If you spend any time surfing the web looking for info about healthy living, you’ve probably heard a good bit about colonics. Colonics, which are otherwise known as hydrotherapy, involve the practice of inserting a tube into the rectum. The tube is attached to special equipment that pushes water and sometimes herbs into the colon. The purpose of all this? Removing waste and other matter to detox the colon and the body. Some people are huge believers in colonics – in fact, they boast a cult following that’s hard to beat. But for many, colonics dip into somewhat unknown territory – let’s face it – this isn’t an everyday routine for most of us. Here’s a look at the pros and cons to making colonics a priority in your quest for health.
Pros
- Over the course of many years lots of food passes through the body – some is completely digested, while some is not. Think about all that food that’s built up over time remaining undigested in the body. A colonic is the ultimate cleanse, clearing out residue that’s been around for years.
- The cleanse of a colonic clears things like gas and fecal matter – leaving you feeling light on your feet and clean as a whistle. This cleansing gives the colon a chance to absorb nutrients that may have otherwise been blocked.
- It can be an emotionally cleansing experience also. From top to bottom you’re getting a full cleanse and often that means you let out some pent up feelings while you’re at it. This full body experience can give you new perspective on mind and body.
Cons
- Why mess with a system that’s been operating on its own for so many years? The body really is pretty good at cleansing itself – and there’s really no scientific proof for the necessity of colonics.
- A colonic can be a pretty invasive procedure and can certainly put you out of your comfort zone. A good juice cleanse and a high fiber diet – with lots of water – will give your similarly cleansing results. There’s nothing wrong with going with what you know.
- Extreme colon cleansing can sometimes cause cramping, bloating and can definitely give you increased risk of dehydration.
So there you have it – there are pros and cons to colonics and no one opinion is really right or wrong. Are you a believer in colonics or have you ever given it a try?
