Colon hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine without the use of drugs. By introducing filtered and temperature regulated 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. The primary purpose of colon hydrotherapy is to remove old impactions that lead to a downward spiraling of health. This old matter interferes with the normal working of the bowel as well as providing a habitat for worms and other parasites.

• Athletes have opted for colon therapy to improve metabolic efficiency.
• Many receive the treatments during a period of life-style change or as a preventive measure
• Another group may have symptoms of intestinal distress; constipation (some from prescription drugs), carbohydrate indigestion, diarrhea, gas, bloat, hemorrhoids, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, diverticulosis, colitis, parasites, skin conditions such as psoriasis, shingles, and eczema, inability to loose weight, scar tissue and adhesions from surgery.
• Another group is pain motivated; abdominal pain, continuous headaches and migraines, back or shoulder pain, aching joints, gout.
• A number of clients are immune-compromised with lupus, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, cancer, chronic fatigue, Epstein-Barre, candida, infections, colds or influenza.
• Some people use colon hydrotherapy sessions for medical reasons: pre- and post-surgery or barium x-ray, or for stool samples.
• A number come in during a fast, a cleansing program, a raw food diet, a liver and/or gallbladder flush, or are recovering from an accident.
• Some are working on emotional issues which they feel are physiologically rooted in their intestines.

     Many clients have reported extreme weight-loss, more energy, clearer skin and eyes, increased elimination through the kidneys, skin and bowel, relief from gas, and a toned and better working bowel which in turn upgrades our general feeling of good health.

     No, you will fully maintain your personal dignity. You will be in a private room and your hydro-therapist will be there only if you need her. She fully appreciates the sensitivity of the colonic procedure and will help you feel at ease. Your emotions will be acknowledged and honored.
     You are completely covered at all times and you insert your own slender, flexible, sterile rectal tube about 2 inches. The tube will allow water to gently flow into your colon. You will be instructed in how to hold in the water and how to push which is the identical feeling of passing a bowel movement. Fecal matter is eliminated into the basin of the table where it is gently bathed with warm water jets. There is neither mess nor any odor.

     It rarely is. Usually, painful experiences are the result of resistance and tension. A professional colon hydro-therapist is skilled at putting you at ease and minimizing discomfort. Most people actually enjoy the colonic and are especially pleased with the unaccustomed sensation of feeling lighter, clean and clear afterward. Sometimes during a colonic, the colon muscles will contract suddenly expelling considerable amounts of liquid and waste into the rectum. This may feel like cramping or gas, and may create a feeling of urgency to empty the rectum. Such episodes, if they do occur, are brief and easily tolerated.

1. Cleanse the Colon: Toxic material is broken down so it can no longer harm your body or inhibit assimilation and elimination. Even debris built up over a long period is gently removed in a series of treatments. Your colon can begin to operate again as it was intended. In this sense, a colonic is a rejuvenation treatment.

2. Exercise the Colon Muscles: The build-up of toxic debris weakens the colon and impairs its functioning. The gentle filling and emptying of the colon improves peristalsis (muscular contraction) by which the colon naturally moves material.

3. Reshape the Colon: When problem conditions exist in the colon, they tend to alter its shape that in turn causes more problems. The gentle action of the water, coupled with massage techniques of the colon therapist, help to eliminate bulging pockets of waste and narrowed, spastic constrictions finally enabling the colon to resume its natural state.

4. Stimulate Reflex Points: The colon connects to every system and organ of the body with reflex points. The colonic stimulates these points thereby affecting the corresponding body parts in a beneficial way. In this way, it can positively affect your entire body.

     We use a Class One non-prescription, FDA registered and approved device called the Colenz device. This is state-of-the-art equipment which operates as a continuous flow enema system. The water is purified through a quadruple filtered system called Purewater Plus.

     Each session takes approximately 40 minutes. We book each session by the hour to allow time for preparation and instruction prior to your treatment as well as after your treatment. After your treatment we also provide complimentary supplements to restore proper nutrients back into your system. We advise that you allow yourself to be here for the full hour to get the most of your session.

