is 7-8 sessions. The procedure is carried out in strict accordance with the doctor's indications: the medical device is programmed for a certain amount of liquid, jet pressure, pressure and temperature conditions. To introduce liquid into the rectum, disposable convenient tips are used, designed to eliminate discomfort during colon therapy. The patient is located on a special couch that provides a comfortable passage of the procedure.
The duration of the process is 40-60 minutes, depending on the individual recommendations of the doctor. Bowel cleansing is carried out under the supervision of a specialist, providing comfort and painlessness during the entire session. At the request of the patient, the process of the procedure can be suspended and continued after the elimination of the causes of inconvenience.
Multiple sessions are required for maximum effect. It is better to carry out this procedure in a medical institution, but if there are certain difficulties, colon hydrotherapy can be successfully performed at home.
Colon cleansing at home can be done:
- with the help of enemas;
- the use of laxatives;
- taking large amounts of liquid;
The last option is considered the most effective. Its essence is the use of large volumes of warm boiled water with the addition of salt.
Colon cleansing can be done at home with laxatives. Colon therapy at home can be equivalent to a procedure carried out in a medical facility, subject to all conditions. It is desirable to carry out the procedure in the morning, on an empty stomach.
Procedure steps:
- Prepare 2 liters of salted boiled water at room temperature at the rate of 1 hour. l. sea or ordinary salt per 1 liter of liquid.
- Drink 1.5-2 glasses of water at once. Salt water is not absorbed by the walls of the intestines and leaves it naturally, washing out all that is superfluous.
- After a bowel movement, drink the remaining water in portions that are comfortable for you. It is advisable to drink the liquid within 2 hours.
- After the procedure, it is desirable to rest. You can repeat the session in 2-3 days.
This cleaning method is carried out 3-5 times.
The video explains in detail how the procedure goes:
Results of colon therapy
The results of the procedure represent a whole list of positive consequences for the functioning of the intestines and for the improvement of the body as a whole. But it is impossible to exclude the presence of possible negative aspects of intestinal lavage. The pros and cons of colon therapy can be reflected in the form of a table.
| pros | Minuses |
|---|---|
| 1. Cleansing and improving bowel function. 2. Positive consequences for the work of the whole organism:
| 1. Washing out beneficial microflora, imbalance of the natural environment of lactobacilli. 2. Blurring the clinical picture of the development of a possible pathology of the gastrointestinal tract. Regular bowel cleansing makes it difficult to diagnose the development of certain diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. 3. Possible negative consequences if the recommendations of a specialist are not followed. |
Consequences of the procedure
The results of intestinal colon therapy will only be positive if the recommendations of a specialist are followed. When cleaning at home, do not abuse the number of procedures, the frequency of their conduct and the amount of liquid you drink. Be attentive to your own health, diet, control your well-being during a colonotherapy session and the result of colon hydrotherapy will be only positive consequences for the body.
It is necessary to make a small digression into the history of this procedure. Practitioners before our era, the famous doctors Galen and Hippocrates used bowel lavage to treat certain diseases.
Adherents of the theory of autointoxication, which appeared in the 19th century, actively used this method to cleanse the body of the so-called "waste" of the body. Their work was continued in the 20-30s of the last century by the medicine of the United States of America, using "irrigation" devices, identical in action to modern installations for hydrocolonotherapy.
Today, such a cleansing is experiencing a rebirth, it is used by many public people in order to tidy up the general well-being, to clean the body quickly and efficiently.
Intestinal colon therapy - a way to cleanse the body
The nutrition of modern man is far from ideal in terms of food composition. The number of overweight people is growing. A large number of refined foods, lack of fiber creates a danger to human digestion.
Growing sections of the large and small intestine. Their walls, covered with a layer of fecal stones, become unable to fully absorb nutrients into the blood. Overweight appears, the body is exposed to food toxins that are not excreted in time by decay products.
All these consequences are not reflected in the best way on the appearance of a person, his skin becomes dull, rashes appear, fatigue increases, headaches appear. Colon therapy is designed to solve this problem.
About the procedure
This physiotherapy procedure has several names: monitoring bowel cleansing, colon therapy. All of them denote the cleansing of the large intestine from toxins by washing it with a cleansing solution. It is pumped by a special apparatus under pressure through the rectum, has a certain physiologically determined temperature.
