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Colonics
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What is a Clonic? Fecal matter can accumulate and harden in the colon, leading to constipation, lack of absorption of water and nutrients, growth of harmful colon bacteria and yeast and increased absorption of toxins into the bloodstream. Colonics flush the colon in order to clean it and rid it of toxic buildup.
Duration:Lasts 45 minutes to an hour.
Process:
- Consultation: Fill out medical forms and have a consultation with the therapist
- Change: Change into a gown and lie face up on treatment table
- Insertion: Therapist inserts a disposable speculum connected to a hose from a hydrotherapy unit into the anus
- Irrigation: Warm, filtered water is slowly released into the colon, causing the muscles in the colon to contract, pushing waste out through the hose into a closed waste system
- Massage: While maintaining slow and steady irrigation, the therapist will often assist the process with reflexology and/or gentle abdominal massage to facilitate the process
- Bathroom: The therapist leaves the room, and you sit on a toilet to pass any residual water and stools
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- Removes accumulated waste from the colon
- Many doctors do not feel colonics can improve overall health and believe they should only be used before certain medical procedures, such as a colonoscopy, or occasionally for constipation
- Those who are proponents believe the following:
- Helps prevent constipation
- Improves overall health
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- Regulation is inconsistent. Research your state's regulations and look for a spa with trained therapists using FDA-registered equipment
- Should not be administered on individuals with digestive tract diseases, problems or complications unless prescribed by a doctor
- Regular treatments should be avoided if you have heart disease or kidney disease
- Diets high in fiber, low in sugar, and low in red meat avoid problems requiring colonics
- Difference from Enemas
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Fast / Cleanse
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What is a Fast? Purely nourishing yourself through liquid, you will not consume any food. Supplements are taken.
What is a Cleanse? A modified diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, often including various supplements, helps the body go into self-cleaning. It rids itself of dependencies on otherwise unhealthy foods and chemicals like sugar and caffeine, while helping to boost energy levels
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- Acts as an anti-aging regimen
- Reduced water retention
- Quicker muscle repair
- Chemical dependency and allergy riddance
- Increased feeling of agility and leanness
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- Destination Spas and Wellness Centers offer supervised programs, ensuring you get appropriate nutrients
- A week before:
- Exercise every day
- Dry brush your skin and, if possible take a 15 minute sauna every day
- Eliminate caffeine
- Reduce consumption of meat, rice and pasta
- Shift diet to fruits and vegetables
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Manual Lymph Drainage
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What is Manual Lymph Drainage? Therapist uses a gentle pumping technique to cleanse the body. Sometimes it is incorporated into facials and cellulite treatments as well.
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- Eases headaches, sinusitis, bruising, sports injuries and fluid retention
- Gives body a time-out, effecting the autonomic nervous system
- Reduces anxiety and stress
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Refer to Manual Lymph Drainage in the Massage Section
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