Patient is Sitting in a Reclined Position

The Cleansing Center utilizes the latest in Colon Hydrotherapy technology. Featuring the 2009 LIBBE Open System Device.
The LIBBE affords our patients PRIVACY, SAFETY, SANITARY & EFFECTIVE colonic sessions.

Colonics are a great way to prepare for Colonoscopy. SEE LINK: Colonoscopy Preparation

Muscles become atrophied from impaction.

Colonics remove feces and induce peristaltic activity; returning circulation.

The Open System Rectal Nozzle on Right (THIS IS ONE WE USE); the Closed system Nozzle on Left	Patients can view feces as it is released	Patient inserts rectal nozzle themselves in PRIVATE	Class II FDA Medical Device operated by medical professionals under the direction of a physician

Bad food choices and ineffective medicines can not repair a sick impacted colon

It is normal for one to have one or two soft, formed easily passed bowel movements a day, without any effort or straining. The British term is a "bowel action," and literally one should be able to evacuate promptly and easily. A healthy bowel movement is 18-24” long by 1 ½ - 2” wide and leaves little to no residue on the toilet tissue.

This is not the case for most Americans, some of whom have the best "bathroom libraries" in the world, and some of whom actually reserve this time for reading the daily newspaper-cover to cover. The habit of reading in the bathroom is simply a reflection of inadequate function.

It is not healthy if you don't have 1 – 3 bowel movements per day, need to take a laxative, strain when defecating, have clay like stools or stools that are watery, round, dry, thin or intensely putrid.

Patients with colorectal or anorectal problems are generally unaware of how their own bowel habits may vary from normal. Since their problems usually stem from childhood, representing lifelong habits, and since they have no standards for comparison, most patients assume that their function is normal.

Notice areas of sick atrophied colon that are pinched together making it difficult to fully evacuate

	Colon from autopsy with approx 60 lbs of impacted feces	Who knows what's inside you?

Most patients who develop colon cancer, diverticulosis (50% of Americans who are 40 years old & 80% of Americans who are 80 years old), diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fistula and fissure have had a lifelong history of difficulty with their bowels.

Colonics May be the Answer for you!

The Open System Colonic is a modern alternative to the centuries old practice of colon hydrotherapy. This system quickly, safely and effectively evacuates the colon and re-establishes blood flow to areas of colon that have become atrophied and lost blood flow; without the electrolyte disturbances and discomfort associate with laxatives.

95% of Americans are carrying around an extra 5-20 lbs of fecal matter in their large intestines that is leeching toxins into their systems and making them look fat. With proper nutrition and retraining of the large intestine with colonics, people are able to fully evacuate their colons without the assistance of chemicals.

A typical colonic session lasts approximately 25-40 minutes and uses 4-12 gallons of water. The client sits in an ergonomically designed cushioned fiberglass recliner with an incorporated basin, direct sewage drainage hookup and built in exhaust system.

A small speculum is attached to a plastic hose which connects to the Colon Irrigation Unit; the patient inserts (in private) the other end of the rectal nozzle 1 1/2 inches into their rectum (the rectal nozzle is very small- only the diameter of a pencil); while sitting back in our ergonomically designed colonic chair over the collection basin. Then the patient drapes a hospital gown over the lower half of their body and calls the therapist back in the room to start the water flow.

The patient’s colon is lavaged with water that induces peristaltic contractions in the colon. The patient expels fecal matter out of the anus around the speculum, into the colonic unit basin and through a clear plastic viewing tube.

Water volume and temperature safety ranges are preset within the unit with numerous shut off mechanisms preventing possible excessive temperatures or volume of water from entering the patient's rectum. Patient has limited control over temperature (80-104 F) and pressure (0-1psi) for personal preference.

Colon hydrotherapy is a way to not only clean out the contents of your entire large intestine but a way to retrain your colon and restore blood flow, to areas that may have become atrophied from impacted feces, to help your body regain its natural ability to fully evacuate your colon.

Colonic Follow up: How many sessions do you need?

Statistics indicate that Americans spend billions of dollars on digestive aids that do not resolve the problems. For many, years of poor nutritional choices has caused damage to colon function leading to problems throughout the GI tract. For these folks, colonics and changing your diet might repair the damage. Not only might colonics help repair the damage to your digestive tract by helping clear impaction and stimulating return of blood flow to atrophied areas of the colon; colonics can help many lose 5 to 15 lbs of fecal material they carry around as a result of a sick colon.

