Using purified water, the colon is cleansed via a specialized instrument which is inserted into the anus. Water is slowly added and released, taking with it the wastes in the colon. This gentle process lasts for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, with alternating water temperatures that stimulate the most efficient cleansing of the colon area. Careful sterilization is practiced by all responsible colon therapists.

Colonics have been in use throughout history. They are mentioned in texts from ancient India and Egypt, and many American medical doctors at the turn of the century history.  Due to 20th Century fascination with pharmaceuticals and surgery, the idea of detoxification and proper nutrition was not part of the mainstream medicine until recently.

The benefits of colonics can be seen with more consistent bowel movements, weight loss, clearer skin, and increased energy levels. As the body acclimates itself to the colonic process, more toxic material is removed with each process.

WHY COLONICS?

New research has recently refocused medical attention on the importance of our digestive tract and bowel integrity in the quest for good health. Proper colon health comes not only from cleansing the bowel with colon hydrotherapy, but rebuilding the fundamental health of the intestines with good diet and other aids for the proper absorption of the nutrients in our food.

The foods we eat today are over-processed and do not have sufficient fiber to promote peristalsis, which empties our colon efficiently. The use of white flour, meats, fatty foods, sugar, salt, colorings, additives, and the lack of sufficient fruits and vegetables in our daily diets creates stagnation, constipation, diarrhea and many other toxic conditions. When we eat over-processed foods, combined with our fast-paced lifestyle, our intestines produce mucus to help digest and eliminate these foods.  However, over time, the mucus thickens and hardens, creating bloating, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and other intestinal complications. When the colon is cleansed over a series of treatments, years of poor food choices and poor health can be offset. This in turn allows the intestines to clean themselves, restore peristalsis, and begin proper nutrition absorption. This process is aided significantly by better food choices in our daily menus as well.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF POOR COLON FUNCTION?

• Exhaustion, fatigue, low energy.
• Diarrhea or constipation.
• Many types of headaches.
• Painful joints throughout the body.
• Premature aging of the entire body, especially the skin.
• Overworked heart, increased fatigue.
• Low back pain due to distension of bowel.
• Bloated and painful digestive organs.
• Bad breath.
• Long-term use of medications.
• Diagnosis of excess yeast, intestinal parasites.

HOW CAN HOLISTIC FITNESS HELP ME?

At Holistic Fitness, we offer Colon Hydrotherapy, Massage, Chiropractic Care and Nutritional Counseling.  Get your massage first to stimulate release of toxins that are making you sore and tired, and then get your colonic to wash those toxins from your system. You will be amazed at how energized you feel!  You will feel lighter, cleaner, and your body will work more efficiently.

Please call Holistic Fitness to schedule your appointment soon: (314) 647–3999.

WHAT ARE THE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF COLONICS?

• Decreased toxicity of the entire body.
• Increased healing properties.
• Restored muscle tone of the colon and entire digestive system.
• Rehydration of the body, which helps other organs (kidneys, liver, etc.) function more efficiently.