The pressure of the water jet, its temperature can be adjusted depending on the purpose of the procedure and the condition of the patient. Additives are added to the solution that enhance the effect of the procedure, drugs, sorbents, herbal infusions recommended by a specialist in cleansing the body. In parallel with the supply of the cleaning solution for cleaning, the waste liquid is automatically pumped out.
After filling the large intestine with water, a gentle massage of the abdomen is performed. This should lead to the separation of fecal stones from the walls of the intestine and their exit to the outside. The required amount of liquid is not administered at once, it is divided into several parts and each portion enters sequentially. This filling of the colon, alternating with the withdrawal of fluid, creating a flushing effect, increasing the tone of the muscles responsible for intestinal motility.
Unpleasant sensations during the procedure, patients usually do not experience strong pressure, although it lasts for quite a long time, about 40 minutes. For the full effect, you need to carry out several such procedures under the supervision of a doctor. According to experts involved in this practice, the usual course of 5-6 sessions is equal in effectiveness to the action of an extreme diet or a three-week fasting course. To consolidate the effect, you need to go through up to 10 procedures.
Often, at home, proponents of bowel cleansing conduct a course with large-volume enemas (Esmarch's circle). To do this, you have to find time in the morning, endure inconvenience and restrictions. Meanwhile, one procedure of colonotherapy in terms of its healing effect is equivalent to the effect of 25-30 such enemas.
During the course of hydrocolonotherapy, a specialist gastroenterologist will recommend following a specially designed diet.
When this condition is combined, a striking effect can be noticed - the appearance of patients is rejuvenated. If you maintain this diet even after a course of cleansing, then the effect will be permanently fixed.
Who can benefit from colon hydrotherapy
Hydrocolonotherapy has many adherents
This physiotherapy procedure has many supporters who make strong arguments in its favor. Benefits from colon therapy:
- The walls of the intestines are freed from toxins, fecal stones, the work of the intestines is restored to normal levels.
- The normal functioning of the motor receptors of the intestine is restored, which restores its active peristalsis.
- The acute stage passes into the stage of complete remission.
- poisons, alcohol, colon therapy helps to cleanse the body of toxins, this action is especially effective a few hours after poisoning, when toxic agents have already moved from the stomach to the intestines.
- The weight decreases and a tendency to rapid weight loss is outlined, 5-20 kg of excess weight is lost.
- Taste sensitivity returns, a healthy feeling of appetite appears, not perverted by taste preferences.
- The skin is cleansed - a mirror of the digestive tract, it becomes elastic, acquires a healthy color, puffiness disappears.
- There is a cleansing of the kidneys, blood and other organs through which the excretion of toxins occurs.
- The level of cholesterol decreases, the symptoms of autointoxication of the body (permanent headaches, weakness, increased fatigue and decreased productivity) disappear.
- Lung function improves, colds disappear, and when ARVI is infected, the body quickly copes with the infection.
- The pathogenic microflora of the large intestine is washed out.
- Increased fatigue disappears, a positive attitude arises, sleep normalizes.
Indications and contraindications for carrying out, possible complications
Intestinal colon therapy also has contraindications!
Indications for MOC (monitoring bowel cleansing) may include the following conditions:
- Hemorrhoids, not accompanied by inflammation.
- Food, drug, alcohol poisoning.
- Immune disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Exacerbations.
- The desire of the patient to conduct a course of purification.
- Preparation for surgical intervention on the large intestine.
- Excess weight.
- Fever, hyperthermia.
After the sessions, patients are prescribed a course of restoration of the intestinal microflora by taking bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, as well as a reception to create conditions for beneficial bacteria for their nutrition and life. Like every medical manipulation, colon therapy has contraindications:
- Pregnancy.
- Intestinal obstruction.
- of any etiology, not only in the intestines, but also in other organs.
- Hemorrhoids, accompanied by inflammation and bleeding.
- Diseases of the kidneys and the cardiovascular system due to electrolyte imbalance.
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: diverticulitis, colitis, condition after surgery on any part of the intestine.
- Mental diseases and conditions after psycho-emotional overload, stress.
Do not forget that if this procedure is carried out incorrectly, using insufficiently well-processed tools, undesirable consequences may appear:
- Damage to the walls of the intestine or its perforation (perforation), which poses a threat of death due to peritonitis and sepsis.
- The entry into the blood through the walls of the intestine of drugs used to create solutions, and, as a result, allergic manifestations or a toxic reaction.
- Spasms and discomfort during the procedure in patients with hypersensitivity.
