Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benefit of Colon hydrotherapy?
People receive colon hydrotherapy for a variety of personal and holistic wellness
reasons. Some of the most common benefits of colon hydrotherapy are ridding
the body of excess waste materials. Toxins from this waste buildup re-enter and
circulate in the bloodstream leaving an individual feeling ill, tired or weak.
Impacted materials impair the colon to assimilate minerals and good
bacteria. Additionally, a build up of material on the colon wall can inhibit
muscular action causing sluggish bowel movements and constipation. The colon
is an important organ of elimination and vital in detoxifying the body as a whole.
Is the process embarrassing?
Your entire session and consultation at Lavage Total Body Cleansing is
conducted within the privacy of you and your therapist. The consultation takes
place at the time of your scheduled appointment. You will be provided with the
level of privacy you request while always having a therapist moments from you.
Our atmosphere provides a safe, relaxing and comfortable setting for the entire
service time to uphold each client dignity and eliminate any feelings of
embarrassment or unease.
How big is the rectal nozzle?
The one time use, sterile, self inserted rectal nozzle is approximately the size of
a pencil. Each client is given specific instructions on methods to insert the
nozzle gently and effectively. With the ergonomic design of the nozzle, it is only
necessary to insert approximately 1” to 1.5” to complete the session.
What is the difference between colon hydrotherapy and an enema or laxative?
The Colon Hydrotherapy session will clean and cleanse the entire 5 feet of the
large intestines through water integration that softens and releases build up on
the intestinal wall. Traditional enemas will only clean the lower portion of the
colon including the descending and sigmoid colon regions. Laxatives often
encourage muscular contractions which help the body to eliminate waste, but
do not soften or effectively remove build up from the intestinal wall.
How often should I have colon hydrotherapy?
Each person will experience a different result from an individual colon
hydrotherapy session or a group of sessions. The Colon Hydrotherapist will
make recommendations regarding follow up sessions based on the results from
the initial session and each client self reported goals.
The Naturopathic approach recommends two sessions within two weeks.
Following this initial detoxification the therapist will recommend a program
based upon your needs and goals.
We offer individual sessions, multi-session packages consisting of 3, 6, 9, or 12
sessions over a period of time.. This allows for an ease into the process both
physically and financially.
Is colon hydrotherapy safe and sterile?
Lavage Total Body Cleansing has the FDA approved medical grade colonic
devices. This device is FDA approved due to its increased safety features such as
temperature and pressure controls as well as sterilization of water along with
sediment filters and UV light filters. Additionally, all disposable items used for
each individual session are (one) time use, and discarded appropriately
following a hydrotherapy session.
I've heard colon hydrotherapy flushes out necessary good bacteria from the intestines.
Is this safe?
Colon Hydrotherapy eliminates all bad and good bacteria from the colon.
However, it also creates an environment that encourages reestablishment of
good bacteria that will replenish safety and quickly. The consumption of proper
foods or a probiotic will foster the growth of good bacteria while deterring the
bad bacteria from growing.
Can colon hydrotherapy be used to prepare for a Colonoscopy?
Colon hydrotherapy is a safe and effective preparation for a routine
Colonoscopy. Most commonly it is recommended that 2 colon hydrotherapy
sessions be completed on back to back days as closely to the Colonoscopy as
possible. It is always encouraged that you speak with your physician about this
method of preparation for your procedure prior to.