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The Colon & Your Health
The colon is the most neglected part of the body and this as a result is a major factor in the cause of wide spread, degenerative diseases in modern civilisation. We are exposed to several factors in everyday life that contribute towards ill health, a few of these are: a lack of sleep and exercise, increasing levels of stress, chemicals, drugs and an increase in the consumption of processed foods full of additives.
In the treatment of every chronic disease, the colon must be considered. The average colon in civilised communities is in a desperately deprived condition. Over time, the colon will lose the ability to process vital nutrients, absorb water and to eliminate faecal matter from the body, a condition commonly known as "constipation".
Constipation is commonly identified as a condition where the faecal matter is so tightly packed together, that bowel movements are infrequent, with much difficulty and straining. So many humans today are constipated without even recognising the condition. Old hardened faeces stick to the walls of the colon. The passage through which the faeces are forced to travel is much reduced so that stools become narrow in diameter. In this society, bowel movements of the chronically constipated may be looked upon as normal stool! Even though health experts agree that if one isn't having 2 or 3 healthy bowel movements a day, then by definition one should consider oneself constipated.
Most people have no any idea how much old, hardened, faecal matter is lodged within their colons. Many experts now believe that the average person has 5 to 20 pounds of accumulated waste matter in their colon. While not a weight loss procedure, it is interesting to note that many people who complete a series of colon hydrotherapy sessions report significant weight losses.
To have a body that functions healthily, our immune system should be strong enough to fight and eliminate disease. A typical colon may be burdened with putrefying food, bacteria, viruses, indigestible chemicals, and encrusted pockets of fermented waste (faeces). Evacuating a stool only once a day can result in the reabsorption of 85% of bowel toxins! As a result, the colon may become saturated with harmful toxins, which can lead to a process called 'autointoxication'. In severe cases, toxic substances can be transported into the bloodstream where the lymphatic, circulatory systems, lungs and kidneys, can over time become overburdened. Inevitably, these systems find it hard to cope with the toxic overload and the body is exposed to serious illness and disease.
Colon toxicity can be the underlying cause of many of these commonly reported health problems:
Bloated Stomach
• Candida
• Constipation
• Poor Circulation
• Excess Weight Gain
• Colitis
• Skin Problems
• Nausea
• Allergies
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Excessive Gas
• Chronic Fatigue
• Haemorrhoids |
• Irritability
• Headaches
• Headaches
• IBS
• Bad Breath/Halitosis
• Insomnia
• Food Cravings
• Menstrual Problems
• Abdominal Gas
• Lack of Concentration |
Colon Hydrotherapy - The Key to Optimal Health
Colon Hydrotherapy, an effective method for cleansing the large intestine, has been utilised for centuries as an adjunct to proper exercise, plenty of water, nutrition and personal hygiene.
What is Colon Hydrotherapy?
Colon Hydrotherapy, also known as a "Colonic" or "Colonic Irrigation" is a gentle, and effective method of removing accumulated waste from the large intestine. By introducing a small amount of water into the colon, the waste is softened and loosened, resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis. This process is repeated a few times during a session. Colon Hydrotherapy best benefits the body when used in combination with adequate nutrient and fluid intake as well as exercise. Today's sophisticated technology makes this health practice both safe and sanitary.
What is the Colon and What Does It Do?
The Colon , large intestine or bowel is situated in the abdomen and forms the last part of our gastrointestinal tract, which extends from our mouth to the anus. The colon is approximately 5 feet long and 2 ½ inches in diameter.
An extremely important organ in its own right, it carries out a number of vital functions including the completion of the digestive process involving absorption of water-soluble nutrients as well as the synthesis of certain vitamins. The colon is a major part of the excretory system, and is responsible for eliminating food and other body wastes, as well as protecting us from infection and disease.
The process of digestion, from ingestion of food to defecation, normally takes between 12 to 24 hours assuming that the colon is fully functional and non-toxic. Irregular or infrequent bowel movements can allow toxic residues, from the by-products of undigested foods, to remain in the colon.
A person with a healthy colon will have 2 to 3 bowel movements per day, shortly after each meal taken. Elimination should be complete and easy. The stool should be light brown in color, long and large diameter. There should be no offensive odor and it should break apart with toilet flushing.
What Happens During a Colon Hydrotherapy Session?
A Colon Hydrotherapy treatment will typically last an hour. The session will begin with the therapist taking the clients case history followed by a thorough explanation of the procedure. The client then changes into a gown.
During the colonic treatment itself, the client relaxes on a treatment couch in complete comfort. From the hydrotherapy equipment, a small disposable speculum is gently inserted into the rectum, through which warm filtered water passes into the colon. The speculum has separate water and waste line that is attached to the hydrotherapy equipment
A modern state of the art colon hydrotherapy unit is installed at Pure Cleanse. This system employs a patented, built in multi-stage water filtration system, state of the art ultraviolet sterilizer, one micron solid block carbon filter, individual disposables that eliminate any possible contamination to the client from a previous treatment and a lighted viewing chamber. All waste is discretely transported into the sewage without offensive odour and without compromising the dignity of the client. After each Colon Hydrotherapy session, the unit is thoroughly cleaned and sterilised using hospital standard disinfectant in preparation for future use.