     Yes, you will be able to resume to your duties after your session. Feel free to stay in our waiting area for as long as you like after your session if needed be.

What to Eat: (24 Hours Before Your Cleanse)
Fish, Fruits (Esp. Apples) & Vegetables (Esp. Red Peppers Or Corn).

What Not To Eat:
Fried Foods, All Junk Foods, Red Meats, Refined Foods Such As White Flour, Sugars And Mucous Producing Foods (Dairy Products).

Stay Away From
Alcohol And Carbonated beverages.

Do Drink Plenty Of Water Before And After Your Cleanse.

     Yes, your menstrual cycle will not affect or be affected by the process of having a colon hydrotherapy session. In fact, many women prefer to do their colonic sessions during their cycles because it helps with the detoxification process that the body is already going through. Also, because colon hydrotherapy aids in bloating and cramping, there is an added benefit of the colonic helping women cope with the symptoms of their menstrual cycle.

     Healthy babies, animals and adults not subjected to the "refinements" of civilization (i.e. aboriginal peoples) have bowel movements shortly after each meal is eaten. So, assuming there is sufficient fiber and water available to the colon, one characteristic is a bowel movement shortly after a meal is eaten. Once the urge to eliminate is honored by a trip to the toilet, the elimination should be easy and take no more than a few seconds. The stool will be long, large in diameter, light brown in color, without offensive odor and should float or sink very slowly. When the toilet is flushed, the stool immediately begins breaking apart by the action of water movement. As incredible as this may sound, it is true and commonly experienced in cultures where people live more naturally.

     The removal of stagnant waste material and hardened, impacted toxic residue could rejuvenate the immune tissue that resides in the intestines. Recent European studies speculate that 80% of immune tissue resides in the intestines. This is much higher than previously thought and makes it logical to believe that this type of therapy could influence such immune deficiency diseases as M.E., cancer and A.I.D.S.. Colon Hydrotherapy is not a cure-all, but an important adjunctive therapy in your overall health care.

     We suggest that you eat at your normal meal time, and consume a moderate amount of whatever seems gentle and nourishing to you. Just as it doesn't make sense to have your car cleaned and then immediately drive it through mud, eating a meal known to cause trouble in your abdomen directly after a colonic isn't a sensible choice. Salads, vegetable soups or broths, fruit, or juices are the best choice.

     It may in the short term which is why we give you a one ounce dose of Balanced Essentials Liquid Multivitamin, which has 12 natural vitamins, 17 amino acids, Omega 3, 6, 9, 62 major trace minerals and 10 phytonutrient rich plants in each dose. We also provide a probiotic (acidophilus) which will replace good live cultured bacteria into your system along with alkalized water which neutralizes the PH acidity levels of your system. Long term, the washing out of putrefied material in the large intestine increases the good intestinal flora. Good bacteria can only breed in a clean environment which has been washed free of putrefaction and its accompanying harmful bacteria. This is why the intestines of a new born baby immediately begin to grow good intestinal flora. Each time you clean out the putrefying rubbish and make a better environment for the good flora, they start to multiply immediately in their natural media. It also stands to reason that valuable nutrients can better be absorbed in a clean environment than in a putrefied one.

     Colon diseases (diverticulosis, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, prolapsus, redundant colon, spastic colon, ulcerative colitis, adhesions, strictures, ballooning, polyps, chronic constipation, diarrhea, parasites, etc.) as well as many other diseases are due to a toxic colon. Poor health is often due to auto toxemia from a toxic colon.

     No! This is the time that quick action needs to be taken or surgery may be your only next option! Depending on what your doctor prescribes, colon hydrotherapy can do much in conjunction with proper diet, exercise and supplementation to bring the body back into balance and good health.

