Washing the intestines with mineral water using a siphon is used to empty the intestines of feces. Hardened decomposition products contain a large amount of mucus and excess gas. The cleaning procedure is based on the use of a siphon installation. Restoring the functioning of the suction organ minimizes the occurrence of diseases and additional disorders.
Preparing for colon hydrotherapy
Preparation for colon hydrotherapy must begin 3 days in advance. Fats and proteins of animal origin (meat, fish, poultry) should be excluded from the diet.
You should also avoid eating fresh vegetables and fruits (they contain a lot of fiber, which increases the volume of feces), pearl barley, legumes, rye bread and bran bread.
The consumption of alcoholic and sweet carbonated drinks is prohibited.
You are allowed to eat rice, buckwheat, and wheat groats cooked in water; boiled beets, low-fat fermented milk products.
Drink natural juices without sugar and green tea. 4 hours before the procedure you must adhere to a fasting diet. 48 hours before colon hydrotherapy, you must start taking activated carbon, 2 tablets, and espumizan, 1 tablet 3 times a day (to reduce gas formation).
Necessary changes
It is important to note that you can consolidate the results of the procedures performed only by changing your lifestyle.
To do this, you need to familiarize yourself with the principles of separate nutrition. Only it can prevent the occurrence of fermentation in the intestines. It is advisable to exclude fatty foods, baked goods, and limit the consumption of legumes, cabbage and other foods that cause bloating. Many people say that giving up these foods does not cause discomfort. The body itself changes its preferences. With a greater appetite, people begin to eat fruits, fresh vegetables, drink herbal teas and decoctions without sugar.
It is also advisable to take medications designed to restore microflora. This could be, for example, the probiotic “Symbiter”, the pharmaceutical drug “Linex” or other analogues.
Procedure
Colon hydrotherapy is carried out only by an experienced doctor using a special device. The patient is placed in a horizontal position on his back or left side (preferably), and a special hose system is inserted into the rectum. Through one, liquid enters the intestines, and through the other, feces, mucus, and gases are removed from it. The duration of the session is 30 – 50 minutes.
The entire course of colon hydrotherapy occurs in stages: first the rectum is cleansed, with each subsequent session the liquid penetrates deeper into the intestines.
Flush Fluid Options
Purified and mineral water is actively used to cleanse the intestines. The latter option contains a significant amount of electrolytes, microelements beneficial to human health. In medical institutions, the cleaning procedure is actively used for different age groups of patients. Vouchers to specialized hydropathic clinics and sanatoriums are widely popular among the population.
The process of cleansing the body with mineral water is carried out as prescribed by a doctor. First, the doctor diagnoses the patient’s body, analyzing the current state of the gastrointestinal tract.
Radon water
The siphon type of intestinal lavage with a solution of radon water has special indications. The liquid is a drug of natural origin that has a low concentration level. The elixir influences the human body’s receipt of radiation particles with radiation energy. Protein molecules and DNA structures receive beneficial ionization. The optimal level of radon concentration in liquid is 80-200 nanocuries per 1 liter.
Radon procedures are presented in the following options:
- taking special baths,
- performing individual procedures (rinse through a siphon),
- carrying out exercise therapy in swimming pools,
- visiting procedures in specialized rooms.
Radon sources were discovered by St. Petersburg academician Nelyubin. The scientist specialized in research on hydrogen sulfide and alkalis. In the 19th century, a large number of deposits of healing liquid were discovered. The unique mineral water has a number of beneficial properties. The elixir is especially effective for children and patients with heart disease.
Radon waters are indicated for intestinal disorders. To maximize the healing effect using the siphon method, you should adhere to the following rules:
- Before starting, you should empty your bladder. It is allowed to take special medications on a natural and synthetic basis,
- Cleaning the stomach and intestines before the procedure is a mandatory step. Do not eat 60 minutes before washing,
- If you feel very tired or unwell, avoid the procedure completely,
- After cleansing, take a lying position on the bed. Rest will be your best helper.
