Preparing for Your Colon Hydrotherapy Session:
To ensure you get the most out of your colon hydrotherapy session, consider the following tips:
- Wear Comfortable Clothing: Opt for loose, comfortable attire to ensure you’re at ease during the treatment.
- Hydrate Well: Drink plenty of water before your session and consider adding your favorite electrolyte supplement, especially those containing sodium, potassium, and magnesium, to support optimal hydration.
- Eat Light: Consume light, easy-to-digest meals such as fruits, a healthy salad, or something containng chia seed a few hours before your appointment. (Avoid eating within two hours before your session so your body is not digesting while eliminating.) Avoid heavy, fatty, or greasy foods.
- Avoid Caffeine and Alcohol: Refrain from consuming caffeine and alcohol 6 to 24 hours prior to your session, as these can dehydrate your body.
- Discontinue Laxatives and Stool Softeners: Stop taking prescription laxatives and stool softeners 6 to 24 hours before your session, as these can interfere with the treatment.
- Consult Your Provider: If you have any health concerns or conditions, discuss them with your practitioner before the session.
After Your Colon Hydrotherapy Session:
To maximize the benefits and maintain wellness post-session, keep these tips in mind:
- Use the Bathroom: Make sure to use the bathroom before leaving the building to avoid any potential accidents.
- Stay Hydrated: Continue drinking plenty of water and consider electrolyte supplements to support your body’s natural detoxification processes.
- Eat Lightly: Follow up with light meals that are easy to digest, such as steamed vegetables, fruits, bone broth, miso soup, and comfort foods like potatoes, yams, rice, or quinoa.
- Avoid Heavy Foods: Steer clear of heavy, rich, or spicy foods immediately after your session to prevent digestive discomfort.
- Avoid Alcohol: Refrain from consuming alcohol, as even one drink can have a magnified effect on the body, similar to consuming multiple drinks.
- Monitor for Symptoms: If you leave and feel lightheaded or dizzy, add electrolytes to your hydration. If you experience cramping, flu-like symptoms, or general unwellness afterward, scheduling a second session can help immediately. Sometimes the liver will continue to dump bile, which can be reabsorbed into the colon and cause discomfort. A follow-up session can help alleviate these symptoms within minutes. Also, consider taking binders such as zeolite, bentonite clay, activated charcoal, or chlorella to assist with discomfort.
- For Best Results: Consider adding an Ancient Minerals magnesium chloride foot bath, Epsom salt foot bath, or Fulvic foot bath to your appointment. These can enhance detoxification and are available for purchase on-site or as take-home options.
- Rest and Relax: Allow yourself some time to rest and relax following the session to help your body adjust.
- Follow Up with Your Practitioner: If you experience any discomfort or have questions, contact your practitioner for guidance.
- Funny Tidbit of Advice: If you think you have gas, don’t risk it—make sure to sit on the toilet. Sometimes, the body can release a gelatinous mucus from the colon that is clear and odorless but can be unpleasant to have in your underwear.
By following these tips, you can help ensure a smoother and more effective colon hydrotherapy experience.