- Alternative opinion about colonic lavage
Intestinal colon therapy is a bowel lavage
In contrast to the above arguments in medical circles, there are also opponents of this method of cleansing and healing. They believe that the body is not a waste warehouse, and everything that it needs to remove, it removes on its own and without additional manipulations. The useful, consisting of lactobacilli, is washed out of the intestine, and it becomes defenseless in the face of any intestinal infection.
It is difficult to calculate the stress experienced by the body after the introduction of up to 60 liters of water into the intestines. This unnatural state for him is not in vain, the balance of electrolytes and energy costs may be disturbed.
Maintaining weight loss without maintaining an optimal level of physical activity and metabolic processes is not at all easy. It is likely that with such difficulty the weight lost will soon come back. Among the arguments expressed against regular colon therapy sessions, there is another objection.
Even if all contraindications are taken into account, there is a risk of not noticing the conditions that precede the appearance of pathology. It is quite possible that such problems, not yet diagnosed, will receive an impetus to the development of the pathological process precisely by the use of colon therapy.
Colon cleansing with hydrocolonotherapy is a physiotherapeutic procedure that requires a balanced approach. Before conducting it, you need to consult with, weigh all the contraindications and the possible risk of complications. With careful implementation, you can significantly improve the general condition of the body and the functioning of the large intestine.
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Hydrocolonotherapy is a modern method of bowel cleansing. At all times, the main value of each person was his health. Unfortunately, in the modern world, any of us is increasingly exposed to such adverse factors as poor ecology, stress, and an unhealthy lifestyle. Bad habits, passion for fast food, physical inactivity - all this primarily affects the state of the internal organs and intestines, on which good health mainly depends.
Even in the distant past, people noticed that most diseases begin in the intestines and made the first primitive attempts to heal and cleanse the digestive tract, using hollow reeds or herbal laxatives as an enema. In the 1920s, the first devices for washing and irrigating the intestines appeared in the United States, which, despite their imperfection, quickly gained immense popularity.
The most famous Hollywood stars are literally obsessed with the complete cleansing of the body, convincing the masses of a miraculous effect and presenting a slender, toned figure, elastic stomach and radiant skin as proof. However, among medical scientists, the benefits of this method are still in doubt. Let's see what is the attraction of the popular procedure and how safe is it?
Today, the problem of cleansing the intestines has not become less relevant, modern technologies offer for these purposes the procedure of hydrocolonotherapy, designed not only to improve the general condition and improve the body, but also to get rid of toxins and toxins.
Hydrocolonotherapy (intestinal lavage) is a hardware procedure aimed at washing and cleansing the intestines with a large amount of liquid. During the procedure, up to 20 liters of aqueous solutions are passed through the patient's intestines. Intestinal cleansing not only has a beneficial effect on the condition of the large and small intestines, liver and kidneys, but also has a powerful healing effect on the entire body as a whole.
The procedure is performed by specialists of modern medical centers, SPA clinics, sanatoriums, beauty salons. The popular service promises not only to normalize the functioning of the internal organs and the digestive tract, but also to strengthen the immune system, get rid of allergies, skin diseases, chronic fatigue and other chronic ailments. Is it really? Let's try to find out how necessary and effective this procedure is and is it really so useful?
Intestinal hydrotherapy: harm or benefit?
Opinions for:
Many fans of the treatment procedure note the following significant advantages from its implementation:
- Improving appearance: the skin becomes clean and acquires a healthy, radiant appearance, acne disappears, a blush appears.
- The work of the intestines is normalized, persistent constipation disappears.
- There is a decrease in weight, there is a feeling of lightness and purity.
- Immunity increases, well-being improves significantly, the feeling of heaviness and discomfort in the abdomen disappears.
Many adherents of colon hydrotherapy sessions note a weight loss of 3 to 5 kg, which, they believe, occurs as a result of the release of the intestines from toxins accumulated in it. The abdomen looks taut and flat, metabolic processes improve, complexion improves. The skin becomes elastic, dryness disappears, acne disappears. As a result of the treatment procedure, accumulations of feces with pathogenic bacteria contained in them are removed from the body, which significantly improves well-being.
The work of the circulatory system is normalized, blood vessels and tissues are better supplied with oxygen, the level of cholesterol in the blood decreases, the appearance improves, pallor and dark circles under the eyes disappear. Admirers of hydrotherapy believe that getting rid of the contents of the intestines and fecal stones, they increase immunity, normalize the functioning of internal organs and thereby slow down the aging process of the body. Rejuvenating effect, reduction of puffiness, figure correction, normalization of weight and appetite - all these miracles are created by therapeutic sessions of hydrocolonotherapy.