Mineral water
Siphon rinsing of contaminated intestines with a solution of mineral water is the most common option. Colon hydrotherapy is carried out using several types of liquids: natural and artificial. Depending on the level of concentration of mineral salts, the following liquid options are distinguished:
- dining room. Great for daily use,
- medical dining room. The elixir is an effective tool for the prevention of a number of intestinal diseases,
- medicinal. Water is accepted in limited quantities. It is advisable to consult a doctor before treatment. The home treatment option is approved by a specialist.
High-quality mineralized water charges the human body with energy. The immune system becomes active and reliably resists pathogenic infections and viruses. The secret to healthy intestines lies in the chemical composition of the liquid. Iron is indispensable for people who systematically experience anemia. Iodine removes spasms in the absorptive organ and optimizes the functioning of the thyroid gland. Sodium reduces pressure in arteries and small capillaries.
A properly prepared mineral solution (siphon technique) allows you to quickly cope with pain. Spasms and colic are eliminated. Colon lavage helps to liquefy the masses in the gallbladder. This form of treatment is perfect for complex fasting days.
The main thing when washing the intestines is to monitor the reaction of the patient’s body. If after the procedures there is an increase in blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm, insomnia, increased nervousness, therapy is stopped. It is better to carry out treatment under the supervision of a doctor.
What information is missing from the article?
- Diseases for which cleaning cannot be carried out
- More traditional medicine techniques
- Review of modern methods of painless cleaning
- How to understand that the intestines need cleansing
Indications for colon hydrotherapy
The list for colon hydrotherapy is quite large, but the indications for the procedure must be determined by the doctor, taking into account the medical history, the presence of chronic diseases and complaints:
- disorders of intestinal function (constant constipation, diarrhea, intestinal dyskinesia);
- helminthiases;
- overweight;
- bulimia;
- hemorrhoids without exacerbation;
- intoxication of the body (including alcohol and drugs);
- gynecological diseases (cervical erosion, colpitis);
- skin diseases (psoriasis, acne, etc.);
- weakened immunity;
- migraines and other headaches;
- prostatitis, decreased potency in men;
- chronic fatigue syndrome;
- allergic diseases (including bronchial asthma):
- increased gas formation;
- preparation for examination of the large intestine (irrigoscopy);
- preparation for pregnancy.
General conclusion
Colon hydrotherapy is an excellent method of treatment and prevention for people who have diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or are predisposed to them. An experienced gastroenterologist will recommend a course of colon hydrotherapy for those who really need it.
After a course of procedures, people experience many positive aspects: weight is normalized, natural complexion and skin condition are restored, intestinal microflora is normalized.
It is necessary to carry out colon hydrotherapy only in specialized medical centers where there are experienced specialists with medical education, the entire stage of the procedure is observed - from lavage of the intestines to colonizing it with beneficial microflora, with the obligatory use of only disposable tips and hoses. Feel a new taste for life after cleansing your body with colon hydrotherapy!
Contraindications
Despite the impressive list of indications for colon hydrotherapy, the procedure is contraindicated in the following cases:
- cardiovascular pathology, especially in the stage of decompensation;
- renal failure;
- intestinal bleeding of unknown etiology;
- suspicion of intestinal perforation;
- exacerbation of hemorrhoids;
- hernias of the white line of the abdomen, inguinal, umbilical and femoral large sizes;
- early postoperative period on abdominal organs;
- malignant neoplasm of the rectum and large intestine;
- pregnancy;
- significant anemia;
- exacerbation of hypertension;
- liver failure;
- nonspecific ulcerative colitis;
- tumors of the abdominal organs;
- significant abdominal pain of unknown etiology;
- Crohn's disease;
- acute enteritis, colitis;
- calculous pyelonephritis;
- temperature above 37 degrees;
- age (more than 70 years and less than 16 years);
- heart attack, stroke in the past;
- menstruation;
- adhesive disease of the abdominal cavity and pelvis;
- large ovarian cyst;
- prostate adenoma 3 – 4 degrees;
- diverticula of the large intestine;
- paraproctitis.
Age restrictions
According to generally established standards, the procedure is carried out no earlier than 16 years. But there are exceptional cases when colon hydrotherapy may be recommended for three-year-old children. It is better to warn the baby in advance what this is, but do not frighten him with details. Suffice it to say that the doctor will clean your tummy a little.
