1.- INTESTINAL PATHOLOGYA) ConstipationB) DiarrhoeaC) GasesD) DiverticulosisE) Crohn's, ColitisF) Spastic colon2- PATHOLOGY OF THE ORGANS ASSOCIATED BY CONTIGUITYA) BladderB) ProstateC) Female genital systemD) Kidneys - UretersE) Liver - Gallbladder3- EFFECT ON THE SPINAL COLUMNColonichydrotherapy,asaresultofitseffectofloweringthepressureintheabdomen,workstorelaxthosestructureslocated retroperitoneally: the kidneys as well as the musculo-skeletal system.Thismeansthatthemusclesandligamentsinthislumbarareaarefreedup,causinganimprovementinlumbagoandlumbosciaticas. Someauthorseventalkaboutthe‘Healing’effectofthisactionforslippeddisks.Becauseofthearrangementoftheintervertebral articulationsitisknownthatanyalterationinoneareaofthecolumncanbetranslatedtoanother,causingpathologyinotherareas.(The spinal column is a harmonic and changeable whole.)Asaresultofthisitissometimesthecasethatcervicalgiasanddorsalgiashavetheirorigininthelumbarareaandcolonichydrotherapy contributes to their treatment effectively.Anothergeneralresultfromtheapplicationofthetechniquewhichprovidesabeneficialeffectisclinicalimprovementindegenerative arthrosis, also at a vertebral level.4- EFFECT ON THE RETURN CIRCULATIONThebloodandlymphhavelessobstaclesintheabdomenimpedingtheirascentandthisallowstheimprovementofseveralproblems, frequent above all in women and especially if they are suffering from constipation.5- MORE PATHOLOGIESA) VARICOSE VEINSB) SWOLLEN LEGSC) CELLULITISD) HAEMORRHOIDSE) EFFECT ON THE STOMACHSlowanddifficultdigestion,aerophagyandnauseaaresomesymptomswhichareimprovedbycarryingoutintestinalcleansingwith colonic hydrotherapy.F) EFFECT ON THE ORGANS OF THE THORAXHeart: compression of the heart can cause palpitations which disappear with the cause (the elimination of gases).Lung:inadditiontocompression,theeliminationoftoxinsassiststhecleaningofthebloodandimprovestheventilatoryandexchange functions.G) EFFECT ON THE SKINTherearetwowaystheeffectstakeplace.Thedirectrelationbetweenintestinalfunctioningandtheconditionoftheskinisknowntoall, andacontinualstateofdiarrhoeaor,aboveall,constipationgivesrisetoappearanceofmarks,dryness,crackingandotherchangesinthe skin.Colonichydrotherapy,byeliminatingthecontentsandthetoxinsoftheintestine,workstoreleasethesetissues.However,inaddition, it contributes to the hydration of the skin, achieving improvements in conditions such as the following:Acute or chronic eczema.Skin marks.Dry, rough or flakey skin.Wrinkle improvement.Whitening of psoriasis lesions. In combination with essential fatty acids and trace elements, this provides additional treatment.Relieves pruritis and hives, which in most cases are caused by intestinal toxins.Essential for acne, before undertaking any other treatment.H) EFFECT ON MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STATEThedetoxificationachievedbythetreatmentchangesmanypatients’temperament,causingthedisappearanceoforimprovementsinthe following alterations:AnxietyIrritabilityFearStressInsomniaI) EFFECT ON HEADACHESAsindicatedbefore,ColonicHydrotherapyhasabeneficialeffectonthesecases,duetotwofactors:Firstly,therelaxationofthelumbar regionofthespinalcolumnistransmittedtothecervicalregionandthearticulationwiththehead,whichimprovesheadachescausedby musculartension.Secondly,theeliminationoftoxinsremovesthesourceofmanyheadaches.Alsosignificantistherelaxingeffecton emotional state.J) EFFECT ON