Posters, Manuals & Books about Colonic Irrigation

Indications To Colonic Irrigation

Medical setting

In medical settings, colonic irrigation is often indicated to be performed in preparation to the diagnostic study of the large intestine, such as barium enema, sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy.

Colonics successfully manage acute faecal impaction.

Doctors have also been known to use it in the bowel training of paraplegics and quadriplegics.

Historically, there is evidence of colonic irrigation being used as fever therapy and for nutrient supplementation via the rectal passage.

Indications to colonic irrigation as a health promotion tool

Primary indications:

• Hydration of the large intestine;
• Relieving stagnation by removing wastes from the colon;
• Helping to decrease gut permeability;
• Improving bowel mobility;
• Encouraging peristaltic action;
• Improving nutrient absorption;
• Rebalancing gut bacteria;
• Contributing to liver, blood and kidney cleansing;

Collateral advantages often perceived by individuals:

• As prevention against degenerative diseases;
• Management of IBS, bloating and alternating constipation and diarrhoea;
• Helping to clear up the skin, symptoms of acne and to remove dark circles from under the eyes;
• Increasing the energy levels, stamina, and reducing the need for long sleeps;
• Encouraging weight loss and long-term weight management;
• Helping to manage food, alcohol and cigarette cravings;
• Helping with the release of emotional wastes stored in the large bowel;
• Helping to manage intolerances, such as gluten, processed wheat etc;
• As a kick-start of healthy living;
• As a visual reinforcement of the need to eat healthily and hydrate the body;
• As a contribution to knowledge about the body and establishing connections between one’s physical, intellectual and emotional being.