by Sara Rodgers, NMD
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The terms colonic, colon hydrotherapy, and high enema all describe a procedure where the large intestine (the colon), is gently irrigated with clean, filtered water. Occasionally, the practitioner will add other ingredients to the water to help with bowel health.
Why would anyone ever want to have a colonic? That is the questions most people have when encountering the subject of colon hydrotherapy. Colon hydrotherapy is a very powerful tool to treat constipation, aid detoxification, and to strengthen intestinal function. This article helps to explain a colonic procedure, the benefits, and what conditions are indicated or contraindicated.