COTS Homeless Awareness Walk-A-Thon!

November 18th, Saturday @ 11am

West Grand Boulevard/Fisher Building

$10 entrance fee/donation

Open to all students and qualifies for

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits.

$25

With the holidays just around the corner many will suffer from their usual digestive disorders: irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, just to name a few. Digestive disorders are the precursor to chronic illness, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia, etc. The colon is one of the primary organs of elimination in the human body. When the colon is not clean, nutrient absorption is drastically reduced, and complete elimination of waste material may not occur. When the body does not release waste material, this toxic matter can build up in the system, re-poison the body and negatively impact other organs. Over time, the lymph, blood, and intestines become increasingly toxic and terminal disease may form.

Colon hydrotherapy (commonly called a colonic) is a safe and effective procedure that helps to clean out the accumulated waste material in the colon. It is one of the most powerful and effective means of cleansing and detoxifying the digestive system. Colon hydrotherapy is a gentle infusion of warm purified water into the colon that helps to soften and eliminate old debris. No chemicals or drugs are involved, and the entire therapy is both relaxing and effective.

Toxins are abundant in our food supply, cleaning products, water, air, prescription and over the counter drugs, personal care products, and especially in recreational drugs such as caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. Once processed by the liver, a large percentage of these toxins must leave through the colon. Unfortunately, most people's colons are backed up with undigested processed foods and mucoid plaque. The average person has 6-10 pounds of fecal matter in their colon! How can we expect to feel our best while carrying around this toxic burden?

A typical appointment lasts one hour; with approximately 45 minutes on the massage table (where the therapy is performed). First appointments last one and a half hours and include a full intake and consultation. During the session, I use a disposable speculum and tubing to introduce a gentle flow of purified warm water into the large intestine (colon). I will administer several 'fills' and 'releases' and will use abdominal massage techniques to help dislodge old fecal matter. The dislodged fecal matter is then gently eliminated through the system's waste disposal tube. Massage, acupressure points, and foot reflexology are used to help relax the client and encourage elimination.

I use state of the art FDA approved equipment that utilizes a particle filter, and a carbon micron filter. We use disposable speculums and tubing, and all-natural lubricants, lotions, and oils. I am certified by the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy.

The most discomfort you will experience during the session is a mild cramping sensation, similar to what you may experience when having a bowel movement. It is rare that anyone experiences discomfort or fatigue after a session. A colonic will stir up many toxins and old debris that your body will need to eliminate, so occasionally clients may notice a mild discomfort. It is important to rest and drink plenty of water. Ginger and peppermint tea are also very soothing.

Because colonics clear out accumulated waste material in the colon, it is easier for the colon to function normally after a colonic than it did before. Colonics also encourage peristalsis, the natural muscle contractions of the colon, so the colon muscles are actually strengthened by doing colonics. Most clients report that they are much more 'regular' after completing a few colon hydrotherapy sessions.

A healthy colon has a proper balance of good and bad bacteria. Good bacteria, friendly bacteria, flora, and probiotics are all names for the same thing.  Good bacteria eat up undigested food matter, produce B vitamins which boost the immune system and reduce stress levels, and relieve constipation. Because of the modern lifestyle, most people have too many toxin-producing bad bacteria in the colon, which can contribute to many health problems. The good bacteria in the colon can not thrive in the presence of all the bad bacteria. Colon hydrotherapy cleans out the colon so that the proper environment exists where good bacteria can thrive. The body will naturally produce good bacteria to replenish the colon, and you can also take a probiotic supplement after your session to help your body replenish the good bacteria. Please contact the center for further information about probiotics.

We spend most of our lives accumulating old fecal matter in the colon, so it is not realistic to think we can clean it all out in one session. Most clients experience the best results by doing a series of colonics.

This depends on the lifestyle you live and the level of health you want to achieve! Just as some people exercise on a daily or weekly basis to tone and tighten their outer body, some people follow an ongoing cleansing, toning, and rebuilding regime for the inner body.