AREA OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGYa)DizzinessandvertigoConditionswhichareduetospinalproblemsshowclearevidenceofimprovementHowever,thosewhichhavetheir origin in the internal ear also improve since colonic hydrotherapy has a decongestive effect here.b)RhinitisandsinusitisPatientswhohaveundergonetreatmentforotherconditionshaveacknowledgedimprovementstothese symptoms.Also allows the elimination of swallowed mucus and associated pathology this causes in these patients.c) Otitis.Greater remission period between acute phases.K) EFFECT ON OVEREATING / OBESITYInthecaseofovereating,thebenefitsareobviousanditisthetreatmentofchoiceforupsetstomachs.Forobesity,apartfromremoving fecalmatter,thetreatmentreducesthevolumeoftheabdomenandlegs–theeffectoncirculation–andhelpsobesepatientstotakeon the necessary dietary changes by improving their emotional state so that the goal of achieving a balanced diet seems feasible.L) EFFECT ON ALLERGIESEffects are found in several areas:a) SkinAsmentionedinthecaseofpruritisandhives,agreatquantityofmucousmaterialisseentobeeliminatedinthemachineviewer,and occasionally food remains which could be the cause of an allergic reaction.b)LungAttestedbyasthmaticpatients.c)OtorhinolaryngologyThecaseofallergicrhinitishasalreadybeenmentionedabove.Thepurifying effect of the treatment can also be added as an influencing factor.M) EFFECT ON ARTHROSIS / OSTEOPOROSISInadditiontotheeffectonthejointsclosetotheareaofthehipsandspinalcolumn,thereisapositiveeffectinotherareas.Generally,the treatment makes a contribution to improving all degenerative conditions. Also significant is the positive effect on osteoporosis.N) EFFECT ON SCLEROSIS EN PLAQUESA complete and thorough cleansing of the intestine is essential, and this is achieved by means of colonic hydrotherapy.O) EFFECT ON ASTHENIA Astheniacanbeinvestigatedunderhaematology(anaemia),psychiatry,rheumatology,etc.Withthistreatmentpatientsnoticeanincrease in vitality and greater resistance.P) EFFECT ON SPORTBodybuilders and cyclists, among others, have discovered that the purifying effects of colonic hydrotherapy give several desirable results:Increased vitalityGreater resistance to fatigue in the muscles.General improvement in joints.More effective training.Improved calcium deposit in the bones.Q) EFFECT ON DEGENERATIVE CONDITIONSItisacommonlyknowfactthatthedeathoftheorganismbeginsintheintestine.Therefore,itislogicaltofindthatcolonichydrotherapy createsanincreaseinmentalcapacityandageneralrejuvenation,giventhatitcontributestoslowingdownnormaloraccelerated degenerative processes.R) USE BEFORE EXPLORATIONTheeliminationofcoliccontents(stoolsandgases)allowsbetterdiagnosticimagestobeobtained,whateverthetechnique(x-ray, ultrasound,manualtouch,etc.),andifcontrastsareused,thebestmethodtoeliminatethemrapidlyandeasilyistopurgethecolonby means of hydrotherapy.S) USE IN SURGERY4Advisablebeforeanytypeofintervention,especiallyinthepelvis/abdomen,forobviousreasons.Alsoaidstherapideliminationof anaesthetic.T) USE IN PREVENTIVE MEDICINEInsomecountries,relativesofpatientswithcancerofthecolonareadministeredcolonichydrotherapyasapreventivemeasure.In addition to this, however, nearly all degenerative processes and other conditions are prevented.CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION:1.- HISTORY2.- EFFECTS3.- PATHOLOGIES4.- CLASSIFICATION OF THE CONTENTS OF THE INTESTINES5.