Colonic Hydrotherapy

[justfortummies]

Hello IBS sufferers . Can I ask if any of you have had colonic hydrotherapy treatment and, if so, how you found the experience. Did it help your IBS symptoms, especially the bloating. Thank you. Linda

[dotty423]

Hi. I had a course of Colonic Hydrotherapy and, although it felt good to lose all the toxic stuff, it did not help my IBS. In fact I had a bad experience shortly after one of the sessions!

[justfortummies in reply to dotty423]

Thank you very much Dotty. Did the therapist advise any probiotic capsules, digestive enzymes to help?

[dotty423 in reply to justfortummies]

No - she just wanted me to book more sessions!

[justfortummies in reply to dotty423]

That's a shame, because so much more can be done. Some colonic hydrotherapists offer just the colonic hydrotherapy treatment. A more experienced practitioner would recommend supplements to help, and offer aftercare advice.

[physiogirl]

I had my first colonic on Friday! Initially felt really tired however my bloating was much better. Unfortunately this only lasted 24 hrs. She did suggest some probiotics which I have purchased. I would advise purchasing symprove and not bothering with the colonic. Symprove has been produced by Kings who are the UK leads on IBS. I won't be having a colonic again as I also found out that a number of people end up with a perforated bowel!! Wish I'd known all this beforehand. I did combine this with a detox day of juices and soups which targeted the liver. This had a better effect than the colonic and was much cheaper.

[PatV in reply to physiogirl]

What juices and soups do you use to detox? I am desperate!

[physiogirl in reply to PatV]

Here you go!

After getting up:

Lemon Basil Vitamin Water

•1 litre fresh water

•1 lemon, sliced

•5 basil leaves

•pinch Himalayan salt

Instructions: Place your lemon slices, basil leaves and Himalayan salt in your water and allow to sit for 1-12 hours. It can be nice to make this the night before your cleanse to have waiting for you in the fridge when you wake up. The longer you let it sit, the more potent the drink will be. I also added some cucumber and it was delicious!

Why It Works:

•Water: will help to re-hydrate your system after being dehydrated over night.

•Lemon: will kickstart the activity of your liver as well as help to stimulate the emptying of your colon.

•Basil: is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb that will work to help cool and soothe your system which is very important for cleansing and detoxifying.

•Himalayan salt: has all 84 essential trace minerals the body needs to thrive, and it will help to alkalize your body.

Breakfast:

Green Super Smoothie

•1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

•1 cup red leaf lettuce

•2 ribs celery

•1/3 cup parsley

•1/3 cup cilantro

•1 lemon, peeled

•1 inch piece ginger

•1 cup water

Instructions: Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. This wasn’t so great. I didn’t like the taste of the parsley but I drank it. I made double quantities to have half after a gentle water run.

Why It Works:

•Berries: will provide essential antioxidants that are crucial to help protect your liver during detox. They are also rich in fibre which will help to cleanse your colon.

•Red Leaf Lettuce: is a slightly bitter green which will stimulate bile production helping to cleanse and clear the liver and gallbladder.

•Celery: will alkalize your system and provide your body with alkaline minerals.

•Parsley: is going to be supporting your kidneys.

•Cilantro: will help to pull heavy metals from your system.

•Lemon: will boost your liver function and the ginger will help to cleanse and clear your whole digestive tract.

lunch:

Asparagus, Spinach, and Quinoa Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish

2 large yellow onions, chopped

1 bunch asparagus tips

1 teaspoon salt, divided

2 tablespoons plus 3 cups water, divided

1/4 cup quinoa

1 bunch green chard (about 1 pound)

14 cups gently packed spinach (about 12 ounces), any tough stems trimmed

4 cups vegetable broth, store-bought or homemade

Big pinch of cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste

Directions

1.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over high heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add 2 tablespoons water, and cover. Cook, stirring frequently until the pan cools down and then occasionally, always covering the pan again, until the onions are reduced and have a deep caramel color, 25 to 30 minutes.

2.While onions are cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the asparagus tips and blanch for one minute; then drain and transfer asparagus to a bowl full of ice water. Set aside.

3.Meanwhile, combine 3 cups water and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a soup pot or Dutch oven; add quinoa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Trim the white ribs out of the chard (save for another use, such as to add to a stir-fry or other soup). Coarsely chop the chard greens and spinach.

4.When the quinoa has cooked for 15 minutes, stir in the chard greens. Return to a simmer; cover and cook for 10 minutes. When the onions are caramelized, stir a little of the simmering liquid into them; add them to the quinoa along with the spinach, asparagus, broth, and cayenne. Return to a simmer, cover, and cook, stirring once, until the spinach is tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes more.

5.Puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender until perfectly smooth or in a regular blender in batches (return it to the pot). Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Taste, and add more lemon juice if desired. Garnish each bowl of soup with a drizzle of olive oil.

Dinner:

Lentil and Cauliflower Detox Soup:

•1/2 cup dried lentils or quinoa

•1/2 head cauliflower, chopped

•half-inch piece fresh turmeric root, minced fine (or use 1/4 tsp dried)

•2 cups water

•1 tsp cumin powder

•1 tsp paprika

•1/2 tsp onion powder

•1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 garlic clove

•1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions: Place your lentils, cauliflower, turmeric root water and spices in a pot and bring to a boil. Allow to cook for 15-20 minutes or until your lentils are tender. Remove from the heat. Add your apple cider vinegar. Enjoy! I did sub in mung beans instead as I had already sprouted these and they needed using. It is a store house of nutrients and it is a nutrition giving food and they are rich in Vitamin B, C, protein, Manganese and a lot of other essential nutrients required for effective functioning of the human health.

Why It Works:

•Lentils: will provide your body will the needed amino acids so that it can detox properly.

•Cauliflower: is a cruciferous vegetable which means it is rich in sulfur compounds. These compounds are amazing for protecting the body from cancer as well as aiding in efficient liver detox.

•Turmeric root: contains a compound called curcumin which helps to slow down phase one liver detox, and stimulate phase two. This is a good thing because for most people phase two liver detox can be sluggish and this can lead to poor detoxification.

•The apple cider vinegar: will help to cleanse your whole system including your liver, gallbladder and digestive system.

Then, before bed I tried a warmed milky soya drink which had been infused with ginger and cardamon with 1tsp of tumeric added pre-drinking

Enjoy!!!

[PatV in reply to physiogirl]

thanks!

[LDupree]

My husband had good success using Slippery Elm bark capsules with probiotics and digestive enzymes.

[physiogirl]

Check out symprove too. It's been produced by Kings college specifically for its. It is expensive but I plan in getting it after I've finished my current one.