Archive for Colon Hydrotherapy
You DO Need Colonics
Posted by: | CommentsExcerpt from Soak Your Nuts: Cleansing with Karyn by Karyn Calabrese
Internal Cleansing
You may be thinking, “Hey, I evacuate regularly, I don’t need colon therapy!” But as we know, the human colon is very long, and waste moves through it very slowly. If you have consumed a lifetime supply of dairy, meat, and other mucus-producing foods, you may have built up many layers of gluelike toxins on your colon walls. Although some wastes can pass through your intestines daily, leading you to believe that your body is adequately digesting the food you eat, the lining of your intestines will continue to toughen and narrow. Unless you remove this toxic accumulation, your intestines will become a place where poisons are harbored-deep inside your body and a source of autointoxication. You will become a source of poison to yourself.
Of course, in a world where even our own doctors don’t touch us if they can possible diagnose us with a test, it can be difficult to convince people, even those who are already engaged in a detox, that they could benefit from going “there.” If you are still skeptical, just look down. That abdominal bulge you dismiss as just another aspect of aging is a sure sign that wastes have built up in your transverse or ascending colon. Your body simply cannot use nutrients the way it should until yhese wastes have been removed.
The logic could not be clearer: If you eat three or four times a day, you should eliminate three or four times a day. If you do not, where have the wastes gone and what are they doing? It isn’t difficult to find out. During one autopsy, a colon was discovered that was nine inches in diameter with an open passage no thicker than a pencil. Other autopsies have revealed intestines so impacted with waste that they weighed 40 pounds!
Enemas and colonic irrigation have been used for thousands of years. The Ebers Papyrus, a document dating 1500 BC, chronicles how the ancient Egyptians used reeds to irrigate the intestines. Hippocrates used enemas to heal fevers. Ancient Romans, who made baths an obsession, considered enemas a part of good hygiene. The Essenes, who believed the body was a temple of the spirit, described an internal cleansing system using reeds and gourds to prepare their bodies to house the developing soul. Read more about the history of colon therapy.
I have found internal irrigation to be almost magically curative. My clients credit this therapy for relieving their rashes and other skin disorders, and even improving their eyesight. Whatever other benefits of colon therapy you experience, it will speed the removal of toxins from your body and elevate your cleansing efforts to a new level.
Colonics
I’m happy to say that colonic irrigation done with a machine and the assistance of a trained hydrotherapist is now available in virtually every city from coast to coast. A state-of-the-art application of an age-old technique, colon hydrotherapy is effective in alleviating many medical conditions, including arthritis, back pain, cancer, dermatological problems, flatulence, headaches, heart disease, high blood pressure, sluggishness, thyroid deficiency, and many others.
While self-administered enemas will certainly enhance your cleansing efforts, there are benefits to colon hydrotherapy you should consider. In hydrotherapy, 20 to 30 gallons of temperature- and pressure-controlled water is gently moved in and out of the colon. Consequently, this approach works much more deeply than an enema and flushes considerably more mucus and toxins from the body. Moreover, a trained therapist can maximize the cleanse through massage or pressure-point stimulation, encouraging the body to expel layers of accumulation. You can expect a session to last approximately one hour. The procedure is usually painless.
Colonic hydrotherapy wellness alternatives
Posted by: | CommentsColonic hydrotherapy, or colon cleansing, has been an alternative therapy for many years. Colon cleansing dates back to ancient times of the Greeks and Egyptians, and gained popularity in the United States beginning in the 1930s. The large intestine is one of the main organs for elimination. Solid and semisolid waste travels through the intestines by way of muscle contractions, known as peristalsis. Fecal matter may begin to collect on the intestinal walls over time. This fecal collection can lead to constipation, gas, bloating, as well as other intestinal conditions such as a spastic colon.
Colon cleansing is similar to an enema, which is a common treatment for significant constipation. Unlike an enema which uses a small volume of water to flush the colon, colon hydrotherapy typically uses a few gallons of water and is able to more effectively flush a larger part of the colon. The greater volume of water breaks up the collected fecal matter on the intestinal walls. This procedure typically lasts for 45 to 60 minutes and is performed by a trained Colon Hydro-therapist.
The removal of collected, toxic, fecal matter from the lining of the colon promotes normal colonic function and health. Abdominal distension is reduced and normal intestinal peristalsis can return from the removal of these deposits. Patients have reported a sense of better well being and good health, either as a result of the removal of toxins, or from restoring the colon to a better state of health from its previous distended and irritated state. Optimal benefit from colon cleansing may be achieved through multiple sessions. Patients have reported improved health and greater relief from their symptoms when they include periodic colon cleansing in their preventive health regimen.