     Of course, how many one needs depends on the individual and the severity of the problem. Colon hydrotherapy can be part of a healing or a maintenance program helping to accomplish much toward cleansing, toning and rebuilding the health of one's colon.
     Usually this is accomplished in a series of 3 to 14 depending on the client and the problem. After this, one a month or at the change of seasons can do much to prevent long-term problems from developing. For this reason we offer a 14 session colonic package, whether combined with foot ionic baths or not, is great for clients that want an ultimate cleanse whereby they can have a cleanse once a month for maintenance after their first 3-sessions, to prevent build up of waste throughout the year.

     The maximum benefits from doing Colon Hydrotherapy are achieved when the treatments are booked in a sequence that is close together. (Examples: Mon, Tues, Wed or Mon, Wed, Fri.). We advise the client to not wait more than a week apart. between each session. This is because fecal matter will eventually re-accumulate in the parts of the colon that have been cleansed. Such blockage would prevent adequate cleansing of the remaining parts of the colon. Please discuss with your therapist the best way to set up the series of treatments to ensure the greatest results and optimal healing process.

     A session is a comfortable experience for many people. Techniques utilized allow water to flow into the colon gently stimulating the colon's natural peristaltic action to release softened waste. The inflow of water and the release of waste will be repeated several times. This is done with the utmost control over water temperature and pressure. During the session, most clothing can be kept on and you will be draped to ensure modesty. Your dignity is always maintained.

     The colon has been referred to as the sewer system of the body. It is the place where we store the waste material that most of us would rather not think about and most of us don't until our health becomes poor or we feel constipated or have diarrhea. We should never forget, however, that The American Cancer Society tells us that "Colon Cancer is the #1 cancer for men & women in America." One should never forget that there are over 100,000 colostomies performed every year! Don't be a statistic. Take care of your colon!
     Colon hydrotherapy is not only about constipation. It is about adopting personal habits and lifestyles that contribute to vibrant health.

     Modern colon hydrotherapy equipment should be manufactured through compliance with strict FDA guidelines that dictate rigorous accountability. The Colenz, our machine of choice, is a class IFDA approved device and is used widely in doctors' offices all over the United States. Our system is a "closed" system which prevents germs from entering the water like the cheaper pressurized systems.
     We are also proud to offer the latest up-to-date disposable one-piece speculums for your safety and comfort. These disposables prevent any chance of cross contamination and safety.

     Let’s first define an ion. An ion is a charged atom or molecule that has gained or lost an electron, thus creating an electro-magnetic field capable of neutralizing oppositely-charged particles such as toxins found in the human body.
     The control box of the Ionic Foot Detox unit delivers an electrical current through the ionizer array that is placed into the water alongside the feet. (No, you don’t feel any current whatsoever!) The low-level direct current to the array causes the metals within the array in combination with water and salt to generate positively and negatively charged ions by separating the oxygen and hydrogen components of water. This separating of oxygen and hydrogen components is a form of “dialysis."
     The negatively charged ions are absorbed through our skin. They travel through the body and attach themselves to toxic substances with the opposite charge. Since most toxins in our body are positive in charge, (i.e. heavy metals ions), they will be conveniently neutralized so they can more easily be eliminated via our body’s natural eliminative channels. Most importantly, they have been neutralized and can no longer wreck havoc with our hormones, our nervous systems, our organs, and our tissues.

     Water is a superior medium because up to 80% of the human body is water and the energy transfer between like substances is efficient and effective. In the energy field created by the Bio-Cleanse® Ionic Foot Detox, a massive negative ion field is created in the water. These negative ions are easily absorbed by the body. Studies show negative ions neutralize free radicals. Also, negative ions have been implicated in the rejuvenation of cells in regards to their ability to "energize" OR "charge" individual cells allowing cells to more readily release toxins and absorb oxygen. When the toxic load is lessened through this process the body’s immune system will be better equipped to protect itself from further toxins, viruses and pollutants.
     Water is, of course, very fluid and has the ability to alter molecules in the presence of certain solutes and energies, which can also be referred to as 'memory'. It is precisely this principle that is used in homeopathy in the preparation of homeopathic remedies in different potencies. They dissolve to such an extent that there no longer appears to be molecules of solute present. It is this memory phenomenon that explains the efficacy.
     When we introduce our feet into the Ionic Footbath water, our body’s fluids are actually connecting with the water. When we turn on the Ionic Foot Detox, the water becomes the main conductor. This current interacts with our own internal water and produces a positive benefit for our health.

