The colon is an organ that benefits from regular detoxification, and colon hydrotherapy is one of the most effective forms of colon cleansing, but .....

As we age, our systems slow down. We are less active, and on top of that we tend to take various medications.One of the main concerns for the elderly is having regular bowel movements, and many are on laxatives as a result.Not being able to flush toxins out of the body via the bowels in a regular manner is a huge problem. With fewer .....

Did you know that laxatives and anti-depressants are the most commonly sold drugs in North America? But they also come with risks. Long-term and even short-term use of laxatives can cause dependency, as well as wash away healthy intestinal bacteria. They can also turn your colon walls black. There are a variety of ailments of the colon and small intestine, many of which can be helped with a p .....

Good bacteria is essential to your health.Sugars, antibiotics, junk food and chemicals take out healthy bacteria. The intestinal flora is made up of billions of bacteria, both good and bad. They are part of the body’s defense system and help maintain good health. The friendly bacteria must be prese .....

Colon lavage was first recorded in 1500 BC in the ancient Egyptian document Ebers Papyrus which dealt with the practice of medicine.Hippocrates recorded using enemas for fever therapy. Pare in 1600 AD offered the first distinction between colon hydrotherapy and the popular enema of that age.We know that throughout history, in many different cultures across the globe, enemas have been given to reduce fevers.  There exists a correlation between a healthy function .....

There is a lot of misinformation about colon hydrotherapy. Many places that train people to perform colon hydrotherapy treatments are making unfounded claims.Here is the reality: you don’t lose weight via colon hydrotherapy there is not 25 lbs of sludge on your colon wall there isn't any dry fecal matter impacted on the colon improper colon hydrotherapy is .....

Question: Why do we do colon hydrotherapy and who should get a colonic?Answer: Diseases and disturbances of the digestive organs are the most frequently complained about problems today. Unfortunately, laxatives are one of the most sold over the counter drugs across America. I believe that the health of most organs as well as our wellbeing depends on healthy bowel functions. Combined with sound nutrition, exercise and a positive mental and spiritual outlook, vitality an .....

There are a lot of myths and truths and a lot of controversy about safety and hygiene. Colon hydrotherapy is still relatively misunderstood. Here, we debunk some myths about getting a colonic. Myths and TruthsMyth: There is hardened fecal matter in the bowel that is removed by colonics.Truth: From years of experience and seeing first hand the results of colonoscopy procedures, we have never observed thi .....

Colon hydrotherapy is a gentle mechanical process of infusing warm filtered water into the rectum with the goal of cleansing and balancing the entire large intestine. (Approximately 4-5 feet.)This procedure removes fecal matter and dilutes bacterial toxin concentration in the large intestine, as well as encourages restoration and re-bacterialisation of the large intestine. This internal bath helps with the bowel and stool and gas. .....

Carla Roter is Naturally Savvy's Colon Hydrotherapy expert. Carla is a Nurse and Director of The Colon Therapy Health & Education Centre. Carla dreamt of 'healing the world' ever since she was a child and followed that path to become a nurse in her native Montreal. She worked in hospital settings – often in quite intense circumstances - for 10 years before being lead to complimentary medicine and specifically colon hydrotherapy by Homeopath/Naturopath Dr. André Saineand MD Dr. Carolyn Dean.S .....