HydroSan Colon Hydrotherapy Equipment

 Home | Back to Equipment | Enemas | Hydrosan | Libbe | Libbe Info | Q2 Foot Detox | Q2 Be Aware | Q2 Info | Sauna | Sauna - Be Aware | Sauna Benifits

Introduction to the Hydrosan:



Many people want to understand these 3 forms of hydrotherapy; colon hydrotherapy, colemas and enemas. "Hydro-" means water and all three are a form of water therapy. Each introduces water into the colon or large intestine and allows water and waste to exit. In each therapy, water has the potential to reach the cecum or beginning of the ascending colon.

The ascending colon is the beginning of the large intestine and is located in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. The ileo-cecal valve connects the cecum, or lower portion of the ascending colon, to the ileum of the small intestine. The appendix is in the lowest portion of the cecum below the ileo-cecal valve.

Colon size in volume is approximately 1 gallon. This varies depending on the size and condition of the individual. It does not take the exact amount of water the colon holds in order to cleanse the whole colon. The water and massage stimulate peristalsis, a muscle response, before the entire tract is filled. Sometimes the material will eliminate by the stimulation not just the volume. The key is to get the muscles working. The water pressure with each type of hydrotherapy whether by gravity or controlled pressure is under 1-2 pounds per square inch (psi). Most often it is less than 1 pound psi. All are safe levels of pressure.

The water moves in and around the contents of the colon and helps soften, loosen, rinse and hydrate it. The muscles respond to the water and optional abdominal massage. Peristalsis or the involuntary expansion and contract of the intestinal muscles can be strengthened each time the muscles respond. Many people are impacted, dehydrated, in spasm, gaseous, have extra length of intestines, coiling of the intestines, adhesions, or locked or lethargic muscles. Hence, the water does not go around the colon immediately and easily. Whatever system used, people work on getting the contents out little by little.

Following are descriptions of the 3 hydrotherapies.

Colon Hydrotherapy: Colonics, colonic irrigation, colon therapy, high colonic and entero-lavage are synonyms for colon hydrotherapy and occasionally the terms are used interchangeably.

Colon Hydrotherapy uses equipment to introduce water into the large intestines or colon and release waste and water. Two kinds of equipment exist. One is the "closed-tube pressure" system. The other is the "open-basin tank" system. Water filters are used with both machines. Equipment can have from 2-6 filters. Two to 4 filters are installed for the hot and cold water lines. UV light and activated carbon/charcoal filters are also used additionally with some equipment.

Water temperature can be controlled with the temperature gauge. The water is generally kept close to body temperature. Temperatures can be alternated between hot and cold for additional therapeutic effects.

Closed-tube pressure colon hydrotherapy system:

We have two kinds of equipment . #1. is a closed-tube pressure system. The water pressure can be adjusted at a constant rate on each inflow which means it can go in very slow. This is usually set 1/4 to per square inch (psi).

The time of one session is 40 minutes.

The speculum is the instrument that is inserted into the anus that allows the water to flow in and/or out. The speculum for the pressure machine is 3/4" in diameter and 6" long. The speculum is inserted 2-3" into the colon.The water line attaches to a T joint on the top of the speculum. The waste line is joined at the end of the speculum. The water and waste line are separate and approximately 3' in length. The other ends of the water and waste line are attached to the machine. The water line connects to the incoming water line on the machine and the waste line attaches to the illuminated glass viewing tube.

The waste goes out the speculum into the disposable waste line through to the illuminated glass viewing tube. This is the point of opportunity to observe what comes out of the intestines. The equipment is plumbed into the sewer system after it passes through the viewing tube.

The water flows in only, then is released on request by the client with a feeling of fullness in the abdomen or on the judgment of the therapist. Then water and waste material can exit. The recipient remains on the treatment table throughout the process. The sessions
consists of a series of inflows and outflows, not a continuous inflow/outflow of water and the potential of continuous outflow of waste in the open-basin systems and colemas.

Volume of Water:

Studies on the volume of water that is introduced into the colon during an entire colon hydrotherapy session show the range of water to be from 2-6 liters or quarts.
One practitioner that has a flow-meter on her equipment finds some individuals only take up to 40 ounces on 1 inflow. The majority of people do not exceed 70 ounces on one inflow. The upper range on one inflow can be 110 ounces . This is usually reached only after several treatments and only by 20% of the people.

Position of Recipient:

The standard position for colon hydrotherapy sessions is resting on the back with knees comfortable laying on small pillows.

Bodywork:

The therapist may use abdominal massage, acupressure, lymphatic drainage, reflexology and other techniques to help loosen waste material and promote muscular response. A electrical hand massager is also very helpful.

Sanitation:

Most tubing and speculums come in germicidal packs and are disposable and thrown out after each session. Sanitizing the viewing tube and/or tanks between treatments is also part of the sterile technique. In our office we use disposables, and they are for single use only.

