Colonics

Meistr: oh, yes, probably she doesn't even care about her small appendectomy scar, and she doesn't even think that it can be very sexy to some people 😃

To me, honestly, a small appendectomy scar on a girl's belly is a very sexy anatomical detail... but I understand that not all people have the same tastes.

Bobbee: this video is an italian one... I also wonder why the patient has not a gown... she has just a "tanga", that's not very professional !!

Anyway, I think that she dressed in that way only to make the video more appetible, trendy. I never had a colonic tretment, but I think that in the standard procedure they are dressed in a different way.

Sorry, my english is bad: what does mean DRE??

DRE -- That's Digital Rectal Exam, insertion of the finger in the anus and rectum. Apologies for using the acronym rather than spelling it out.

Again, it's a very fine video.

Ah, ok, thank you: I didn'nt know the acronime: now I do 😃

During the DRE, the italian speaker tells that the patient needs a DRE to check if there are any impaction (fecaloma) inside her rectum: if there are, the operator have to remove it.

She is beautiful, gasp!!

...it's very interesting in my opinion the way the operator-nurse massage her lower abdomen in a circular way, starting from her ascending colon, to her descending colon.

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...it's very interesting in my opinion the way the operator-nurse massage her lower abdomen in a circular way, starting from her ascending colon, to her descending colon.

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Yes, agreed. In fact that's what happens during most colonic sessions.

Also, colon hydrotherapists will generally tell you that you should do that type of thing as self-massage (circular pattern from ascending colon to descending colon) at the time of bowel movements. It's a good practice that promotes full evacuation of the colon during bowel movements and promotes good tone of the colon. You do that while still sitting on the toilet.

Very interesting, Bobbee.

I only miss to see her face during her colonic hydrotherapy! ;-P

I have thought about this as I hear they are very helpful. Does inusrance pay for this?

To be honest I don't know: usually in Italy if your family doctor writes you need a treatment, the insurance partially pays for that: on the other hand, not all treatments can be paid by the insurance. I don't know how does it work in the USA.

To the best of my knowledge, it is rare for insurance to pay for the cost of colonics.

I know that my insurance does not.

I think of colonics in the same way that I think of massage: Good for me, but costly. So I meter them out carefully.

I have had two colonics, both of the open system type. I enjoyed both of them and yes, they do make you very relaxed. I've been told that we all hold a lot of tension in our stomachs and bowels and these seem to be very good at reducing this. I do wish I could someday have one of the closed system types. I've looked at the newhealthresources web site and the idea of someone else inserting that specula deeply into my rectum is very exciting.

The video is VERY cool!

It appears to me that the thong/tanga is of the material used in disposable gowns and was probably used to maintain the patient's privacy. She's very cute and while I (we?) might prefer to see her au natuarale, that's our voyeurism, not the demonstration's goal.

I've only had closed system colonics. One "old style" system in NYC from a (Swedish, I think) therapist who had a vintage custom-made system with a 15 gallon tank on the wall. Her clients included Metropolitan Opera singers who swore they sang better after a treatment. After my treatment she offered a prostate massage which I regret declining.

More recently I went to a truly unique therapist. She was a licensed therapist who was also a beautiful, professional dominatrix. She operated from her Chicago townhouse, with an official therapy room in half of the basement and a dungeon in the other half. Many of her clinical clients were professional athletes from the major Chicago sports franchises. If you were there for "both," the colonic was much more interesting, as was the "therapy" that followed! Unfortunately (selfishly) she is no longer in business there, as far as I know.

...here one more colonic video ona female patient: she seems very relaxed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXBtGAYIesU&feature=channel

..to be honest I never had colonic irrigation, but I'd like to try it. I think it must be a very deep and relaxing sensation.

I've had dozens of colonics in the last 6 years or so. If done properly by a skilled therapist using a closed system, it's a real treat. A girlfriend convinced me to give it a try several years back, so I went. I was extremely nervous the first time. I got one look at the speculum the therapist said she was going to insert up my butt and I almost chickened out right there. The speculum looks like a white wedding candle( 1" in diameter) No lie. But I braved it and I'm glad I did. That speculum didn't hurt one bit going in(thanks to plenty of K-Y),and I didn't have nearly as much cramping as I've had with bag enemas. Basically all you have to do is lay on your back all warm and relaxed while an attractive therapist massages your lower belly and controls the machine. When you can't hold any more water, just tell her and she'll open the valve and let all the crap go down a waste hose. It's amazing at how much waste any given person can release during one session. People with bad diets like myself stand to benefit the most.

I'm looking forward to my first colonic, I'd really like a consistent therapist.

I never had a colonic but my old neighbor used to operate a clinic called "colon health". After she moved away, there was a box of junk in her garage, mostly just junk but there was a audio tape of an interview in which she explained how the procedure was done.

