Colon hydrotherapy is a procedure that involves cleansing of the large and small intestine using natural cleansing agents like mineral water and other cleansing agents like mild amounts of coffee. The cleansing fluids are introduced into the colon using medically certified class II colon hydrotherapy devices. Similar to an enema, colon hydrotherapy is considered more of a branch of naturopathy then medicine. In fact there has been considerable debate on the advantages of colon hydrotherapy, as most medical associations believe that colon hydrotherapy may not have the effects that naturopathy claims.



Colon hydrotherapy has been known to mankind for over 3000 years now, and one of the first known documentations of colon hydrotherapy was by the Egyptians in a papyrus dating back 1500 years. Colon hydrotherapy was then used as a means to treat constipation (constipation was then also believed to be the root cause of many other illnesses). Today colon hydrotherapy may have changed in terms of the equipment used, sanitary conditions and also the increased know how about its effects, but one of its primary uses is treating constipation.

Naturopathic practitioners believe that apart from treating constipation, colon hydrotherapy actually helps reduce the build up of faecal matter in the intestines, and helps cure conditions like increased toxicity in the blood. In fact many people have shown improved health and a more healthy appetite after colon hydrotherapy. Earlier medical practitioners too recommend colon hydrotherapy as a means to cure autointoxication (however the theory has since then been discarded in main stream medicine).

Colon hydrotherapy has made a place for itself in both main stream medicine and also in Naturopathy. In fact the number of people that have reported considerable improvement in bowel movements and overall wellness after colon hydrotherapy is increasing every day. Naturopathic practitioners also recommend colon hydrotherapy in cases of incontinence. There is not scientific study that can prove that colon hydrotherapy actually helps in cases of incontinence, reduced appetite and also autointoxication, however the number of people that have benefited from colon hydrotherapy is definitely on the rise.

There has been strong criticism of colon hydrotherapy in cases where practitioners have failed to maintain sanitary conditions. If you are considering colon hydrotherapy then one of the first things you need to do is make sure that the practitioner has a hygienic setup and is using only certified medical equipment. It is not uncommon for people to develop allergic reactions, amebiasis and other complications after undergoing colon hydrotherapy in poor sanitary conditions.

Also make sure that you get colon hydrotherapy only after you have consulted a naturopathic practitioner. A practitioner will know exactly what ingredients the cleansing fluids should contain and will also know the best place where you can get colon hydrotherapy. Also understand that it takes more than one session to get results and depending on the severity of your symptoms if you do not get immediate relief in the first go don't give up. It usually takes more than one session to achieve results, however if there are any complications due to the colon hydrotherapy then you should discontinue the treatment.