- COLON CLEANSING BEFORE COLONOSCOPYReferencesVassey, C. 1992. Las toxinas, ¿cómo eliminarlas del organismo?. Urano.Roselló, R. 2001. Limpieza interior. Jensen, B. 1992. Limpieza de los tejidos a través de Intestino {Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management}. Walker, N. 1979. Colon Health, the key to a vibrant life. Norwalk Press Cayce, E. 1971. Edgar Cayce"s guide to Colon Care. Inner Vision Publishing Co. Weinberger, S. 1988. Healing within, the complete guide to Colon HealthMedsker.1997.UnderstandingtheneedforColonHydrotherapy.{ComprendiendolanecesidaddelaHidroterapiadelColon} Medsker Publishing Co. Scholz, N.; Lúhr, K.; Heribert, D. 1998. Fitness für den Darm. Verlag GesundheitWalker, NW. 1993. Darm-Gesundheit ohne Vertopfung. Worldthausen VerlagMignot, J. L"Hydrothérapie du Colon. Editions JouvenceMannier-Shraer, G. 1992. La Santé par l"Hygiène Intestinale. Editions 3 FontainesPoirot, C. 1997. Les Intestines Naturellement. Massa, B. 1996. Rigenerarsi con la Idrocolonterapia. Editorial Emar.Ullrich, M. 2003. Hidroterapia del ColonTerrass, S. 1996. Síndrome del Colon irritable. Ediciones tutor S.A.Monasterio, M. Introducción a la terapia colónica. Ediciones Kier.Kousmine, C. 1988. Salve su Cuerpo.Asociación Médica Kousmine. 1999. Los Cinco Pilares de la Salud: El Método Kousmine. Ediciones Urano.Moritz, A. Limpieza hepática y de la vesícula. Ediciones Obelisco. Gray, R. 1986. The Colon Health Handbook. Emerald PublishingBrielJW,SchoutenWR,VlotEA,etal.Clinicalvalueofcolonicirrigationinpatientswithcontinencedisturbances.Diseasesofthe Colon & Rectum 1997;40(7):802-805.Weiss, J.; Burnett, V. Colon Cleansing, The Best-kept SecretWalker, N. Colon Health: the Key to a Vibrant LifeBaker, M. Colon Irrigation: A Forgotten Key To HealthCollings, J. Principles Of Colonic IrrigationTrickett, S. 1990. Irritable Bowel Syndrome and DiverticulosisDorman,T.ExploringIssuesofPhilosophyandConscience.ColonicsarticleinContemporaryHealthCare,August2000-Vol.5,Issue 8.Bail,J.P.,Juglard,G.,Framery,D.,Deligny,M.,andCharles,J.F.[Valueofcolonicirrigation.Long-termfollowed-upin432colostomized patients]. Presse Med 11-19-1994;23(36):1651-1654.Bastedo WA. Colonic irrigations: their administration, therapeutic application and dangers. JAMA 1932;98:734-736.CazemierM,Felt-BersmaRJ,MulderCJ.Analplugsandretrogradecolonicirrigationarehelpfulinfecalincontinenceorconstipation. World J Gastroenterology. 2007 Jun 14;13(22):3101-5.CentracchioP.A.,Tony.ColonHydrotherapy–AForgottenArt;TheAmericanChiropractor;October1986pp.55-5940.ChurchJM. Warmwaterirrigationfordealingwithspasmduringcolonoscopy:simple,inexpensive,andeffective.GastrointestEndosc2002;Nov, 56(5):672-674.CollinsD.Colontherapy.InJosephPizzornoandMichaelMurray,eds.ATextbookofNaturalMedicine(Seattle:BastyrUniversity Publications, 1993). Vol. 1Collins JG, Mittman P. Effects of colon irrigation on serum electrolytes. Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, Vol 1, Number 1, 1990;1:4-9.The Colon Hydrotherapists Network. Colon Hydrotherapy and its Clinical Applications. Retrieved on 2005-08-31.FriedenwaldJ,MorrisonS.Value,limitations,indicationsandtechnicofcolonicirrigations.MedicalClinicsofNorthAmerica,May 1935, 1611-1629.HorneS.,Coloncleansing:apopular,butmisunderstoodnaturaltherapy.JHerbPharmacother.2006;6(2):93-100.American Herbalists Guild, St. George, UT 84791, USA.Hunt, T. Colonic irrigation. Nurs.Mirror.Midwives.J 7-5-1974;139(1):76-77.Hunt, T. C. Colonic irrigation. Practitioner 1972;208(246):523-524.Kelvinson RC. Colonic hydrotherapy: a review of the available literature. Compl Ther Med 1995;3:88-92.KochSM,UludağO,ElNaggarK,vanGemertWG,BaetenCG.,Colonicirrigationfordefecationdisordersafterdynamicgraciloplasty. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2008 Feb;23(2):195-200. Epub 2007 Sep 21.LestárB,PolányiC,BihariL,GarciaJ,VörösA.[Antegradecolonicenemaisachoiceforthetreatmentoffaecalincontinenceand constipation] Magy Seb. 2007 Aug;60(4):210-4. Hungarian.LimJF,TangCL,Seow-ChoenF,etal.Prospective,randomizedtrialcomparingintraoperativecolonicirrigationwithmanual decompression only for obstructed left-sided colorectal cancer. Dis Colon Rectum 2005;48(2):205-209.Messina, B. and Grassi, M. [Hydrotherapy in colonic diseases]. Clin Ter. 6-30-1978;85(6):619-629.Zhao Fa, Guo LinLi, Hua JH. Colon Hydrotherapy for Pre-endoscopy preparation. Hebei Medical Journal, Dec 2004, Vol 25, No. 12.Pizzetti D, Annibali R, Bufo A, Pescatori M. Colonic hydrotherapy for obstructed defecation, Colorectal Dis. 2005 Jan;7(1)Taffinder NJ, Tan E, Webb IG, McDonald PJ. Retrograde commercial colonic hydrotherapy. Colorectal Dis. 2004 Jul;6(4):258-60.TodAM,StringerE,LeveryC,DeanJ,BrownJ.Rectalirrigationinthemanagementoffunctionalboweldisorders:areview.BrJNurs. 2007 Jul 26-Aug 8;16(14):858-64.Triadafilopoulos G, Simms RW, Goldenberg DL. Bowel dysfunction in fibromyalgia syndrome. Dig Dis Sci 1991;36:59-64.VanderBergMM,GeerdesBP,HeijHA,etal.Defecationdisordersinchildren:treatmentwithcolonicirrigationthroughan appendicostomy. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2005;149(8):418-422.Ifyouwouldlikeadditionalinformationregardingourservicesortorequestanappointment,youcancontactusbyphone(952 80 53 68) or by email.
1.- INTESTINAL PATHOLOGYA) ConstipationB) DiarrhoeaC) GasesD) DiverticulosisE) Crohn's, ColitisF) Spastic colon2-PATHOLOGYOFTHEORGANSASSOCIATEDBY CONTIGUITYA) BladderB) ProstateC) Female genital systemD) Kidneys - UretersE) Liver - Gallbladder3- EFFECT ON THE SPINAL COLUMNColonichydrotherapy,asaresultofitseffectofloweringthe pressureintheabdomen,workstorelaxthosestructureslocated retroperitoneally:thekidneysaswellasthemusculo-skeletal system.Thismeansthatthemusclesandligamentsinthislumbarareaare freedup,causinganimprovementinlumbagoandlumbosciaticas. Someauthorseventalkaboutthe‘Healing’effectofthisactionfor slippeddisks.Becauseofthearrangementoftheintervertebral articulationsitisknownthatanyalterationinoneareaofthe columncanbetranslatedtoanother,causingpathologyinother areas. (The spinal column is a harmonic and changeable whole.)Asaresultofthisitissometimesthecasethatcervicalgiasand dorsalgiashavetheirorigininthelumbarareaandcolonic hydrotherapy contributes to their treatment effectively.Anothergeneralresultfromtheapplicationofthetechniquewhich providesabeneficialeffectisclinicalimprovementindegenerative arthrosis, also at a vertebral level.4- EFFECT ON THE RETURN CIRCULATIONThebloodandlymphhavelessobstaclesintheabdomenimpeding theirascentandthisallowstheimprovementofseveralproblems, frequentaboveallinwomenandespeciallyiftheyaresuffering from constipation.5- MORE PATHOLOGIESA) VARICOSE VEINSB) SWOLLEN LEGSC) CELLULITISD) HAEMORRHOIDSE) EFFECT ON THE STOMACHSlowanddifficultdigestion,aerophagyandnauseaaresome