Eating junk food rich in fats, preservatives and artificial colors leads to constipation, indigestion, which is accompanied by the processes of fermentation, gas formation and decay of poorly digested food. As a result of these processes, toxic substances are released that poison the body and pathogenic bacteria multiply.
The hydrotherapy procedure helps to detoxify the body, cleanse the intestines and restore the proper functioning of the entire gastrointestinal tract. The patient manages to get rid of persistent constipation, as wellness washing, unlike a cleansing enema, cleans the entire large intestine. With the help of enema, only the lower end of the intestine can be cleansed; with prolonged constipation, this measure helps little.
Another plus is the fact that water is supplied in doses during the procedure, in a certain mode. This allows for a beneficial intra-abdominal massage that strengthens the intestinal muscles and restores intestinal motility.
The doctor approaches the preparation of the program of procedures individually and prescribes the number of treatment sessions, taking into account the weight of the patient, his well-being and the presence of concomitant diseases.
Opinions against:
Opponents of full bowel cleansing sessions claim that fans of hydrotherapy are throwing money away, and the improvement in well-being is explained by the placebo effect. They provide a lot of evidence to support their opinion. Indeed, doctors know that the body is able to cleanse itself in two days, therefore, there are no old deposits and accumulation of toxins on the intestinal walls. The very concept of "slags" causes a smile among graduates, and the assertion that the large intestine is filled with toxic fecal stones looks completely absurd against this background.
It is worth considering that a complete cleansing session is an unpleasant procedure, contrary to human nature. It is unlikely that someone will consider the infusion of a large volume of water into the anus a natural manifestation. Therefore, during the session, unpleasant side effects may occur: nausea, spasm, colic, vomiting, and even symptoms of kidney failure.
About 500 species of bacteria live in the large intestine of each person, which make up the normal microflora that provides natural immunity. As a result of bowel cleansing, most of the beneficial bacteria are washed out, the balance of microflora is disturbed. It is very difficult to restore it with the recommended bacterial preparations, since the bacteria contained in the medicines most often do not take root and lose their ability to reproduce.
During the procedure, not only water is used, but also various infusions of medicinal herbs, which further disturb the biological balance. If we take into account that the session lasts from 30 to 45 minutes, then we can imagine what a huge amount of beneficial microflora is excreted from the intestines during this time.
The procedure of hydrocolonotherapy should be carried out only by a specialist, if the manipulations are carried out by a person who does not have a special medical education, serious complications are not excluded. The large intestine along its length has several physiological bends, in these places the apparatus hose should be moved especially carefully, inept actions can lead to intestinal rupture, especially in the presence of such a pathology as diverticulosis.
Considering all the pros and cons of hydrocolonotherapy, the patient must independently decide on the appropriateness of this procedure, taking into account its indications and contraindications.
Indications for colon hydrotherapy
Among the indications for colon hydrotherapy sessions are:
Contraindications to the procedure
Like any other medical procedure, colon hydrotherapy has a number of contraindications:
When prescribing the procedure, the doctor must take into account the patient's condition and comorbidities, he must give the patient all the necessary preparation recommendations and explain how colon hydrotherapy is carried out.
Preparing for Colon Hydrotherapy
In order for the procedure to be successful and without complications, it is necessary to properly prepare for it. For this, 2-3 days before the first session, it is necessary to change the diet and follow a special diet that reduces gas formation and fermentation processes in the intestines.
To do this, you should abandon the use of animal fats, fatty meat and fish, rich broths, sausages, canned food, seasonings. You can not include rye bread, fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, flour and confectionery products in the diet. Sweet carbonated drinks, strong black tea, coffee, kvass, alcohol are prohibited.
You can eat cereals boiled in water (rice, buckwheat, millet, oatmeal), lean boiled meat and fish, wheat bread crackers. Of the drinks, green tea, juices with a low sugar content, low-fat sour-milk products (kefir, yogurt) are allowed.
During the two days preceding the session, the patient is prescribed 2 tablets of espumizan and activated charcoal three times a day.
How is the procedure
For the procedure, a special apparatus for hydrocolonotherapy is used. This unit is the result of the latest advances in medical technology. The device uses modern digital electronics, which makes its maintenance easy and affordable for medical personnel. The device adjusts the required water pressure automatically, all manipulations are controlled by electronics and a specially trained operator.