The warm purified water is run very slowly into the colon, when slight pressure builds up in the colon, the water is gently released along with waste matter from the colon. The Colon Hydrotherapy equipment used at Pure Cleanse fills at a very low constantly monitored pressure. When slight pressure builds up in the colon, the water is gently released along with waste matter from the colon The process of filling and releasing is typically repeated 3 to 5 times during the treatment. Whilst the client is evacuating the therapist will use light massage on the abdominal area to increase peristalsis (the muscular action of the colon to move waste through). This in turn will loosen faecal impaction, dislodge toxic waste matter adhering to the walls of the colon and will assist in moving gas through.
Just one colon hydrotherapy session may be equivalent to having 20 or 30 regular bowel movements. Eliminations during subsequent therapy sessions can be even more substantial as older, hardened, impacted faeces are dislodged from the colon walls.
The Colon Hydrotherapist will carefully evaluate the client's progress during their session to determine if additional sessions would be beneficial. After a therapy session, many people report a feeling of heightened energy, an increased sense of well being and renewed vitality.
After the Treatment
Following the treatment, the client can carry on as normal. In fact, many people pop in during their lunch hour for a treatment. As the bowel will have been cleansed considerably, it is fairly normal to not have another evacuation for anything between 24 and 72 hours after the treatment. The following suggestions may help:- Drink plenty of liquids in the form of pure water, juices, herbal teas, electrolyte liquids.
- Replace intestinal flora with acidophilus or other suitable probiotic.
- Eat soups, preferably vegetable for the 24 hours following the colonic. Pureed soups are also recommended.
- Avoid eating raw vegetables for 3 days. Cooked vegetables and raw fruit are sufficient; chew well.
- Reduce heavy meat consumption for 3 days.
If you do have any specific medical requirements please discuss these directly with your GP and disregard any contradictory suggestions made by Pure Cleanse.
The Detoxifying health benefits of colon hydrotherapy
Some of the health benefits of detoxifying your body in this way are:- Improved metabolism
- Decreasing bloatedness
- Greater vitality
- Allowing better passage of nutrients into the blood
- Improved digestion
- Improved sleep
- Healthier skin and hair
- Clearer and sharper mind
- Elimination of undigested food
- Better appearance of skin with cellulite
- Restoring proper pH balance to the body
- Decrease in food cravings
- Improved immune system
- An increased assimilation of nutrients
- Reduction of excess weight
- Decrease in heartburn and indigestion
- Promoting a return of normal, regular bowel movements
- Improved Spirits
While not a cure for any disease or ailment, Colon Hydrotherapy may be considered an important adjunctive therapy to help you rejuvenate and maintain your overall health.
Reiki
The word Reiki (pronounced Ray Key) can be translated as universal energy or life force. Rei meaning Universal, and ki meaning energy or life force. Another interpretation of Reiki, derived from the translations of Mikao Usui's memorial stone in Japan is 'A method that came into being through a moment of enlightenment.'
Reiki is an invisible, gentle energy that works by balancing a persons' energy system, promoting the body's own natural ability to heal, on all levels; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through the body and surrounds the very being. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit and created many beneficial effects including relaxation and peace, security and wellbeing.
Where does the energy come from? Well no one can say for sure. Scientists now know that this energy, sometimes known as chi or prana, does exist throughout the universe. In fact everything in the universe is made of energy. Having said this, the energy we call Reiki does not appear to be a cold clinical energy but warm and loving. Some people would suggest divine or spiritual.
Reiki is very similar to western spiritual healing. A spiritual healer isn't connected to any particular energy, this is something they work at, something that comes naturally to them. A Reiki practitioner is connected to the energy with a ritual known as an empowerment or attunement. This allows anyone to connect to Reiki and begin channelling immediately.
You do not have to follow any particular religion or have any spiritual belief to use or work with Reiki. Reiki is acceptable to all religions, as well as atheists and sceptics.
The Ethical Principles of Reiki:Just for today, do not worry
Just for today, do not anger
Just for today, honour your parents, teachers and elders
Just for today, earn your living honestly
Just for today, show gratitude to everything
A Brief History of Hopi Ear Candles
This is an ancient and natural therapy handed down by many civilisations. It is believed that the Ancient Greeks used ear candles, initially probably for cleansing, purifying and healing on a spiritual basis, but much later on a purely physical basis. However, the practice reached the modern world via the native American Hopi Indians of North Arizona. Ear candles were used traditionally by Shamen healers. Ancient wall paintings show their importance in initiation rituals and healing ceremonies of the tribe. The candles are still made today on the basis of the old traditional formula originating from the Hopi Indians.
