A short history of colon hydrotherapy

Although colonics are highly fashionable right now, little did you probably know that the technique of flushing the colon with water, to bring about a higher state of wellness, has been around for thousands of years. And our best sources say that it all started on the banks of the Nile.

The ancient Egyptians believed that, after you ingest your food, portions of it stay in you and rot, just as it would outside your body, if left to its own devices. They believed this was at least partially responsible for illness. So, it only made sense to flush the bowels clean every once in a while, to rid the body of rotting food.

As it turns out, the ancient Egyptians were only partially correct. The food doesn’t actually “rot” inside your body, but it does leave behind toxins that builds up on your colon walls, which benefit from being flushed-out, from time to time.

Skipping forward in time, we come to the Victorian era of the western world, where little was known about medicine still, but the idea of applying the scientific method to figure out the remedies that actually worked took hold.

During the late 1880s and early 1900s, much of the medical literature advocated colon hydrotherapy regiments every so often, as a general health practice. Around 1930, though, few traditional medical doctors seemed to find compelling evidence in support of the treatment.

Nowadays, there’s an overwhelming resurgence in time-honored alternative wellness practices – including colonics. As the cost of prescription medication and doctor’s visits shoot through the roof, countless people are seeking different ways of getting better.

The truth is, though, there have been several studies supporting the benefits of colon hydrotherapy. But more importantly, recipients themselves walk away from the treatment feeling unbloated, clear-skinned, and more well-focused. Overall, it’s hard to argue with that.

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