The procedure is prescribed for allergy sufferers, children with chronic gastritis, dysbacteriosis and bile duct dyskinesia. If you have problems with bowel movements, such a radical method is not required. It is enough to do a regular cleansing enema.
Effects after colon hydrotherapy
After completing a course of colon hydrotherapy, the following positive effects are noted:
- loss of body weight (removal of fecal deposits significantly reduces weight, up to 5–7 kg, the stomach becomes retracted, metabolic processes in the body are normalized);
- improvement of skin condition (skin diseases disappear, acne disappears, skin becomes elastic and smooth);
- water-electrolyte metabolism is normalized, swelling disappears;
- immunity is strengthened;
- The functioning of the large and small intestines, liver, kidneys, and pancreas is normalized.
But there are also negative points:
- intestinal dysbiosis (repeated washing of the intestine with large amounts of water leads to the leaching of all beneficial microorganisms from it, and a single administration of eubiotics after the end of a course of colon hydrotherapy cannot populate it with normal microflora);
- the introduction of a large amount of liquid into the body in an unnatural way leads to weakness, a condition similar to alcohol withdrawal syndrome and other unpleasant sensations;
- hypovitaminosis (in the large intestine, beneficial microflora produces a lot of vitamins: K, B1, B2, B6, B12, and the leaching of beneficial microbes leads to a lack of these vitamins);
- risk of intestinal perforation during the procedure (extremely rare).
Colon lavage at home
To do colon cleansing at home, you do not need to buy a professional colon hydrotherapy machine. It is enough to use a saline solution, which is very easy to prepare at home. For a three-liter jar of boiled water, take 1 spoon of salt.
Cleaning with saline solution
It is important to perform the procedure in the morning on an empty stomach. Immediately you need to drink 1 liter of water, and then perform breathing exercises for 10 minutes. In yoga, it is believed that it is precisely such practices that contribute to the opening of the “valve”. In addition to them, bending forward backward and squats are also effective. As soon as you feel the desire to have a bowel movement, you need to drink another half glass of the solution. In the toilet they drink up the remaining liquid.
This method was previously actively used in proctology if it was impossible to clean the intestines with an enema. It operates according to the simplest system: water and salt are not absorbed by the walls of the gastrointestinal tract, but, on the contrary, are repelled. Due to this, the body strives to get rid of it as quickly as possible. The liquid comes out naturally, and along with it the old waste products.
This cleansing is useful during a diet and on the eve of fasting days. It increases their effectiveness and speeds up the weight loss process. This is a simple and effective way to cleanse the intestines almost free of charge.
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Patient reviews
Natalia: I completed a course of colon hydrotherapy. There were 7 procedures. Lost 8 kg. The entire intestine was washed out, I didn’t feel any pain, my stomach disappeared. Now I maintain the new number on the scales. The main thing is that the stool is now normal, there is no constipation. The face became fresher, even pinker. Satisfied. I'll go again next year.
Miron: I can’t understand what the benefit of the procedure is. I went 4 times. As a result, the dysbacteriosis was terrible, it took a long time to be treated. The weight went away at first, but came back again. As for the skin, yes, it has become better. But I think I would rather live with acne than with disturbed microflora.
Olga: Having heard a lot of reviews that the procedure helps to get rid of excess weight, I decided to take the course. There were 5 procedures. Simply put, it's a big enema. I ended up losing 3 kg. After each session, my wings grew. Over time, the previous mass returned, and dysbiosis began. It turns out that they brought out useful microflora from me. Now I’m undergoing treatment, so I doubt the effect.
Possible complications
Such cleansing is best done in specialized clinics. At least this will guarantee service and reduce the risk of complications.
It is advisable to go for the procedure only after a conversation with a coloproctologist. He will tell you how the session occurs, what to expect and will take into account the individual characteristics of the patient.
Sometimes there can be complications. With frequent cleaning, anemia develops and electrolyte balance is disturbed.
It happens that after the first approach a person feels a deterioration and exacerbation of “dormant” diseases.
