Have you been wondering how is a colonic irrigation performed? Well, wonder no more. This is the time for you to learn about this form of treatment and be aware of what good (or bad) it could do for a person.
Basically, there is no special preparation for a colonic irrigation procedure, although logically, therapists advise patients not to have big meals and a lot of fluid before the therapy.
Now, when you visit a licensed colon hydrotherapist, he or she will review your case history, explain the process, and tell you about how he or she is going to perform the procedure and what you should expect from it. After which, a brief rectal examination is going to be done on you. When the result shows normal, you can start with the process.
A speculum will be inserted 1.5 inches (4cm) to open your sphincter. Then, a tube with an inlet and outlet will be attached to the end of the speculum to open the system. It will allow the water to go in and then go out, carrying the waste materials and toxins as the water comes out. Basically, the waste will be piped away.
A procedure like this uses about 60 liters of filtered water. However, do not fret just as yet because not all of it is allowed to enter your body all at once. Only a small amount is allowed to get into the bowel at any single time. It acts to dilate the colon, stimulating it to empty itself. All in all, about 15 liters of filtered water enters the bowel during therapy and almost all of it comes out with the toxins included. The pressure of the water is carefully controlled by the therapist. It is mild enough. In fact, even lower than what is normally generated when having a bowel movement.
At first, water is allowed to get into your lower bowel as you lie on your left side, then, after about 10 minutes, you will be asked to turn and lie on your back. Using some gentle massaging techniques across your abdomen, the hydrotherapist will help in forcing out waste and gas pockets from your body. The same procedure will be done as you lie on the opposite side.
Colonic irrigation usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes. You may be given some probiotic drinks afterwards to help your colon recuperate from the procedure.