symptomswhichareimprovedbycarryingoutintestinalcleansing with colonic hydrotherapy.F) EFFECT ON THE ORGANS OF THE THORAXHeart:compressionoftheheartcancausepalpitationswhich disappear with the cause (the elimination of gases).Lung:inadditiontocompression,theeliminationoftoxinsassists thecleaningofthebloodandimprovestheventilatoryand exchange functions.G) EFFECT ON THE SKINTherearetwowaystheeffectstakeplace.Thedirectrelation betweenintestinalfunctioningandtheconditionoftheskinis knowntoall,andacontinualstateofdiarrhoeaor,aboveall, constipationgivesrisetoappearanceofmarks,dryness,cracking andotherchangesintheskin.Colonichydrotherapy,byeliminating thecontentsandthetoxinsoftheintestine,workstoreleasethese tissues.However,inaddition,itcontributestothehydrationofthe skin, achieving improvements in conditions such as the following:Acute or chronic eczema.Skin marks.Dry, rough or flakey skin.Wrinkle improvement.Whiteningofpsoriasislesions.Incombinationwithessential fatty acids and trace elements, this provides additional treatment.Relievespruritisandhives,whichinmostcasesarecausedby intestinal toxins.Essential for acne, before undertaking any other treatment.H) EFFECT ON MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STATEThedetoxificationachievedbythetreatmentchangesmany patients’temperament,causingthedisappearanceofor improvements in the following alterations:AnxietyIrritabilityFearStressInsomniaI) EFFECT ON HEADACHESAsindicatedbefore,ColonicHydrotherapyhasabeneficialeffecton thesecases,duetotwofactors:Firstly,therelaxationofthelumbar regionofthespinalcolumnistransmittedtothecervicalregionand thearticulationwiththehead,whichimprovesheadachescaused bymusculartension.Secondly,theeliminationoftoxinsremovesthe sourceofmanyheadaches.Alsosignificantistherelaxingeffecton emotional state.J) EFFECT ON AREA OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGYa)DizzinessandvertigoConditionswhichareduetospinalproblems showclearevidenceofimprovementHowever,thosewhichhave theiroriginintheinternalearalsoimprovesincecolonic hydrotherapy has a decongestive effect here.b)RhinitisandsinusitisPatientswhohaveundergonetreatmentfor otherconditionshaveacknowledgedimprovementstothese symptoms.Alsoallowstheeliminationofswallowedmucusand associated pathology this causes in these patients.c) Otitis.Greater remission period between acute phases.K) EFFECT ON OVEREATING / OBESITYInthecaseofovereating,thebenefitsareobviousanditisthe treatmentofchoiceforupsetstomachs.Forobesity,apartfrom removingfecalmatter,thetreatmentreducesthevolumeofthe abdomenandlegs–theeffectoncirculation–andhelpsobese patientstotakeonthenecessarydietarychangesbyimproving theiremotionalstatesothatthegoalofachievingabalanceddiet seems feasible.L) EFFECT ON ALLERGIESEffects are found in several areas:a) SkinAsmentionedinthecaseofpruritisandhives,agreatquantityof mucousmaterialisseentobeeliminatedinthemachineviewer, andoccasionallyfoodremainswhichcouldbethecauseofan allergic reaction.b)LungAttestedbyasthmaticpatients.c)OtorhinolaryngologyThe caseofallergicrhinitishasalreadybeenmentionedabove.The purifyingeffectofthetreatmentcanalsobeaddedasan influencing factor.M) EFFECT ON ARTHROSIS / OSTEOPOROSISInadditiontotheeffectonthejointsclosetotheareaofthehips andspinalcolumn,thereisapositiveeffectinotherareas. Generally,thetreatmentmakesacontributiontoimprovingall