| The following is used primarily for helping search engines locate and utilize this website. This section, though informative, is not intended for educational purposes. Colon hydrotherapy gently massages and flushes the colon with water. Colon hydrotherapy is also a form of internal colon and abdominal massage which helps to release tension and stress from the tummy region with direct correlation to the organs and connective tissues, or fascia. Colon hydrotherapy directly supports the hydration of built up material in the colon, often referred to as mucoid plaque, or hardened mucous, as well as the hydration of the entire body as the colon is what recycles water back into the body prior to elimination. Colon hydrotherapy, also referred to as colonics, a colonic, high colonic, colon irrigation, colonic irrigation, or high colonic irrigation is a therapy that has been around for over 2000 years (some would argue over 3000 years). Colonics, as a tool, has been used in helping people detoxify and cleanse their livers, gall bladders, intestines, lymph systems, and for full body cleansing and detoxification as a yearly or seasonal practice. Many people support their health and general well being by integrating colonics with special cleansing diets and detoxification and parasite elimination programs using primarily raw food diets, fasting, juice fasts, special detox or elimination herbs, green food powders, herbal fiber blends, or supplements that simply help to open your major pathway elimination. Common ailments or issues that people address with colon hydrotherapy is gas, flatulence, bloating, bloated feelings, constipation, colitis, crohn's or crohns disease, ibs or irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux disease, cancer, diverticulitis (diverticular, diverticula, diverticulas, diverticular, or diverticulosis as it can be referred to and often misspelled ? thus we include the misspellings here for people), parasites, parasitic infestations, yeast, yeast infections, candida, candidiasis, Backaches or a backache, headaches or a head ache, bad breath, coated tongues, arthritis, indigestion, sinus or lung conditions, skin problems, acne, psoriasis, cystic acne, hair loss, poor concentration, depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue, weight loss or overweight, weight gain or underweight, sluggish bowel or bowels, bacteria imbalance in intestines, post surgery or abdominal trauma or simply to reconnect to their gut instinct through becoming more aware of, and more sensitive to, what their body is communication to them. Colon hydrotherapy is considered an integrative therapy that goes very well with massage, chiropractic work, cranial sacral, soma, heller work, mayan abdominal massage, chi nei tsang, colonoscopies or colonoscopy, pilates, palates, yoga, meditation, retreats, chi gong, tai chi, martial arts, karate, aikido, tai kuan do, metal detox or detoxification through dental work removing mercury filling or chelation therapy, chelating therapy, reflexology, lymph drainage, structural and functional bodywork like feldenkrais, and iridology. Colonics or a colonic is considered both traditional, due to its longevity in the medical profession as well as alternative health care. Its origin begins with the of plants as a conduit to introduce water into the colon, then to enemas and now colonic irrigation, or colon hydrotherapy. It is considered essential for those wishing to detox or cleanse the body as the colon must be kept functioning and open for elimination as one of the major pathways for toxin or toxic eliminations. The same is true for parasite, parasitic or parasites being eliminated from the large intestines or small intestines. The Tummy Temple also focuses on nutrition, nutritional counseling, diet, dieting, weight loss, eating disorders, fertility, pregnancy, pre natal and post natal care, pre surgery and post surgery medication detoxing and detoxification, abdominal surgery post trauma release and scar massage, fibroid massage in the abdomen. Our therapists are all either certified or licensed in their field of practice. |



| How the Colon Relates to the Rest of the Body |


| When the bowels become constipated or overloaded, there is an increase of load on the other eliminative organs. Often they cannot handle it properly and then the body stores the toxins in places such as fat cells and joints. If bowels do not function as they should, the liquid waste from the delayed fecal material must be reabsorbed into the body. It is picked up by the blood stream, carried through the circulation system, and brought to kidneys, skin and lungs. The kidneys, faced with having to remove an extra load of liquid wastes or poisons from the blood stream, day after day and month after month, may enlarge. Frequency of urination increases. There is a strong urine odor. The overload can bring about a lowered resistance to infection. The skin tries hard to do its part and the sweat and sebaceous glands start to work overtime. This gradual system overload makes for a tired body and weakened overall health. |

| Lymph Detoxification When waste material leaves the body cells, it is carried away by the two circulating body fluids, namely, the blood and the lymph. The lymph is formed out of the blood but contains no red blood cells. Because the lymphatic system carries away toxins from all body cells, its proper functioning is important to the health of the entire body. When too much mucus material is produced in the body, the lymph cannot dispose of it fast enough and it simply builds up. When the colon cannot perform the necessary rate of purification of the lymph, then the body uses the liver to do the work instead. The toxins taken up by the liver are excreted as part of the bile. When the flow of bile becomes excessive, bile backs up into the stomach, and the result is nausea. As this process continues, waste material backs up into the body tissues and disease can result. This process can affect any body part because the lymphatic system serves all body cells. The Benefits of Colon Cleansing Colon cleansing can provide relief from illnesses such as colds & flu, constipation, diarrhea, breath and body odors, fatigue, headaches, sinusitis, allergies, hemorrhoids, weight problems, digestive difficulties, back and muscle aches, knee pain, poor eyesight, poor memory, stress, etc. People report greater alertness, overwhelming joy, incredible insight, and even better sex after cleansing their colon. Some people loose up to 15 lbs after finishing our colon cleansing program. Some elderly clients report a dramatic relief of aches and pains in their back , chest and joints. Some notice a dramatic increase of energy and mental awareness. Our colon cleansing program promotes optimum food absorption and improved health. One of the most important benefits of bowel cleansing is the improved assimilation of food and minerals as toxins are eliminated from the colon. This is the major step to optimum health and wellness. |

| Effects of Colon Stagnation The accumulation of old feces in the colon can stretch it and related body structures out of shape until it becomes three or four times as wide and twice as long as it should be, with only a small channel through which material may pass. This can create hernias, collapsed colon, spastic colon, prolapsed colon, redundant colon, diverticulitis and hemorrhoids. In the majority of cases, colon cleansing alone will be sufficient to end any disturbing symptoms due to mechanical abnormalities (Robert Gray). The accumulation of mucus material along the walls of the small intestines can further interfere with nutrient absorption even though nutritional intake may be adequate. The nutrients that suffer the most are the large molecules, namely the proteins, vitamins and enzymes. Stagnation is the failure of matter in the alimentary canal to continue moving until expelled. When material becomes lodged in the alimentary tract, it can continue to putrefy and release toxins. Stagnation occurs primarily in the colon and is usually the body's largest contributor to putrefaction and the consequent autointoxication. The primary objective of colon cleansing is to remove stagnant material from the colon and entire alimentary tract. Doing so will sizeably reduce putrefaction and autointoxication within the system. The stagnant material in the alimentary tract can be divided into two types - putrefactive and post putrefactive. Putrefactive matter is still moist, decaying, and releasing toxic substances. Unless removed it eventually becomes so dry and hard that it does not putrefy any further. This post putrefactive matter is very difficult to dissolve or remove, except with special herbs and fibers. Worms, amoebas and other parasites live in and thrive upon this stagnant putrefactive matter. Transit time is how long it takes after food is eaten until its residues are expelled through the anus. The shorter the transit time, the less the food will putrefy before being expelled from the body, and the less will be the resultant autointoxication. Colon cleansing reduces transit time giving your liver and kidneys a break from the toxicity. |

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