Colonic Lavage Therapy, the medical term for (colonic irrigation) is a procedure that cleans the bowel and removing faecal waste from the entire colon (large intestine) using warm purified water.
A full medical history is taken by the therapist, a Registered Nurse, at the initial consultation to ascertain health and any medical concerns. Blood pressure, weight and urinalysis is also taken. An explanation of the procedure is given to ensure clients ease and understanding of the procedure.
You recline on a treatment couch specially designed and built by this clinic, which has a toilet built into it. The therapist inserts a pencil thin, sterile, disposable, single-use rectal tube into your anus about 6 mm. Under gravity feed, warm purified water gently infuses into your bowel. When you experience the feeling of fullness and need to eliminate, you simply push out. Faecal matter and water passes out around the tube and into the treatment couch toilet. The rectal tube stays in place, the procedure stops while you eliminate. When elimination stops more water again infuses into the bowel and procedure repeats itself until 14 Litres has emptied the bowel of all waste contents. Generally 6 treatments, one per week over 6 weeks is recommended, but this depends on the individual, their health concerns, and how quickly their body kicks into the healing process.
Most people find it a very relaxing process. Some cramping and discomfort may be experienced in cases of severe constipation.
As with all procedures there are RISKS. Perforation and infection being top of the list. In clinics where health regulations are strictly adhere to, and where the therapists are registered nurses with medical expertise, the chances of this happening are very low.
It is important before proceeding to ask the right questions. Are rectal tubes single use and disposable? Are tubes pencil thin? thick tubes may result in injury during insertion. Is the therapist an RN? How long has she / he been a therapist? Are you, or is the therapist in control of the procedure? ( You must be in control to avoid perforation) all these questions will ensure your safety.
Do everything you can to be 100% certain of your safety. If you’re not satisfied with the answers you get. DON’T GO AHEAD.