Indications for Colon Hydrotherapy:
Many doctors are now embracing colonics (colon hydrotherapy) as an adjunct to their traditional medical treatments, or as part an overall regimen of complementary and alternative medicine Colonics help to cleanse and detoxify colon, liver, kidney and lymphatic systems.
Colonics for women can be particularly advantageous to alleviate pre and post menstrual discomfort and pain. Men experiencing constipation and prostate problems, onset by excess pressure on the lower bowel, may also obtain significant relief from a series of colonic irrigations.
Cancer patients, experiencing increased toxic stress and constipation during chemotherapy and radiation treatment, can benefit from colonic hydrotherapy. Douglas Brodie, MD, of Reno, Nevada a practicing oncologist and homeopath observes, "I have found over the years that cancer patients who are not doing well usually are toxic and not being cleansed." Any reduction of toxic stress on the major organs of elimination may aid in strengthening the immune system. >However, it is important that a cancer patient be under competent medical supervision. One would not want to administer colon treatments to a patient who was too weak . . . whereby the colon irrigations might weaken them further. In addition, colon irrigations would be contraindicated in a patient with a tumor in the rectum or large intestine. Also, colon irrigations would be temporarily contraindicated in any patient whose intestinal tract is too acidic.
When the mucous membranes in the colon become too irritated or friable, colon irrigations may be too harsh a treatment. The patient should consolt medical provider and ask about metabolic program to reduce the patient's acid state before beginning a series of colon hydrotherapy treatments.
The following list contains benefits as reported by physicians, colon therapists, and recipients of colon therapy from around the world.
"These statements have not been ''approved'' by the FDA"
Colon hydrotherapy has been shown to be beneficial for the following conditions:
Acute fecal impaction
Constipation
Colitis
Diarrhea
Dehydration
Obesity
Parasitic infection
Atonic colon
Mucous colitis
Fever therapy
Hyper/Hypothermia
Paraplegics & Quadriplegics(Bowel training)
Prevention
Abdominal distention/flatulence
Hemorrhoids (mild to moderate)
Intestinal toxemia
Diverticulosis
Balance physiologic flora of large intestine
Preparation for diagnostic study of large intestine
Barium enema
Sigmoidscopy & Colonoscopy
Fatigue
Depression
Flatulence
Headaches
Irritability
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Anxiety
Nervousness
Insomnia
Nausea
Abdominal Discomfort
Protruding Abdomen
Sagging Posture
Lack of interest in work or play
Bad Breath
Coated Tongue
Lack of Concentration
Body Odor
Lack of Sexual Response
Over / Under Weight
Poor Appetite
Malnutrition
Skin Blemishes / Acne
Brittle Hair / Nails
Dark Circles Under Eyes
Shallow Complexion
Cold Hands / Feet
Lower Back Pain
Tender or Rigid Abdomen
Swelling in Legs
Menstrual Problems
High Blood Pressure
Low Blood Pressure
Neuritis
Neuralgia
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Indications under prescription and direct physician supervision:
Diverticulitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Colon Cancer
On site preparation following trauma
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