Questions & Answers

Is colon therapy embarrassing?

After the gentile insertion of a small tube into the rectum, tubing carries the water in and wastes out in a gentle pressurized system –no mess, no fuss, no odor –in fact, a very relaxing experience.  Except for the insertion of the tube, you are completely covered during the entire procedure

Is the procedure painful?

Rarely.  Sometimes during the procedure the muscles of the colon contract and suddenly, expelling considerable liquid and waste into the rectum.  The concentration may feel like cramping or gas with pressure in the rectum.  Most the process is mild and gentle with a wonderfully light and empty feeling afterwards.

Can one become dependent on it?  Could the colon stop functioning on its own?

No.  Actually, one if its good features is that it can tone the colon muscles so it doesn’t perform so sluggishly. 

Will one cleansing completely empty the colon?

Almost never.  Many of us have ten or more pounds of impacted feces in our colon.  This is hardened, rubbery material and substantial work must be done to remove it.  One cleansing removes some; the second more.  Your personal objectives will determine how many you may wish to have.

Can colon therapy wash away all bacteria, even the good?

The helpful bacteria can only live in an acidic environment whereas the harmful ones thrive in an alkaline environment.  Most people, due to years of improper eating, lack of exercise and poor elimination have an alkaline colon.  So it’s helpful to flush away the bacteria of the cleansing program is to change the environment form alkaline to acid.

How do you improve the function of your colon?

1. Learn proper food combination.
2. Eat 50% of your foods raw. They should be fresh, organic, in-season, and from your local area.  Get a wide variety, but eat smaller quantities.
3. Drink half your weight in water daily: sip it, not with meals, but with 1to 1 ½ hours before meals or 2 hours after meals.
4. Chew your foods properly by slowing down while eating and relax.
5. Reduce stress and tension by exercising daily, and getting the proper amount of sleep.
6. Avoid intestinal overloading by responding to the call of nature immediately.