In an attempt to determine what has caused your digestion issues we have narrowed down the most common causes of constipation / poor motility:

1) Lactose Intolerance: COMPLETELY AVOID all dairy for 30 days.
2) Lack of fiber: consume bulk forming fiber (Psyllium Husk Powder aka Metamucil) 20 minutes before each meal and consume high fiber fruit four times a day.
3) Inadequate consumption of fluids: consume 8 cups of water 8 times a day
4) Over consumption of animal protein: limit animal protein consumption to no more than 6oz per day.
5) Atrophied / Weak Colon / Deformed Colon: get 2 colonics per week for 8 weeks (
6) Deficiency of natural flora (bacteria are damaged by antibiotics, laxatives, heavy metals, surgeries, or colonoscopies): consume probiotics (available at Whole Foods) every day for 8 weeks.

What to do:

• Even though you have a bowel movement everyday: if you have gas, bloating, abdominal distention or acid reflux that are unresolved you may require regular weekly or biweekly colonic sessions until colon pockets have had the opportunity to completely empty and allowed adequate blood flow to return to the area.

• If you have a daily bowel movement (or numerous bowel movements that total) 12-18 inches long and are 1 ½ - 2” in diameter you should consider having two colonics back to back (two days in a row) followed by four colonics per year for optimum health and continue your diet as is.

• If you have a daily bowel movement that is between six and 12 inches long and are 1 ½ - 2” in diameter you should consider having two colonics back to back (two days in a row) followed by a colonic once a week for 3 weeks and then a session once a month for the following three months.

Patient should make Cleansing Center staff suggested modifications in diet and follow up with your primary care physician for radiological studies for a CT scan or x-ray with barium enema if digestive disorders do not resolve.

• If you have a daily bowel movement that is less than six inches long or is less than 1” thick or have stools that are round & solid or frequent diarrhea you should consider having two colonics back to back (two days in a row) followed by a colonic twice a week for six weeks followed up with a session twice a month for following three months, and then a session once a month for an additional three months.

Patient should make Cleansing Center staff suggested modifications in diet and follow up with your primary care physician for radiological studies for a CT scan or and x-ray with barium enema if digestive disorders do not resolve.

• If you have bowel movements less than 5 times per week or have long term digestive issues such as chronic constipation/diarrhea, chronic bloating or acid reflux disease you should consider having two colonic sessions back to back (two days in a row) followed by a colonic twice a week for 8 weeks followed up with a colonic once a week for four months and then once a week for six months.

Patient should make Cleansing Center staff suggested modifications in diet and follow up with your primary care physician for radiological studies for a CT scan or x-ray with barium enema if digestive disorders do not resolve.

Patient should consume probiotics (available at Whole Foods) every day for 8 weeks; consume 8 cups of water a day; consume bulk forming fiber (Psyllium Husk Powder aka Metamucil) 20 minutes before each meal for 8 weeks and consume high fiber foods with fruit and vegetables four times a day; limit animal protein consumption to no more than 6oz per day.

These guidelines are meant to repair atrophied colons to eliminate many digestive issues. Please consult you primary care physician and GI doctor for specific medical advice relating to your condition to determine what is appropriate for you.

Colonics are a great way to prepare for Colonoscopy. SEE LINK: Colonoscopy Preparation

We will supply patients with receipts to submit to your insurance company. Please consult staff and give accurate detailed history of digestive disorders to insure accurate billing codes.

NEW PATIENTS PRINT & FILL OUT THESE FORMS & BRING TO YOUR FIRST COLONIC

DISCUSS ANY IDEAS YOU MIGHT CONSIDER FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE WITH YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN. THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVISE FOR YOU!!

Doctor's Opinions on High Colonics

“Colon hydrotherapy eliminates from the bowel the accumulated waste material which may get absorbed. If this absorption takes place, it overwhelms the other purification organs such as the liver, the kidneys, the skin, and the lungs. The toxin deposition which becomes lodged throughout the body's tissues and cells becomes capable of triggering a variety of illnesses,” says rheumatologist Dr. Arthur E. Brawer, MD.

 

“I am very well acquainted with the colon’s functions, and my true belief is that colon hydrotherapy is the perfect cleansing medium for preparing the patient for colonoscopy. It’s a much better way of getting the human colon ready for an operation than having a patient swallow a gallon of that presurgery solution known as ‘Colon-Go-Lytely.' Moreover, seriously ill patients tend to be chronically constipated which results in generalized toxemia. It turns out that colon hydrotherapy is the gentlest and most effective treatment for a constipation problem. I also believe that normally healthy people will find it valuable to take colon hydrotherapy every couple of months in order to experience how well one feels when the colon is truly empty. It’s a fact that most people fail to fully evacuate the colon, something they don’t realize. People undergoing colon hydrotherapy on a prevention basis, are quite surprised at how much waste is removed by the procedure. Without reservation, my wish is to see it become an established procedure for many kinds of gastrointestinal problems. If medical centers, hospitals, and clinics installed colon hydrotherapy departments, they would find such departments just as efficacious for patients as their present treatment areas which are devoted to physiotherapy, Such is my belief, and I do endorse this therapeutic program.” Leonard Smith, MD

 

“Colon hydrotherapy is the perfect specific procedure to eliminate constipation and restore normal bowel function. My approach to medical practice is to balance the GI tract using stool testing. I find various pathologies relating to bacteria, yeast, parasites, and other organisms of this nature. A lot of disease comes from imbalances in the colon, as manifested by inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, autoimmune diseases, allergies, multiple sclerosis, and certainly constipation. Such imbalances can be corrected by means of colon hydrotherapy, herbal supplements, and diet. There is no question about the huge difference a health professional can bring to the patient by utilizing colon hydrotherapy plus other complementary and alternative methods of healing.” says Dr. Paul Flashner, MD. former general surgeon and emergency medicine specialist.

