Health Improvement through Colonic Irrigation / Colonic Hydrotherapy

The colonic treatment stimulates bowel activity by using the body's natural nerve and muscular response mechanisms, so is essentially a natural treatment.
By using the body's natural nerve and muscular activity colonic hydrotherapy may help to tone and exercise the bowel, thus aiding the evacuation of waste both during and after treatment.
Waste material can build up in our colon and the muscular action of the colon can be diminished resulting in constipation and inadequate bowel movements.
Whilst our body is very well adapted and able to deal with the consequences of our modern lifestyle, sometimes the delicate balance can be affected by diet, stress and health. This doesn’t just apply to our colon, but many people suffer with digestive system and bowel problems.
We always encourage a healthy balanced diet along with rest and exercise as the basis towards good health.
Colonic Hydrotherapy is an effective way of removing waste matter by using the gentle introduction of water into the bowel which stimulates the muscle to contract, thus toning, exercising and cleansing the bowel.

What happens during a treatment?

You do not need to make any special changes to your diet or lifestyle before a treatment, however many people choose to have a treatment when embarking upon a new health regime.
Your first visit involves taking your case history, looking at your current diet, exercise any medication you are taking, fluid consumption etc. The therapist will then give a full explanation of the procedure. Feel free to ask any questions during the consultation or treatment.
The colonic procedure itself will take approximately 35 to 45 minutes, during which warmed water will be gently introduced into the colon using a speculum. An inlet and outlet tube are attached to the outside of the speculum to provide a through-flow of water going in and water and waste going out. The waste is piped away, and since the whole system is closed, there is no odour.
Disposable equipment and clean linen and gowns are used for each treatment to make it fully hygienic. The therapist uses gentle massage and other techniques to help stimulate the release of stored matter.
Your modesty will be preserved at all times. You will be fully covered, protected and warm during your treatment. Toilet and washing facilities are right next door to the colonic room and are for your exclusive use. Sometimes herbal infusions or probiotic (friendly bacteria) are used, or coffee on request, during the treatment if indicated and your therapist may advise beneficial dietary changes to further enhance your well-being.

The water used is pre-filtered and a Grander water energising system is used.

How many colonics will I need?

This can vary depending on your aims and your current state of health and can be discussed with your therapist. Older wastes that have built up over time may require a short course of treatments, your therapist will discuss this with you at the first session. ARCH therapists are trained to the highest standards and we will never pressurise anyone to have more treatments than are desired or necessary and we will always give you our best advice. It is fine to come along and try one treatment to see how you find it.

• Primary bowel problems (Constipation, IBS types C, D and M)
• Problems secondary to bowel problems, such as arthritis, hypertension, asthma, any skin, bladder or lung problems.
• De-toxing, or Cleansing, in association with other dietary and lifestyle measures e.g. during structured fasts, when improving diet or alongside other therapies such as nutritional therapy, homoeopathy, herbalism or massage.