Following your colonic hydrotherapy treatment you should feel good and not experience any unwanted side-effects. Follow any specific advice on diet, supplements, exercise, etc. given to you during your visit to us.
The following may be useful to consider for maintaining a healthy digestive system.
Avoid
- Avoid overeating, eat simply cooked or raw food, and chew well! Try chewing your food, on average, 32 times. (Your food should resemble a thick soup before you swallow it!) A diet rich in fruit and leafy vegetables will add to the cleansing effect and help to regulate bowels.
- Avoid eating red meat (beef, lamb, pork and game) every day; white meat and fish and vegetarian meals are much easier to digest.
- Avoid refined grains, white flour, pasta, etc., eat only whole grains, e.g. brown rice, wholemeal flour.
- Avoid lots of mucus-forming foods like refined grains, dairy products and eggs.
Fluids
- An amount of water is absorbed during the colonic treatment therefore you may notice an increased need to urinate, this is normal and will subside quickly.
- Drink plenty of fluids. If your digestion is weak, don’t drink with meals or for 30 minutes before or 1 hour after meals. Avoid alcohol for at least 48 hours following your treatment.
Wind / Gas
- You may experience some flatulence or bowel sounds after a treatment. This may be due to bowel bacteria multiplying back to strength for up to 48 hours following a treatment. Probiotic supplements/foods may be useful and the fruit and vegetables will help.
Cramping
- If cramping occurs, drink hot Peppermint, Fennel or Chamomile infusions, and avoid cold and carbonated drinks.
Bowel Movements
- Don’t expect a bowel movement the next day: depending upon your condition, it may take a day or two before normal bowel movements resume.
Exercise following a treatment
- Avoid rigorous exercise and weight lifting for 24 hours after treatment.
If you experience any continued discomfort or if in any doubt consult your doctor or medically trained professional.
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