Radiant Living by Vickie Gibbs
Certified Colon Hydrotherapist & Certified Holistic Health Counselor
614-833-3884
"Experience the Power of Health"
Colon hydrotherapy is a method of removing waste from the large intestine, without the use of drugs. By introducing filtered water into the colon, the waste is softened and loosened, resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis. This process is repeated a few times during a session.
The colon has been referred to as the sewer system of the body. It is the place where we store the waste material that most of us would rather not think about. A healthy colon produces Vitamins B, and K and absorbs water. A healthy digestive tract helps support a healthy immune system.
"The elimination of undigested food and other waste is as important to health as the proper digestion of food," says gastrointestinal surgeon Leonard Smith, M.D. "Waste ferments and rots when it remains in the digestive system too long. That leads to the proliferation of bacterial toxins that trigger fatigue, headaches, and more."
Colon hydrotherapy can remove up to 20 pounds of stagnant waste, eliminating toxic buildup to allow for better absorption of nutrients (and significant weight loss!).
What is a Colon Hydrotherapy Session Like?
A session is a comfortable experience for most people, however, if discomfort is experienced, the session can be stopped at any time. Techniques utilized allow a small amount of water to flow into the colon, gently stimulating the colon's natural peristaltic action to release softened waste. The inflow of a small amount of water and the release of waste may be repeated several times. The removal of waste should encourage better colon function and elimination.
During a session most clothing can be kept on and you will be draped, or a gown might be worn to ensure modesty. Your dignity is always maintained.
The number of colon hydrotherapy sessions required will depend on the individual. Every person's goals will differ. Just as some people exercise on a daily basis to tone and tighten their outer body, some people also have their own ongoing cleansing, toning and rebuilding regimen for their inner body. Colon hydrotherapy could be used as part of any regular maintenance program.
Modern colon irrigation equipment is manufactured through compliance with strict federal guidelines that dictate rigorous accountability. Disposable single-use rectal tubes are used
and the facility is immaculate.
Colon irrigation may not be for everyone please check with your physician or health care practitioner prior to your session.
$75 for the first session $60 each additional session The number of colon hydrotherapy sessions required will depend on the individual. Gift Certificates are also available Call (614) 833-3884 to schedule your session. No credit cards please.
INFRARED SAUNA-now offered at Radiant Living
“In today‘s world where we are all exposed to toxins in the air and water, as well as through medications, vaccines and dental work, it is vital to integrate a detoxification regimen into one’s daily life. Whereas chelation therapy can be very expensive, difficult to administer and cause negative side effects, Sunlight Saunas™ are a non-toxic, no side-effect way of ridding the body of harmful pollutants, especially heavy metals. Detoxification is important because it strengthens the body’s immune system and helps the body’s biochemical processes function efficiently so that we are better able to digest the nutrients in our foods. Detoxification has also been proven to be helpful with colitis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, auto-immune disease, immune deficiency states, autism, ADD and ADHD. Sunlight Saunas™ are different than regular saunas because the infrared light waves penetrate facial and muscular tissue, helping to rid the body of toxins that are stored in deeper layers than the simple sweat glands that are activated in a conventional sauna. In addition, the cardiovascular cleansing properties of the Sunlight Saunas™ allow the circulatory system to have increased circulation and oxygenation while lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.”
by Dr. Rachel West
Historical View of Colon Hydrotherapy
Historians tell us that the practice of Colon Hydrotherapy, or in its most basic form, the enema was first used by the Egyptians. The Ebers Papyrus, of the 14th century B.C., and the Edwin Smith Papyrus B.C., both mention enemas and give directions for the use of the enema.
The Essene Gospel of the third century stated, "The uncleanness within is greater than the uncleanness without. And he who cleanses himself without, but remains unclean within, is like a tomb that outward is painted fair, but is within full of all manner of horrible uncleannesses and abominations."
By the late 19th Century and early 20th Century, with the advent of rubber, the enema slowly gave way to colon hydrotherapy equipment.
Dr. Kellogg reported in the 1917 Journal of American Medicine that in the treatment of gastrointestinal disease in over 40,000 cases, he had used surgery in only twenty cases. The rest were helped as a result of cleansing the bowels, diet, and exercise.
Colon hydrotherapy gained the attention of James A. Wiltsie, M.D., who contended that "our knowledge of the normal and abnormal physiology of the colon, and of its pathology and management, had not kept pace with that of many organs and systems of the body." He went on to say, "As long as we continue to assume that the colon will take care of itself, just that long will we remain in complete ignorance of perhaps the most important source of ill health in the whole body."