I also have a homemade colonic machine that works very well.

I tried it once on the recommendation of a friend, not unpleasent but not at all erotic either. The worst part was on the way home it hit that all of the water had not been removed by the machine. The cramps set in and I barely made it home, must had had at least 2 quarts left in me. Make sure its all out before you leave the office.

I have had at least a dozen or so colonics but I found them uncomfortable due to the speculuum used put pressure on a fissure and this became very uncomfortable. I suggest that if you are going to experience a colonic to share with the specialist that you either have a hemmroidal condition or that you have fissures if this is the case before you start the colonic.

I've had several colonics, and regardless of negative publicity many health professionals give this therapy, I think it's very beneficial for most healthy persons. Most doctors who discourage the use of colonics do so because they're afraid an individual will have electrolyte balance problems, or perhaps good bacteria can be lost because of the large amounts of water used. What they're forgetting, is that with routine enemas given at their orders in hospitals, many of the problems they fear most are far more likely to happen. An enema is more uncomfortable than a colonic. There's more cramping, the pressure of the solution going into the rectum is often greater(bowel perforation risk), and the soap used is very irritating and astringent(kills bacteria). If repeated enemas are necessary to completely empty the bowel, there's still the risk of electrolyte balance.

As a nurse, I think it would be a wise idea for all hospitals to have closed system colon hydrotherapy machines readily available for bowel prep before surgery, and routine constipation relief. It would be much more comfortable for the patient, safe, and no risk of a mess to clean up. Insertion of the speculum may be mildly uncomfortable for just a brief moment, but nothing to get worked up about. The risk of bowel perforation is much less because of the machine's pressure safety valve, and no harsh soaps are used, just plain filtered water. Most nurses could probably be trained to give colonics with a minimum of training. I'm positive I could give one, there's really not that much to it.

Though it has to be noted that colonics are not for everyone. People with heart problems shouldn't have colonics, as it can induce arrythmias. Hemorrhoids or recent rectal injury or surgery should also be factors, as the 1" diameter of the speculum could be uncomfortable during insertion. I don't recommend giving colonics to children. Because the width of pediatric speculums meant for the purpose are still a little big in my opinion. Many kids could probably take it OK, but I wouldn't want to run the risk of putting them through something they'll resent having done.

I have had one last week , i must say it was very relaxing

I have been having colonic irrigation for many years now - I always feel very well after a session and I do believe there are health benefits. Mostly I have sessions at health/beauty salons, always with female therapists. I'd quite like to visit a male colonic therapist but haven't managed to find one.

I have thought about having one, but never did. Reading about the clinics here where I live some say they insert the speculum them selves, others say they want you to do it. Why is that? I'd rather just lay back and let someone else do it.

Is there any harmful side effects?

In general, colonics are fine I think - but see warnings from Nurse Nikki below.

Many therapists attempt to minimise your embarrassment by covering you, not massaging etc. This might not be what you prefer!

I have always had the colon therapist insert the speculum. I would not want to do it myself. One way to help them when they insert it is to relax and slow breathe out which helps the anus relax and get wider for the speculum to come in. I have had some colon therapists want me to wear a hospital gown that opens at the back while other colon therapists just have me cover my genitals with a towel. I prefer the towel as I get too hot when wearing the hospital gown as the colon tends to warm my body up.

The insertion of the speculum has nothing to do with the client's preference to have it either inserted by the therapist of yourself.

It has to do with state laws that obviously vary from state to state. Some states allow the therapist to insert it and others require the client to insert it. It has to do with practicing medicine and placing an invasive device. The water going in and out is inconsequential. It all has to do with the speculum insertion because if the client does it, he/she is performing the procedure and the person flowing the water in and out becomes just a facilitator.

A great source for buying the disposable speculum and hose is Clearwater Colon Hydrotherapy, here is a link to their site. http://www.colonhydrotherapy.com/ Make sure you click on the "CATALOG" link, that's the one that has a coffee mug with pencils in it.

I have bought from them in the past, they are a reputable company, and their prices on the disposables are great. If you want to dump thousands on a complete machine, they have those as well.

I've had a few colonics. I've never had a speculum inserted. She just lubed me up then slowly pushed the tube in. As the presure built up she released to coffee and the whole time she messaged my stomach. It felt so

good after. Just felt health! She later on moved away and there's not any one that I know in my area that does them.

Anyone in the UK who is looking for a supplier of disposable packs containing the Speculum, inlet pipe and outlet hose. These can be purchase from AquaClinic for £3.85 + P & P. AquaClinic can be found on eBay on the following link

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4712.m570.l1312&_nkw=colonic+Speculum&_sacat=See-All-Categories.

Its very relaxing, the place we go to has a very informative staff, it has been one of the best hour sessions to have if you have a colonic center near you.