 

“I’ve had a colon hydrotherapy device in my office for 25 year. My present staff person who dispenses colon hydrotherapy under my jurisdiction uses it for all types of patient difficulties. The basic concepts of the science has not changed much in the last 25 years; however, the colon hydrotherapy equipment has improved immensely. How the equipment works so effectively is nothing short of astounding. Registered with the FDA, current colon hydrotherapy equipment is safe. It contains temperature-controlled water mixing and back flow prevention valves, plus pressure and temperature sensors, and built-in chemical sanitizing units. Water purification units frequently are installed as well. Disposable single-use rectal Nozzles, and/or speculae are employed routinely for sterility,” states Michael Gerber, MD, of Reno, Nevada.

 

“Cleaning the colon markedly assists the functioning of the male bladder and prostate organs. Colon hydrotherapy given to men at two-week intervals for three times to start and then maintained every four weeks for an unlimited period does resolve prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia. From my files, I can offer up several hundred case studies which testify to that fact.”states Emil S. Sayegh, MD.

 

“I have found over the years that cancer patients who are not doing well usually are toxic and not being cleansed. They certainly are in need of colon hydrotherapy. I do recommend that most of my cancer patients take colon hydrotherapy or ‘colonic irrigations’ because they often improve by having such treatment. Liver cancer in particular shows benefit from colon hydrotherapy, but any internal tumors show effectual change too. It’s better than an enema, which is merely a lower bowel cleanse, as opposed to a colonic which is a thorough cleanse of the entire bowel. It’s similar to comparing the diagnostic efficacy of a sigmoidoscopy of the short end of the bowel to a colonoscopy which takes in the whole bowel. An enema only goes so far. Colon hydrotherapy is the best cleansing and detoxifier for the gastrointestinal tract that anybody would want. I do promote its use.” advises oncologist and homeopath Douglas Brodie, MD, of Reno, Nevada

 

“Frequently while performing colonoscopy, I see that the patient is cleaned out from above but below the diverticular still contain fecaliths, those small turds remaining in pockets formed on the gut mucosa. They indicate the presence of an unhealthy colon, and over 50% of Americans possess diverticulosis colae. When inflamed, gastroenterologists called them diverticulitis colae, which can be serious by creating fistulas. Some people then will evacuate through their bladders. With patients for whom I perform colonoscopy, about one third of them over the age of fifty who are otherwise cleaned above, still show residual stools sitting in these gut mucosa pockets. Some have held onto the stool pockets for decades. A toxic dumpsite like this is dangerous for them by the elevated concentration of poisons stored in the dumpsite. Cancer can develop! A good cleanout by use of colon hydrotherapy is excellent treatment. I recommend that people undertake colon hydrotherapy for themselves. Clean out the body’s pipes. And by all means, I prefer my patients undergo colon hydrotherapy the morning of a colonoscopy. It’s a safe way to cleanse the gut. It’s a healing technique for the relief of irritable bowel syndrome with gas and bloating, chronic constipation, abdominal discomfort, and many other GI tract problems” Says Board certified as a gastroenterologist since 1972, Robert Charm, MD, of Walnut Creek, California

 

“I support the use of colon hydrotherapy and do occasionally refer my patients to undertake this treatment. It may be the best way to detoxify them.” Frank Shallenberger, MD, HMD, of Carson City, Nevada.

 

“For some patients with chronic constipation or extensive yeast problems, colon hydrotherapy works advantageously to get rid of the physical load of pathology in the gastrointestinal tract. This treatment stimulates the liver and gets rid of the debris that’s sticking to the mucosa. The last time I referred a patient to take colon hydrotherapy was just yesterday. There's hardly a week that goes by which does not see me utilize this treatment for one or more patients.” W. John Diamond, MD, medical director of the Triad Medical Center in Reno, Nevada and coauthor of An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide to Cancer

 

“Colon hydrotherapy is an excellent detoxifier for the overindulgence of alcohol and drug addictions of all kinds. Residues of drugs and other agents in the tissues are eliminated with colon hydrotherapy,” states Dr. James P. Carter, MD, DrPH, MS, of Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Carter is Professor and Head of the Nutrition Section at Tulane University School of Medicine