The practice of colon cleansing is frequently grouped under complementary medicine or integrative medicine, which, in general, refers to the same interventions when used in conjunction with mainstream medical practices under the umbrella term complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM.
MEDICAL STUDY
Posted by: | CommentsNote: Only 1% to 2% of all studies submitted, from thousands of abstracts are selected for oral presentation. A testament to how important the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) feels about this topic and research.
- Study showed Hydrotherapy was good or better than alternative preparations and patients preferred Hydrotherapy.
- 150 patients evaluated to compare Hydrotherapy to the present standard pre-colonoscopy preparation Methods of Golytely and Fleets Phosphasoda.
Who performed the Medical Study? Dr. Joseph Fiorito
Study Refrence:
- HYDROTHERAPY COMPARED WITH PEG-ES LAVAGE AND AQUEOUS SODIUM PHOSPHATE AS BOWEL PREPARATION FOR ELECTIVE COLONOSCOPY : A PROSPECTIVE, RANDOMIZED, SINGLE BLINDED TRIAL.
- Blind Study from ACG 2006 : The American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting
- Abstract Number : 751814 Primary Author : Joseph Fiorito Department / Institute : Gastroenterology, Danbury Hospital, 24 Hospital Ave City, Danbury, CT, 06810, Phone : 203-707-7506, E-Mail : joseph.fiorito@danhosp.org
- Joseph J. Fiorito, MD, Joan A Culpepper-Morgan, MD, Scott G. Estabrook, MD, Patricia Scofield, LPN, Victor Usatii, MD and Jodi Cuomo, RpH2. Gastroenterology, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT United States.
Purpose : Hydrotherapy is a method of colon cleansing using constant warm water lavage using a contained temperature and pressure controlled device administered by a trained technician. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and patient acceptance of same – day hydrotherapy (HYDRO) with polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage (PEF-ES) and aqueous sodium phosphate (ASP) in patients undergoing elective colonoscopy.
Methods : Consecutive outpatients referred for elective colonoscopy were randomly assigned to receive 4 L PEG-ES (n=55), two doses of aqueous sodium phosphate (n=52), or same day hydrotherapy (n=53), as bowel preparation. The endoscopists were blinded to the method of preparation. The overall quality of the colon cleansing was evaluated with respect to the adequacy of visualization of the right, transverse, and left colon. Patients were asked to rate the preparation with respect to ease, convenience, and comfort using structured, validated this study was accepted and delivered as an oral presentation at the American College of Gastroenterology -ACG- Annual Meeting, October 2006 questionnaire. Results were analyzed using the chi square test.
Results : Endoscopists rated the quality of colon cleansing as good for the right : 62% ASP, 49% PEG-ES, and 92% HYDRO (p<0.001). For the transverse colon : 80% Asp, 63% PEG-ES, and 100% HYDRO (p<0.001). For the left colon: 84% ASP, 67% PEG-ES, and 98% HYDRO (p<0.001). Patients rated the preparations as easy : 87% ASP, 56% PEG-ES, 96% HYDRO (p<0.001). Patients rated convenience : 61% ASP, 79% PEG-ES, and 98% HYDRO (p<0.001). Patients rated for comfort: 71% ASP, 36% PEG-ES, and 94% HYDRO (p<0.001). Patients were asked if they wanted a different preparation for the next colonoscopy : 48% ASP, 60% PEG-ES, and 4% HYDRO (p<0.001).
Conclusion : The quality of colon cleansing, overall tolerance, comfort, and convenience were significantly better for HYDRO. In the study ASP was better than PEG-ES for the same parameters. Hydrotherapy should be further investigates as a viable alternative to PES-Es and ASP for bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy.
- Manufacturer’s note : the equipment used in the study was the Toxygen Model BSC-UV, a “closed system” manufactured by Dotolo Research Corp. The Dotolo Colon Irrigation system has been cleared by the FDA for the intended use as described in the study.
What are the Key Points of the Medical Study?
The current business has, as a key foundation, the benefits of a recent medical study.
The study was conducted by Joseph J. Fiorito, MD, FACG, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Chief – Division of Gastroenterology at Danbury Hospital, Connecticut.
The Hydrotherapy Study concluded that using colon cleansing procedures (Hydrotherapy or hydro)were both preferred by patients over chemical preparations and by the doctors who found it less likely that patients were not adequately cleansed for exams and procedures.