degenerativeconditions.Alsosignificantisthepositiveeffecton osteoporosis.N) EFFECT ON SCLEROSIS EN PLAQUESAcompleteandthoroughcleansingoftheintestineisessential,and this is achieved by means of colonic hydrotherapy.O) EFFECT ON ASTHENIA Astheniacanbeinvestigatedunderhaematology(anaemia), psychiatry,rheumatology,etc.Withthistreatmentpatientsnotice an increase in vitality and greater resistance.P) EFFECT ON SPORTBodybuildersandcyclists,amongothers,havediscoveredthatthe purifyingeffectsofcolonichydrotherapygiveseveraldesirable results:Increased vitalityGreater resistance to fatigue in the muscles.General improvement in joints.More effective training.Improved calcium deposit in the bones.Q) EFFECT ON DEGENERATIVE CONDITIONSItisacommonlyknowfactthatthedeathoftheorganismbeginsin theintestine.Therefore,itislogicaltofindthatcolonic hydrotherapycreatesanincreaseinmentalcapacityandageneral rejuvenation,giventhatitcontributestoslowingdownnormalor accelerated degenerative processes.R) USE BEFORE EXPLORATIONTheeliminationofcoliccontents(stoolsandgases)allowsbetter diagnosticimagestobeobtained,whateverthetechnique(x-ray, ultrasound,manualtouch,etc.),andifcontrastsareused,thebest methodtoeliminatethemrapidlyandeasilyistopurgethecolonby means of hydrotherapy.S) USE IN SURGERY4Advisablebeforeanytypeofintervention,especiallyinthe pelvis/abdomen,forobviousreasons.Alsoaidstherapid elimination of anaesthetic.T) USE IN PREVENTIVE MEDICINEInsomecountries,relativesofpatientswithcancerofthecolonare administeredcolonichydrotherapyasapreventivemeasure.In additiontothis,however,nearlyalldegenerativeprocessesand other conditions are prevented.CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION:1.- HISTORY2.- EFFECTS3.- PATHOLOGIES4.-CLASSIFICATION OF THE CONTENTS OF THE INTESTINES5.-COLON CLEANSING BEFORE COLONOSCOPYReferencesVassey,C.1992.Lastoxinas,¿cómoeliminarlasdel organismo?. Urano.Roselló, R. 2001. Limpieza interior. Jensen,B.1992.LimpiezadelostejidosatravésdeIntestino {Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management}. Walker,N.1979.ColonHealth,thekeytoavibrantlife. Norwalk Press Cayce,E.1971.EdgarCayce"sguidetoColonCare.Inner Vision Publishing Co. Weinberger,S.1988.Healingwithin,thecompleteguideto Colon HealthMedsker.1997.UnderstandingtheneedforColon Hydrotherapy.{ComprendiendolanecesidaddelaHidroterapiadel Colon} Medsker Publishing Co. Scholz,N.;Lúhr,K.;Heribert,D.1998.FitnessfürdenDarm. Verlag GesundheitWalker,NW.1993.Darm-GesundheitohneVertopfung. Worldthausen VerlagMignot, J. L"Hydrothérapie du Colon. Editions JouvenceMannier-Shraer,G.1992.LaSantéparl"HygièneIntestinale. Editions 3 FontainesPoirot, C. 1997. Les Intestines Naturellement. Massa,B.1996.RigenerarsiconlaIdrocolonterapia.Editorial Emar.Ullrich, M. 2003. Hidroterapia del ColonTerrass,S.1996.SíndromedelColonirritable.Edicionestutor S.A.Monasterio,M.Introducciónalaterapiacolónica.Ediciones Kier.Kousmine, C. 1988. Salve su Cuerpo.AsociaciónMédicaKousmine.1999.LosCincoPilaresdela Salud: El Método Kousmine. Ediciones Urano.Moritz,A.Limpiezahepáticaydelavesícula.Ediciones Obelisco. Gray,R.1986.TheColonHealthHandbook.Emerald PublishingBrielJW,SchoutenWR,VlotEA,etal.Clinicalvalueofcolonic irrigationinpatientswithcontinencedisturbances.Diseasesofthe Colon & Rectum 1997;40(7):802-805.Weiss, J.; Burnett, V. Colon Cleansing, The Best-kept SecretWalker, N. Colon Health: the Key to a