So, the device for hydrocolonotherapy « MIT-KT" is able to disinfect water with ultraviolet light, and features such as a magnetic installation and a red beam endow the liquid with special healing properties. Processed by the device, active heated water is supplied to the intestines in intermittent shocks, it not only removes feces and remains of incompletely digested food, but also eliminates mucus, toxins and pathogenic microbes.
The process of intestinal colon hydrotherapy is quite simple. Before the session, the patient lies on the couch, on his back and relaxes. To activate the intestinal tract, the doctor may do a light massage of the abdomen. Then, a disposable tip connected to the device is inserted into the anus, and water heated to a certain temperature begins to flow into the intestine through the tube in a programmed mode. The volume of incoming water is constantly monitored.
Water fills the intestines, and as soon as the patient begins to feel the urge to defecate, further fluid supply is stopped, the feces are removed through the apparatus and discharged into the sewer. Thus, intestinal lavage is carried out in several approaches, repeating the pumping of the liquid as many times as necessary. The procedure usually takes 30-45 minutes.
During the session, there is a consistent filling and emptying of the intestines, contributing to the stretching and contraction of its muscular walls, this process resembles an internal massage of the abdomen. The water temperature gradually changes from warm to cool. This tones the intestines and reduces spasticity.
In some medical centers, washing is done not with ordinary water, but with the use of herbal infusions that have an anti-inflammatory effect. Due to this, the risk of complications after the procedure is minimized. Hydrocolonotherapy is painless and well tolerated; immediately after its completion, the patient can return to a normal lifestyle. To achieve a stable positive result, 5-7 procedures may be needed, but usually after the first session, patients notice a significant improvement in their condition.
After the session is over, the patient is infused with a solution containing biotics, since during the procedure part of the beneficial microflora is removed from the intestines. If this is not done, the likelihood of developing dysbacteriosis is high.
The cost of the hydrocolonotherapy procedure is determined by the medical institution. In Moscow, the average price for one session ranges from 1200-4500 rubles.
The full course is usually 5-7 procedures. In regions, the cost of a session is usually lower.
The hardware procedure makes bowel cleansing as comfortable as possible and significantly reduces the likelihood of discomfort. At the same time, a similar procedure can be successfully carried out at home. Not everyone can afford to visit a medical center during the week to go through all the required sessions. There is an alternative version of this procedure that can be done at home. At the same time, it is quite possible to do without equipment and a probe, it is enough to purchase activated carbon and stock up on sea salt.
Hydrocolonotherapy at home allows you to effectively cleanse the intestines at a minimum cost. To carry out cleaning procedures at home, you should choose a free day so that you can not rush anywhere, and after cleaning, relax and unwind. Preparation for the procedure is similar to hardware. You will need to follow a diet and take activated charcoal 2-3 days before cleansing, at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight.
On the day of the procedure, you will need to drink 10-11 glasses of salted water. First you need to prepare 2 liters of warm water (40 ° C) and dissolve in this volume two teaspoons of sea or Karlovy Vary salt. In extreme cases, you can do with ordinary table salt. Salt water is not absorbed into the intestinal walls, and has a powerful laxative effect, removing accumulated deposits. The water should taste slightly saltier than the blood. This is an important condition, otherwise the desired effect will not be.
The entire volume of salted water should be drunk in slow sips for an hour and a half. Salt will have a laxative effect and together with water, feces and harmful substances will come out. An important point is to perform the procedure on an empty stomach, in the morning you can’t drink or eat anything.
First you need to immediately drink two glasses of salted water and after it passes into the intestines, you can continue to drink the liquid in small sips. The procedure is carried out until clean water begins to come out. After that, you can rest, relax, eat some fruit, vegetable salad or drink juice. Hydrocolonitherapy at home can be repeated from 3 to 5 times with breaks of one or two days.
Possible Complications
Colon hydrotherapy is best done in specialized medical centers or clinics, as this guarantees quality service and minimizes the risk of complications. The procedure can be taken only after consultation with a coloproctologist, who will determine the feasibility and number of sessions, tell you how colon hydrotherapy is carried out and take into account the individual characteristics of the patient and concomitant diseases.
In rare cases, complications may develop after colon therapy sessions. So, with too frequent bowel cleansing, the development of anemia or an imbalance of electrolytes due to washing out of beneficial microflora may be noted. Sometimes, after the first procedure, the patient may complain of a deterioration in general well-being and an exacerbation of chronic diseases. Colon cleansing should be performed by qualified and trained medical personnel, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the intestines and infection.