So, what is a colonic?
A colonic, also referred to as colon hydrotherapy or colon irrigation, is where water is infused into the rectum by a colon therapist to cleanse and flush out the colon, particularly the large intestine. The word ‘hydro’ means hydrate. Thus, a colon hydrotherapy hydrates the colon.
Being that water is the world’s greatest solvent in the world, when it’s entered into the colon via means of a colonic, it softens and loosens waste and helps to eliminate toxins that have built up in the large intestine.
What Is A Typical Colonic Like?
There may be a squatty potty in the bathroom, which helps you poop the RIGHT WAY.
What’s the Difference Between a Colonic and an Enema?
According to VeryWell.com:
Colonics and enemas both aim to cleanse the colon by introducing water by way of the rectum. Although the treatments are similar in approach and in their supposed health benefits, there are some key differences between colonics and enemas.
For example, enemas involve a one-time infusion of water into the colon. Also known as colonic hydrotherapy or colon irrigation, colonics involve multiple infusions of water into the colon.
FUN FACT
ONE colonic is equivalent to 15 to 30 enemas! Enemas clean out the small intestine while colonics get into the large intestine.
The Importance Of A Colonic
Health starts in the gut, and so does death. It has been scientifically proven that our gut is our second brain, and can possibly pass as our first! What we eat plays a major role in our gut health and the health of our bowels.
Too many people eat poorly and don’t get in enough exercise, which leads us feeling sluggish, tired and overweight. If the health of our gut is not on point, it will affect how we think, act, feel, and perform.
The Standard American Diet lacks fiber, which explains why so many people are constipated. Constipation leads to depression, acne, headaches, overweight, and cluttered thinking. Colonics are an effective way to clean out the large intestine and improve your digestion. Those who eat Standard American, paleo, vegetarian, or even plant-based (like me), could greatly benefit from a colonic to help them poop more.
If you are looking for a good documentary to watch to learn about cleaning out your gut, check out this film ‘The Gut: Our Second Brain.’
Who Can Benefit From A Colonic?
Those who are constipated, carry around excess weight in their gut, and looking to get their colon cleaned out. Pregnant women or those with leaky gut should not do a colonic. Too many Americans in the U.S are not fully aware of the importance of pooping on a daily basis. So many people are walking around carrying up to 40 pounds of FECAL MATTER WASTE, just lurking in their gut/colon! This is not healthy, as constipation and colon cancer are one of the leading causes of death in America and in all parts of the world. There are people who are chronically constipated and have not gone to the bathroom in WEEKS, or worse yet, MONTHS! A teenager died of a heart attack from not going to the toilet in 8 weeks! Pooping is a funny, yet serious topic that needs to be discussed more and should be taught in school to children of ALL ages.
While colonics can be significantly beneficial for many individuals suffering from different health problems, those with leaky guts or other chronic indigestion, bleeding from rectum, colon cancer, people over the age of 70 or during pregnancy – should stay away from colonics in its entirely.
The Benefits Of A Colonic
The benefits of a colonic are many. Here are the top 7 benefits.
So expect to feel lighter, gain more energy and mental clarity, clearer skin, improved bowel movement, improved bowels, a flatter stomach, and the list goes on!
Why I Did A Colonic?
Coming from the Standard American Diet filled with highly processed and genetically modified foods, a colonic was a good step towards the continuation of cleaning out my colon and improving my digestion and overall health and well-being. Digestion is EVERYTHING. Pooping everyday, frequently MATTERS in ways some people may not comprehend.
My stomach was flatter after the colonic and my digestion was good. I eat fiber-rich foods, so my digestion is usually great. Although my colonic experience was not as profiund, my therapist was not concerned with the way I ate at all.
I will link useful article sources below for you to read and check out so you can better understand this topic.
USEFUL SOURCES
- Good article that explains symptoms of chronic constipation
- 10 Signs Your Gut Is Crying For Help
- Be Good To Your Colon
- {A good Read} Are Holes In Your Gut Causing Chronic Inflammation?
- According to science, you have been pooping wrong your entire life! learn how to poop the right way with a squatty potty.
- What Is A Colonic And Why Do People Get One
- A good colonic post breakdown on what colonics are and what to expect
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