Vibrant LifeBaker, M. Colon Irrigation: A Forgotten Key To HealthCollings, J. Principles Of Colonic IrrigationTrickett, S. 1990. Irritable Bowel Syndrome and DiverticulosisDorman,T.ExploringIssuesofPhilosophyandConscience. ColonicsarticleinContemporaryHealthCare,August2000-Vol.5, Issue 8.Bail,J.P.,Juglard,G.,Framery,D.,Deligny,M.,andCharles,J.F. [Valueofcolonicirrigation.Long-termfollowed-upin432 colostomized patients]. Presse Med 11-19-1994;23(36):1651-1654.BastedoWA.Colonicirrigations:theiradministration, therapeutic application and dangers. JAMA 1932;98:734-736.CazemierM,Felt-BersmaRJ,MulderCJ.Analplugsand retrogradecolonicirrigationarehelpfulinfecalincontinenceor constipation. World J Gastroenterology. 2007 Jun 14;13(22):3101-5.CentracchioP.A.,Tony.ColonHydrotherapy–AForgottenArt; TheAmericanChiropractor;October1986pp.55-5940.ChurchJM. Warmwaterirrigationfordealingwithspasmduringcolonoscopy: simple,inexpensive,andeffective.GastrointestEndosc2002;Nov, 56(5):672-674.CollinsD.Colontherapy.InJosephPizzornoandMichael Murray,eds.ATextbookofNaturalMedicine(Seattle:Bastyr University Publications, 1993). Vol. 1CollinsJG,MittmanP.Effectsofcolonirrigationonserum electrolytes.JournalofNaturopathicMedicine,Vol1,Number1, 1990;1:4-9.TheColonHydrotherapistsNetwork.ColonHydrotherapyand its Clinical Applications. Retrieved on 2005-08-31.FriedenwaldJ,MorrisonS.Value,limitations,indicationsand technicofcolonicirrigations.MedicalClinicsofNorthAmerica,May 1935, 1611-1629.HorneS.,Coloncleansing:apopular,butmisunderstood naturaltherapy.JHerbPharmacother.2006;6(2):93-100.American Herbalists Guild, St. George, UT 84791, USA.Hunt,T.Colonicirrigation.Nurs.Mirror.Midwives.J7-5-1974;139(1):76-77.Hunt,T.C.Colonicirrigation.Practitioner1972;208(246):523-524.KelvinsonRC.Colonichydrotherapy:areviewoftheavailable literature. Compl Ther Med 1995;3:88-92.KochSM,UludağO,ElNaggarK,vanGemertWG,BaetenCG., Colonicirrigationfordefecationdisordersafterdynamic graciloplasty.IntJColorectalDis.2008Feb;23(2):195-200.Epub2007 Sep 21.LestárB,PolányiC,BihariL,GarciaJ,VörösA.[Antegrade colonicenemaisachoiceforthetreatmentoffaecalincontinence and constipation] Magy Seb. 2007 Aug;60(4):210-4. Hungarian.LimJF,TangCL,Seow-ChoenF,etal.Prospective,randomized trialcomparingintraoperativecolonicirrigationwithmanual decompressiononlyforobstructedleft-sidedcolorectalcancer.Dis Colon Rectum 2005;48(2):205-209.Messina,B.andGrassi,M.[Hydrotherapyincolonicdiseases]. Clin Ter. 6-30-1978;85(6):619-629.ZhaoFa,GuoLinLi,HuaJH.ColonHydrotherapyforPre-endoscopypreparation.HebeiMedicalJournal,Dec2004,Vol25, No. 12.PizzettiD,AnnibaliR,BufoA,PescatoriM.Colonic hydrotherapyforobstructeddefecation,ColorectalDis.2005 Jan;7(1)TaffinderNJ,TanE,WebbIG,McDonaldPJ.Retrograde commercialcolonichydrotherapy.ColorectalDis.2004Jul;6(4):258-60.TodAM,StringerE,LeveryC,DeanJ,BrownJ.Rectalirrigation inthemanagementoffunctionalboweldisorders:areview.BrJ Nurs. 2007 Jul 26-Aug 8;16(14):858-64.TriadafilopoulosG,SimmsRW,GoldenbergDL.Bowel dysfunction in fibromyalgia syndrome. Dig Dis Sci 1991;36:59-64.VanderBergMM,GeerdesBP,HeijHA,etal.Defecation disordersinchildren:treatmentwithcolonicirrigationthroughan appendicostomy. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2005;149(8):418-422.Ifyouwouldlikeadditionalinformationregardingourservices ortorequestanappointment,youcancontactusbyphone (952 80 53 68) or by email.