Colon Hydrotherapy - Preparation and Aftercare

At the close of your session, the movements of the colon muscles and the resulting releases may leave you feeling empty and relaxed. It is not unusual to wait 2-3 days for your first bowel movement. During this period you might experience a heightened sensitivity to what you ingest. Drink plenty of water and abstain from eating gas-producing foods, ones that cause allergic reactions, and fruit in the event of a candida albicans condition. Doctors we have worked with recommend that you also take a probiotic product.

Healthy practices that complement your experience: Deep breathing, castor oil packs, abdominal cold and hot packs, dry skin brushing, slant board, squatting, walking and gentle exercise, warm baths, massage and yoga and Lymphatic drainage.

If you would like to learn more about the procedure, we recommend the following books:

• Edgar Cayce's Guide to Colon Care by Sandra Duggan
• The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates
• Staying Healthy With Ihe Seasons by Dr. Elson Haas
• The Detox Diet by Dr. Elson Haas
• Colon Health Handbook by Robert Gray
• I Was Poisoned by My Body by Gloria Gilbere
• Colon Health by Norman Walker
• Dr. Jensen's Guide To Better Bowel Care by Dr. Bernard Jensen
• Healing Within by Stanley Weinberger

In the 24-48 hours prior to your Colon Hydrotherapy session, we suggest that you eat primarily seasonal and organic vegetables, fruits, and grains. Drinking 6 - 8 glasses of water (filtered or distilled) daily will also assist in the cleansing process. On the day of your session eat lightly, mostly vegetables, fruits, and juices. Unless you are on a special regimen*, limit water intake and do not eat in the 2 hours immediately prior to your appointment. Once you arrive at our office, we'll ask you to prepare for the session by emptying your bladder, undressing from the waist down, and covering yourself with a towel. If you prefer, a gown is also available.

*If your diet is medically supervised, please disregard any contradictory suggestions and adhere to your doctor's requirements.

Foods and beverages to avoid directly before and after your session:

Alcohol	Fatty & fried foods
Caffeinated tea & coffee	Flour products
Carbonated drinks	Ice Cream
Chocolate	Processed & junk foods
Dairy products	Sugar
Desserts	Wheat products

Also avoid eating gas-producing foods such as:

Beans

Broccoli

Brussel sprouts

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Onions

Peppers

Soy products

Raw apples

Beneficial foods and beverages to eat directly before and after your session:

Apricots	Nuts - almonds, walnuts
Bananas	Oranges
Blueberries	Potatoes
Chamomile or Peppermint Teas	Seasonal organic vegetables
Fish & poultry	Seeds - pumpkin, sunflower
Grapes	Water
Green leafy vegetables	Whole grains - amaranth, brown
Miso soup	basmati rice, millet, quinoa

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