The Hospital has become an avid customer of the Company including expanding its use of the services and products, having now expanded it purchase from one machine to three machines, operating them regularly to our knowledge. This leads us to believe that other hospitals will potentially also start with one and expand and if correct, the figures as to financial performance may be far in excess of our estimates. Here are some key points of the study:
- 150 patients evaluated to compare Hydrotherapy to the present standard pre-colonoscopy preparation Methods of Golytely and Fleets Phosphasoda.
- Study showed Hydrotherapy was good or better than alternative preparations and patients preferred Hydrotherapy. This study was accepted and delivered as an oral presentation at the American College of Gastroenterology -ACG- Annual Meeting, October 2006.
The presentation generated a great deal of interest. HydroHealth is recognized as the corporation behind the research. The study was submitted for publication to the American Journal of Gastroenterology and is waiting final acceptance and publishing. Hydrotherapy appears not only cost effective, but may also contribute to revenues for gastro healthcare providers as follows:
- Increased total numbers of screening procedures due to easier and more acceptable preparation method.
- Eliminate failed procedures due to “poor prep.”
- Allow increased afternoon procedures due to preparation method with improved results.
Hydrotherapy is now being expanded at Danbury Hospital. It is the most requested preparation method when patients are given a choice. The hospital has performed more than 200 pre-colonoscopy preparations to with excellent results and follow up studies are planned.
Efforts to obtain Medicare and insurance reimbursement codes are planned as studies are published. Nationally recognized university based endoscopy centers are considering adopting Hydrotherapy pending publication of studies. As proven by the study, the Hydrotherapy prep is as good as the most popular prep, Fleets phos soda. The difference proven is the patient compliance with the prep.
Another use for Colon Hydrotherapy is that it can be used if a patient undergoes a colonoscopy and the endoscopist finds stool in the colon. Instead of canceling the procedure due to a poor prep, the endoscopist can order the prep to cleanse the colon. While the patient is having hydro the endoscopist can proceed with an endoscopy on another patient, keeping him/her on schedule. Once the patient is done with hydro, they can proceed with the procedure as planned. We are presently working on presenting the data to the insurance companies.
At present the hospital is charging a “room” fee for the procedure, which is paid out of pocket at the time of service. $65.00. The hospital has also used Colon Hydrotherapy on patients not associated with colons, such as therapeutic cleansing for patients with chronic constipation.
How Does Colon Hydrotherapy Work?
Posted by: | CommentsColon hydrotherapy is the process gently irrigating the bowel walls. A small, sterile tube is gently inserted into the rectum, and small amounts of purified water are intermittently released in an attempt to cleanse toxic residue that may have built up throughout the large intestines. This process takes place without drugs or additional chemicals. Colon irrigation has been reported by many as safe, relaxing and sensational.
When someone arrives for his or her first session, the colon therapist should take the time to describe the procedure from start to finish and should ask you to complete a health history form to ensure the procedure is right for you. Your health history is important, as while colon therapy can be beneficial to many people, there are a few risk factors that are considered contraindications and would prohibit your therapist from offering you a colonic.
Once you and your therapist completed your initial discussion and you’ve decided this procedure is right for you, you should be escorted to a private therapy room. There, you can disrobe, cover yourself with a surgical drape and lie on your back on the gently sloping colonic table in a comfortable position. Part of your therapist’s job is to make sure you feel as comfortable and peaceful as possible. Your therapist should continue to explain the process in detail as they help you get into the proper position and prep the colonic equipment for you session.
An experienced therapist will use a combination of conversation, heated massage, reflexology and proper breathing instructions in an attempt to make sure you are as relaxed as possible. Once the process begins, you will be encouraged to relax throughout the duration. The entire process lasts approximately 45 minutes to an hour, during which time you should be carefully monitored.
After undergoing your first session, your therapist should discuss with you a regimen for future visits. If you have a positive reaction to the cleansing process, perhaps you will consider returning on a regular basis to maintain colon health.
Today’s fast-paced society sometimes forces people to live in or around a potentially toxic environment and consume foods that are high in preservatives and low in nutritional value. For these reasons and many more, maintaining proper colon health is more important than ever. This type of procedure can assist the body’s natural capabilities in eliminating toxins from your system.
Before your first treatment, it is highly advisable that you contact several colon therapists in your local area to find out what certifications they might hold and how long they’ve been in business. It is also good to ask for a couple of references. When considering this type of process, you deserve the best, so don’t sell yourself short. Be sure to get your questions answered and choose a reputable therapist, and you could soon begin enjoying the benefits of a healthy colon.