What are Hopi Ear Candles?
Ear Hopi Candling (also known Thermal Auricular Therapy) is a pleasant and non-invasive treatment of the ears, it is used to offer real and calming benefits for many problems and conditions associated with the ear, nose and throat areas. The therapy is widely used by doctors in Europe and America as an alternative to conventional treatments such as antibiotics, ear syringing and grommets. A Hopi ear candle treatment is a deeply relaxing, calming and soothing experience.
How do Hopi Ear Candles work?
The process of Hopi candling involves a specially designed hollow candle being inserted just inside the ear canal. The hopi candle is then lit and the suction that is formed draws secretion flow is gently stimulated and the vapour collects and removes impurities or deposits. Often referred to as the ‘chimney’ effect. The rising air gives the ear drum a gentle massage and also helps to regulate ear pressure. This is soothing, calming and protects the irritated areas. Most of these are carried away through the candle "chimney", although some of them can be found in the condensed or lower section of candle wax after removal from the ear, or could even work their way up to the surface 24-48 hours after.
What are the candles made from?
Ingredients of Biosun ear candles are made from premium quality, pesticide-free & untreated cotton, pure beeswax, honey extract which contains the following vitamins: B6, thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid. Minerals: calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and zinc, St Johns Wort, Sage and Camomile a herb which has anti-inflammatory and astringents properties which helps to restrict blood flow and mucous secretion and helps relive mental stress, anxiety, nervousness and excitability.
All candles are CE approved they are a medical product according to medical device directive 93/42 EEC. Biousun earcandles are regularly tested by independent institutes.
The Ear Hopi Candling has been known to benefit from the following
• Headaches
• Migraine
• Hay Fever
• Snoring
• Compacted Ear Wax
• Sore Throats
• Colds
• Influenza
• Tinnitus
• Catarrh
• Rhinitis
• Sinusitis |
• Asthma
• Vertigo
• Glue Ear
• Neuralgia
• Post Diving Pressure
• Post Flying pressure
• Bell’s Palsy
• Balance problems
• Anxiety
• Stress |
Are there any contraindications?
• Infection or inflammation of the ear
• Ear Tumour
• Lack of ear Drum
• Perforation of the ear drum
• Surgery of the ear drum
• Auricular cysts/acute mastoiditis/otosclerosis/otospongiosis |
• Known allergy to bee products
• Known allergy to ingredients of the candle
• Grommets
• Any other condition of the ear which may affect treatment |
Ear Hopi Candling is not a cure for any disease or ailment, Regular ear candle treatments may be considered an important adjunctive therapy to help you stimulate lymphatic system and blood flow.
About Us
Pure Cleanse Wellness Clinic is the only Colon Hydrotherapy clinic of its kind in St Albans. Pure Cleanse is based at the Eve & Adam Day Spa in Central St. Albans covering Hertfordshire. The clinic offers a sense of holistic wellness usually only experienced in larger out of city health spas. The clinic is located in central St. Albans at 12 Catherine Street, with parking available just across the road in Drovers Way, the day spa is conveniently situated for both pedestrian clients and those who drive into town or travel in to St Albans via public transport.
Pure Cleanse cater for all individual needs and requirements, from one off treatments to complete detox packages. Your therapist at the initial consultation will discuss all your requirements with you and will review your confidential medical questionnaire. This will ensure you receive the best results from your time spent with us.
Pure Cleanse is under the direction of Reena, who is an accomplished I-ACT trained at Advanced Level and qualified Colon Hydrotherapist. She has completed extensive training with Galina Imrie, MA Ed Principal, the Chi Centre CAM Registered College and author of 'Always Look After Number Two'. Reena has also completed a Advanced Nutrition Programme Course which has been developed by Patrick Holford.
Reena initially looked to Colon Hydrotherapy as a solution to her IBS, irregular bowel movements and skin problems. Having spent 10 days on a detox retreat during the 1990's, Reena discovered that regular Colon Hydrotherapy was allowing her colon to function as it should and finally got rid of her laxative dependency.
As a result of the regular Colon Hydrotherapy treatments Reena lost weight and found that she was no longer constipated, was able to eliminate more effectively, had more energy and felt her skin and hair had improved considerably.
These experiences encouraged Reena to look further into complementary therapies and ultimately add Colon Hydrotherapy to her already wide complementary health skillset whilst still working in Central London in the Banking Industry. To Reena, complementary therapy does not mean replacing more orthodox treatments. She believes in working with conventional medicine to achieve the best results for her clients. Reena’s ultimate goal is to help educate those that come to her clinic about the wonderful benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy and the importance of a healthy Colon as a key to maintaining optimum health.
Service Categories
Colonic Irrigation, Ear Candling, Laser Therapy, Nutrition, Reiki, Weight Loss
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