Also included usually is abdominal massage and reflexology which is used to stimulate pressure points of the feet that also help with the elimination process. The entire procedure should take 35 to 40 minutes. The effect of a colonic is not just on the colon. Once your body is detoxified through the colonic irrigation, the other organs of the body work better. It facilitates the cleansing of the blood, liver and the lymphatic system and makes it easier for organs to release their waste products for elimination.
Many people claim they suffer from headaches much less after having a colonic treatment.
Other benefits that are reported are improvement in appearance, mental attitude, skin tone, and stress is relieved. Constipation and abdominal pain are often eliminated and the old feeling of exhaustion is replaced with a feeling of energy. Many people are apprehensive of having their first colonic performed. There is really no need to have any fear about the procedure. You are clothed in a full-length gown and will be asked to lie down on your left side.