After a colonic treatment you can expect to feel lighter,cleansed and even have more energy.
Sometimes however, because of toxic overload due to chronc constipatin or ill health, fatigue or symptoms of a headache may be experienced with the first treatment or even with the second. If this happens , drink more water and rest for a short period.
As a direct result of the amount of water passing through your colon, some of it will inevietably be absorbed through the bladder.You will feel the need to urinate a bit more for the following few hours- this is great to help flush the kidney also,don't forget to keep drinking water as it helps to rehydrate you and keep future stools soft and regular.
You may find that there is no bowel movement for a day or two, the reason is that the colon has been cleared of most of the solid waste and will take a few meals to resume normal bowel movements.
To optimise the benefits of your recent colonic, a diet of fruits , soups, salads,chicken and fish for the next few days is advisable. Rich and or heavy food should be limited directly after treatment. Avoid alcohol and other gas forming foods for a few days.
We advocate taking a good strain of pro-biotic or acidophilus to replace the intestinal flora removed from the gut by the irrigation of the bowel.Pro-biotics are the good bacteria that maintains the balance in the body.
How often to have a colonic depends on your initial digestive complaint, discuss this with your therapist. Usually after a course it is recommended twice a year or whenever you feel the toxic load returning . A change in the seasons, especially after Christmas is a good time for a clear out to start the new year lighter and more invigorated.