This system is plumbed according to code with the water and waste lines. Our equipment is FDA approved.

ntroduction to the Hydrosan:

Many people want to understand these 3 forms of hydrotherapy; colon hydrotherapy, colemas and enemas. "Hydro-" means water and all three are a form of water therapy. Each introduces water into the colon or large intestine and allows water and waste to exit. In each therapy, water has the potential to reach the cecum or beginning of the ascending colon.

The ascending colon is the beginning of the large intestine and is located in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. The ileo-cecal valve connects the cecum, or lower portion of the ascending colon, to the ileum of the small intestine. The appendix is in the lowest portion of the cecum below the ileo-cecal valve.

Colon size in volume is approximately 1 gallon. This varies depending on the size and condition of the individual. It does not take the exact amount of water the colon holds in order to cleanse the whole colon. The water and massage stimulate peristalsis, a muscle response, before the entire tract is filled. Sometimes the material will eliminate by the stimulation not just the volume. The key is to get the muscles working. The water pressure with each type of hydrotherapy whether by gravity or controlled pressure is under 1-2 pounds per square inch (psi). Most often it is less than 1 pound psi. All are safe levels of pressure.

The water moves in and around the contents of the colon and helps soften, loosen, rinse and hydrate it. The muscles respond to the water and optional abdominal massage. Peristalsis or the involuntary expansion and contract of the intestinal muscles can be strengthened each time the muscles respond. Many people are impacted, dehydrated, in spasm, gaseous, have extra length of intestines, coiling of the intestines, adhesions, or locked or lethargic muscles. Hence, the water does not go around the colon immediately and easily. Whatever system used, people work on getting the contents out little by little.

Following are descriptions of the 3 hydrotherapies.

Colon Hydrotherapy: Colonics, colonic irrigation, colon therapy, high colonic and entero-lavage are synonyms for colon hydrotherapy and occasionally the terms are used interchangeably.

Colon Hydrotherapy uses equipment to introduce water into the large intestines or colon and release waste and water. Two kinds of equipment exist. One is the "closed-tube pressure" system. The other is the "open-basin tank" system. Water filters are used with both machines. Equipment can have from 2-6 filters. Two to 4 filters are installed for the hot and cold water lines. UV light and activated carbon/charcoal filters are also used additionally with some equipment.

Back to Top

Water temperature can be controlled with the temperature gauge. The water is generally kept close to body temperature. Temperatures can be alternated between hot and cold for additional therapeutic effects.

Closed-tube pressure colon hydrotherapy system:

We have two kinds of equipment . #1. is a closed-tube pressure system. The water pressure can be adjusted at a constant rate on each inflow which means it can go in very slow. This is usually set 1/4 to per square inch (psi).

The time of one session is 40 minutes.

The speculum is the instrument that is inserted into the anus that allows the water to flow in and/or out. The speculum for the pressure machine is 3/4" in diameter and 6" long. The speculum is inserted 2-3" into the colon.The water line attaches to a T joint on the top of the speculum. The waste line is joined at the end of the speculum. The water and waste line are separate and approximately 3' in length. The other ends of the water and waste line are attached to the machine. The water line connects to the incoming water line on the machine and the waste line attaches to the illuminated glass viewing tube.

The waste goes out the speculum into the disposable waste line through to the illuminated glass viewing tube. This is the point of opportunity to observe what comes out of the intestines. The equipment is plumbed into the sewer system after it passes through the viewing tube.

The water flows in only, then is released on request by the client with a feeling of fullness in the abdomen or on the judgment of the therapist. Then water and waste material can exit. The recipient remains on the treatment table throughout the process. The sessions
consists of a series of inflows and outflows, not a continuous inflow/outflow of water and the potential of continuous outflow of waste in the open-basin systems and colemas.

Volume of Water:

Studies on the volume of water that is introduced into the colon during an entire colon hydrotherapy session show the range of water to be from 2-6 liters or quarts.
One practitioner that has a flow-meter on her equipment finds some individuals only take up to 40 ounces on 1 inflow. The majority of people do not exceed 70 ounces on one inflow. The upper range on one inflow can be 110 ounces . This is usually reached only after several treatments and only by 20% of the people.

Position of Recipient:

The standard position for colon hydrotherapy sessions is resting on the back with knees comfortable laying on small pillows.

Bodywork:

The therapist may use abdominal massage, acupressure, lymphatic drainage, reflexology and other techniques to help loosen waste material and promote muscular response. A electrical hand massager is also very helpful.

Sanitation:

Most tubing and speculums come in germicidal packs and are disposable and thrown out after each session. Sanitizing the viewing tube and/or tanks between treatments is also part of the sterile technique. In our office we use disposables, and they are for single use only.

This system is plumbed according to code with the water and waste lines. Our equipment is FDA approved.

Back to Top

Additional Services | Colon Hydrotherapy | Did You Know | Equipment | Forms | Formulas | Gratitude | Inate Interior Design | Kangen Water | News Letters | Product Info | Referrals | Session Rates | Simple 2 Gourmet | Success Stories | Vaccines | Why Water | Change Your Water Change Your Life | Contact Us | Home