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Email Us“Synergy Healthcare provided the treatments which gave me my life back!
After years of living a hectic lifestyle and not appreciating that modern day food contained more chemicals and junk than nutrition, I became overburdened with toxic waste to the point where I was very ill and, without exaggerating, at death’s door. Conventional medicine had no answers other than to add to my toxic overload with more pharmaceutical chemicals. Synergy Healthcare enabled me to reduce my heavy metal toxicity and to eliminate the buildup of toxic waste from my colon. After six treatments of colonic hydrotherapy one miraculous result was that my mind cleared. The brain fog that had robbed me of my ability to think, concentrate and make decisions had gone. I continue to improve and continue to detox in a meaningful manner with Synergy Healthcare.
I cannot thank Synergy Healthcare enough!”
R.S., Belfast
“I have been attending Synergy Healthcare for Colonic Hydrotherapy for the last number of years. From the moment you enter you are made to feel at ease in a relaxed and caring environment. The staff are all friendly and very welcoming. The treatment is carried out by a qualified practitioner who talks to me throughout and explains if there have been any noticeable changes since my last visit. She also provides me with information on foods to avoid or to include in my diet. Nutritional and food supplements are also available, with advice on the products that are beneficial. With Synergy Healthcare you get the whole package which is why I always return”
P.Gardiner, County Down
What is Colon Hyrdrotherapy?
Colon hydrotherapy (also known as Colonic Irrigation) is an internal bath of warm filtered water. It helps cleanse the colon of accumulated faecal matter, mucoid deposits, gas and toxins. Such techniques were first recorded in 1500BC and have been used in traditional and naturopathic medicine since that time.
Why is it beneficial?
The colon is the most important organ for maintaining good health and malfunction can lead to 80% of all diseases. If the colon is not functioning properly neither will any other part of the body.
Modern day diet and our fast lifestyle have led to few of us having ‘a healthy bowel’. The result of this can lead to bowel movement being slowed down and overgrowth of bad bacteria and yeast (e.g. Candida) in the colon, which leads to re-absorption of soluble wastes, toxins and parasites into the blood stream. This in turn can lead to serious bloating, bad skin, lethargy and general ill health.
Colonic hydrotherapy can treat many conditions of the colon as well as improve general health.
Conditions of the colon that respond well:
- Constipation
- Excessive Bloating
- Flatulence
- Intestinal Parasites
- Haemorrhoids
- Diverticulitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Candida
Conditions that respond well to the general cleansing of toxins and old accumulated faecal matter:
- ME/ Fatigue
- Headache
- PMT
- Halitosis
- Systemic Candida
- Food Allergies
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Asthma
It can also help in lethargy, depression and schizophrenia (which have also been linked to food intolerance and the build up of toxins)
The Colon
The colon or bowel is an important part of the digestive system. It is approximately 1.5 meters in length and about 5cms in diameter. In health, it is populated by billions of friendly bacteria which assist in detoxifying waste, synthesizing certain vitamins and help us guard against infection. These bacteria make up to 70% of the dry weight of faecal matter. Stress, sugar, coffee, acid forming foods (processed foods and ones high in sugar), alcohol, heavy metals ( lead, mercury, aluminum ) and many other factors lead to the proliferation of unfriendly bacteria, Candida albicans being one of them. Once the balance of bacteria changes from friendly to unfriendly, the colon starts to experience problems. Colon Hydrotherapy will create a healthier and balanced environment in the bowel where good bacteria can flourish.
What will a Colonic do to the Colon?
- It will cleanse the colon by breaking down toxic material so it can no longer harm your body or inhibit elimination of waste.
- It will exercise the colon muscles: the build up of toxic debris weakens the colon and impairs it’s functioning. With this method it utilizes a pulsing action in the colon, which works as internal massage, which enables the colon to reshape and strengthen making it more efficient.
- It will reshape the Colon: when problem conditions exist in the colon, they tend to alter its shape that in turn causes more problems. Again with the pulsing action this helps to eliminate bulging pockets of wasted and narrowed spastic constrictions, finally enabling the colon to resume its natural shape.
- It will stimulate Reflex Points: the colon connects to every system and organ of the body by reflex points thereby affecting the corresponding body parts in a beneficial way.
What is involved?
Conducted by a trained practitioner, filtered water at a carefully regulated temperature is introduced into the rectum. With special massage techniques, the water begins to soften any deposits and cleanse the colon of faecal matter which is piped away with the waste water. The whole process takes about 40 minutes. The modesty of the patients is preserved to the utmost during the process. It is not painful but some people experience a little discomfort on occasions.
Who will administer my colonic?
All our trained practitioners are registered female nurses. They have been trained to administer colonics and give advice on diet, lifestyle and food intolerances.
Is it safe?
Yes. Equipment is sterilized using hospital approved sterillisation solutions which kill all prevalent bacteria, viruses and fungi in minutes. Countless thousands of colonics have been given safely, the water pressure is very low, so there is no danger of bowel perforations, and the water used is pre-filtered. Unlike regular use of laxatives, colonic hydrotherapy is non habit-forming, and improves colon muscle tone.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is there anything I need to do to get ready for a Colonic?
The therapist can assess the condition of the colon more accurately if you present yourself under what are normal dietary conditions. If suffering from severe constipation, glycerin suppositories or laxatives (available from any pharmacy) are recommended the evening before and on the day of the treatment.
What can I expect to feel afterwards?
Many clients have reported higher energy levels, clearer skin and brighter eyes, relief from gas, improved elimination throughout the kidney, skin and bowel, and overall a better working bowel.
Can I work directly after a Colonic?
Certainly. People often come in their lunch hour and return to work.
How do I know if I need Colonics or if I have toxic material in my bowel?
Common signs include tiredness, weight gain, constipation, diarrhoea, headaches, gas, bloating and skin conditions.
Will Colonics clear up my skin?
If the toxins are not being eliminated through the bowel due to a build up of faecal matter, the body will then try to use the skin, as it is another organ of elimination. Cleansing and healing the colon diminishes the burden placed upon the skin as well as the other organs of elimination.
Can I have a Colonic during pregnancy?
We do not recommend colonic hydrotherapy during the first 18 weeks of pregnancy.
Does having a menstrual period at the time affect it?
No, in fact it is usually a good time to receive a treatment as your body is already cleansing. Many of our patients report pain relief of menstrual cramping, or less bloating.
How many Colonics will I need?
This will vary with the individual and his/her condition. Experience has shown positive changes at the third and fourth colonic. Deposits built up in a lifetime cannot be shifted in one of two treatments. After an initial course of 3-6 colonics many patients find it beneficial to come for regular colonics every few months.
Please note Colonics should only be used as part of a general health program. If you are suffering from diarrhoea or severe abdominal pain a consultation at our IBS Clinic is recommended.