Theory of Colon Irrigation

Colon irrigation is an extended and more complete form of an enema. The concept involves the mechanical process of infusing warm filtered water into the rectum with the objective of cleansing or evacuating the colon. This procedure removes fecal material from the colon walls and dilutes the bacterial toxic concentration in the large intestine. The procedure has provided assistance with constipation, diarrhea, acute fecal impaction, colitis, diverticulosis, parasitic infections, atonic colon, bowel stimulation and bowel training in para/quadriplegics, flatulence or bloating, mild hemorrhoids, intestinal toxemia, and nutrient supplementation. The cleansing effects of colon irrigation reduce stagnation and subsequent bacterial production in the colon and maintain harmony of intestinal flora for optimum health.

Colon irrigation is not a cure all, but is a complementary approach in health care. The colon hygienist may gently manipulate the abdomen during the procedure to enhance the removal of waste material.

The standard enema and colon irrigation utilizes the infusion of aqueous substances into the rectum. A standard enema involves the injection of water (one way) into the colon, which is retained and evacuated by the client/patient. Colon irrigation is an instrument controlled continual bathing of the colon for cleansing and therapeutic purposes. There is no offensive odor or health risk to those in contact with a sick patient/client, as with enemas and bedpans, and the dignity of the client/patient is maintained. The enema's cleansing ability is limited to the area of the rectosigmoid and shorter periods of time because of the body's natural wish to expel material from the rectum. Colon irrigation extends beyond the natural expulsion area to offer greater cleansing and therapeutic benefits.

Variations in enema therapy include:

• The cleansing enema softens the feces, and promotes evacuation of the bowel.
• The retention enema softens the feces and lubricates the lower bowel and rectum.
• The carminitive enema is used primarily to relieve flatus (gas).
• The nutrient enema provides liquid nutrition for rapid absorption by the colon and rectum.

Colon irrigation in itself encompasses all of these forms of enema therapy and benefits can be attained. Various prescribed supplemental solutions, i.e. saline, kayxelate, acidophilus, etc. or others may be implemented through colon irrigation. (As prescribed by Physician).

Colon irrigation not only removes impaction, parasites, intestinal flatus, and cellular debris, but is thought to cleanse and rejuvenate the portion of the immune system that resides in the intestinal tract (recent European studies indicate a greater portion located in the intestines than previously recognized). In summary, colon irrigation provides tubular and cellular drainage outwardly from the rectum and inwardly via the portal and mesenteric lymphatic system.