     To understand the importance of using the Ionic Foot Detox, let’s look at the cause of disease. Ann Wigmore, founder of the Living Food Lifestyle® believed all disease is due to deficiency of nutrients and toxic accumulation within the organs and tissues.
     Currently, the accumulation of toxins happens as a result of the immune system malfunctioning and its supporting organs being unable to remove toxins fast enough from the body compared to the rate of intake. Thus, the organs become congested and begin to malfunction or become less efficient. Furthermore, the immune system and it's supporting organs become congested as a result of either of an acute over-exposure to toxins or because of a chronic (gradual) toxin build-up due to years of being malnourished (not getting all the vital nutrients necessary for proper function such as when we eat predominantly processed foods). This is why all natural and herbal health protocols are promoting that we eat foods that the immune system needs on a daily basis.
     Reducing the amount of toxins already in our body by using either external or internal detoxifying agents is the ultimate and most significant part of most Detoxification/Cleanse protocols for restoring health. Fortunately, The Cleansing Day Spa offers the most state of the art detox and cleanse technology. This combined with Stur-Dee Health Foods (On First floor of Building) organic food nutrition and botanical support (a product that derives from plants) naturally aids in restoration and maintenance of health.
     The goal of most healing and wellness recovery is detoxification and cleansing (and to continually removes toxins faster from the body faster than the rate of intake). This is the only way our immune system and the supporting organs can keep up in this toxic world. The Ionic Foot Detox is an example of an external aid for the body’s own self detoxification and cleanse system. Additional aids for detoxifying include colon hydrotherapy.

     We can find a large number of reflex points that correspond to specific organs or certain parts of our body (this is the principle of reflexology) on the bottoms of our feet. Also, we find in this area the beginning of the meridian flow lines that have been outlined for us in Chinese medicine and are used by acupuncturists. Therefore, any kind of stimuli - be it mechanical, luminous, electromagnetic or simply electric - in one way or another causes a reaction in each bodily system, organ or corresponding body area reflected on the sole of the feet.
     This action restores energy and balance, eases tension in certain areas, and re-establishes energies previously blocked. This then helps the body's organs to function correctly. In other words, by recharging the batteries, each organ can get back to its optimum efficiency.
     The Ionic Foot Detox unit rebalances energy meridians through the bio-charge which is the interaction between the metal array in the water, the water, and your feet. The complex energy fields of the unit permeate the water, realigning a body’s energy field. Many of the benefits of the unit can be attributed to the "rebalancing" of these energy lines allowing a body mass to function better.
     This action further results in a purging of toxins and nucleic waste product kept and/or generated within the cells and surrounding membrane. This occurs throughout the entire body even though only the feet are submerged! Following the purge there is a re-correction of any abnormal deterioration within the body that has been caused by illness, injury, and viral and/or any other life experience, excluding birth defects.

     Because of the cleansing power of water, Ionic Foot Detox sessions aid the body in its detoxification and cleansing benefits – it assists restoring body vitality against environmental toxins by eliminating the chemicals you take in from drugs, environmental pollution, and foods (particularly processed foods and meats). The key is proper nutrition & an effective cleansing modality!

Regular detoxification and cleansing reduces the stress on the liver, kidney, and immune system by helping to unblock energy meridians and eliminate toxins.

• Promotes a sense of well being
• Heavy metal removal
• Increased oxygen levels and energy
• Inactivation of viruses, bacteria, yeast, and fungus
• Reduced inflammation and fluid retention
• Enhanced nutrient absorption
• Positive effect on Immune system
• Improved sleep & relief from tension
• Positive effect on weight loss
• Faster recovery time from illness, accident, or surgery
• Seasonal allergy relief
• Symptomatic relief from edema, gout, swollen joints, pain, and headache
• Removal of waste products, such as diacetic, pyruvic, butyric, carbonic, uric, heptic and lactic acids