There are 2 types of Colonic Hydrotherapy, an “Open Colonic” System and a “Closed Colonic System”. When we first decided to introduce colonic therapy to our clinic we investigated the benefits as well as the best way to do it. Our primary focus was to introduce a therapy that was effective and above all safe. We discovered that even though an “Open Colonic” System was cost effective as we did not need to hire a colonic therapist as its a ” Do it yourself” system, it did not full-fill our main concern which was safety.
One of the largest risk with colonic irrigation is the insertion of the rectal speculum. Some people have haemorrhoids (internal & external) , fissures, strictures, benign growths (harmless tumours), polyps, and for some individuals the rectum does not lay at the expected angle or they suffer from a rectal prolapse. Knowing this, you would now agree that trying to insert yourself, a rectal speculum in an area that you can’t see and in some cases have difficulty in reaching is not the best approach and in some cases lead to bowel perforation.
The second concern we had with an “Open Colonic” System was there was no therapist attending during the procedure to regulates and assess the therapy at all times. For some individuals applying a preset pressure is not the best approach as the needs of the patient may change. For instance if there is a large blockage and the pressure is not adjusted then this will unnecessarily extend the bowel causing possible cramping and perhaps tiny tears in the bowel wall (fissures).
We know that there are great health benefits to be gained by colonic hydrotherapy, most people feels a surge of wellbeing, improved energy and is also an invaluable tool for gastroenterologist who are now using this system to clear the bowel prior a colonoscopy to better view the large intestine. But like all things, it has to be done properly and by a qualified individual. You would not put an unlicensed, inexperienced person behind the wheel of the car and expect good outcomes. There is nothing wrong with the car but there is everything wrong with the person in control of it.
We understand that some people may be hesitant about rectal insertion but like all things medical (pap smear, prostate exam) its just a few seconds of awkwardness that is soon forgotten. We take your welfare and apprehensions seriously and offer gowns and towels to maintain your modesty at all times. A rectal digital exam and rectal insertion will take less than 10 seconds and the rest of the time you are laying on your back completely covered by towels.
All the tubing equipment is single use and disposable as the third biggest concern is cleanliness to minismise the posssiblity of infection.
The Colonic machine we use is the top of the range and is made in Germany.