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1.　What is Colon Hydrotherapy? Colon Hydrotherapy is also known as colonic irrigation. It is a procedure that cleanses the inner wall of the colon by removing waste products and encouraging the digestive system to work efficiently and effectively. 2.　How does Colon Hydrotherapy promote good health? A healthy colon is essential to a healthy body. For those who have normal bowel movement, there is still waste in the colon which is not completely discharged. Especially for people who suffer from irregular bowel movement or constipation, Colon Hydrotherapy helps the removal of waste, stops the accumulation of toxin and encourages the large intestine to carry out its natural peristaltic action, thus promoting a clean and healthy body. 3.　Where does toxin go in our bodies? Toxic waste travels and stays in all parts of our bodies. Besides those being eliminated through the liver, colon, lungs, kidneys and pores, toxins are retained in the joints, arteries, muscles, fat cells and other organs. 4.　Why do we need Colon Hydrotherapy if there are other eliminative organs 　　to do the job? The colon is a major organ supplementing other eliminative organs and the lymphatic system and has the strongest defense against harmful bacteria. A clean colon through Colon Hydrotherapy ensures the early removal of toxins and wastes from the body before they are reabsorbed into the blood stream. 5.　What is the difference between the enema procedure performed in 　　hospital and Colon Hydrotherapy? An enema is a procedure in which a chemical solution is introduced into the rectum to induce cleansing or for therapeutic purposes e.g. before surgery or radiological procedure. Colon Hydrotherapy or colonic irrigation is a safe, gentle, effective method of using purified water under regulated conditions to remove waste from the large intestine without the use of drugs. 6.　What is the difference between Diarrhea and Colon Hydrotherapy? Diarrhea is generally caused by the body's natural reaction against toxic bacteria (e.g. food poisoning) as large quantities of water and electrolytes are released from the lining of the colon in order to discharge large quantities of waste. Water loss if not replaced will lead to dehydration. Diarrhea can also be chemically induced as a means to clean the colon, usually prior to Colonoscopy procedures. Colon Hydrotherapy on the other hand utilises pure water (sanitized and free from chemical and bacteria) to soften the waste and allow the body to naturally discharge it through bowel movement. It avoids the use of chemicals to irritate the intestines and instead re-hydrate the colon to encourage regular discharge. 7.　How come my doctor never told me about Colon Hydrotherapy? Doctors are generally trained to treat specific illnesses by chemical based medication. Colon Hydrotherapy belongs to the natural methods category and is only performed by specialist. 8.　I was told Colon Hydrotherapy could heal skin problems, allergies, etc. Is it 　　true? There are reports from clients that the above symptoms have improved after a few sessions at HydroHealth (see Testimonials). Colon Hydrotherapy helps your intestines discharge waste more efficiently and keep your inner body healthily balanced. With a clean system, your body is in a better shape to utilise its immune system to deal with health problems such as skin allergies, acne and asthma. 9.　What will happen to other good bacteria in the colon? Will I lose bacteria 　　balance after the treatment? Medical research shows that one-third of the one hundred and sixty different bacteria found in the bowel are harmful to the body. They carry high toxic products that generate disease and should be removed frequently. Some may worry that friendly bacteria may be drained during the Colon Hydrotherapy session. In order to replenish these bacteria, bifidus (healthy bacteria that usually populates the colon) will be given orally at the end of the session. 10.　What is a Colon Hydrotherapy session like? Colon Hydrotherapy is a comfortable experience for most people. The procedure involves a soothing flow of purified, temperature-regulated water, instilled gently into the colon through a thin rectal tube, 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 occur several times during a session. The removal of waste encourages better colon function and excretion. 11.　What do I need to do during the session? During your session at HydroHealth, a certified and experienced colon hydro-therapist will adjust the temperature and regulate the flow of purified water into your colon. You will be checked frequently by the colon hydro-therapist throughout the session, who will also gently massage your lower abdomen to aid the release of waste. The final step involves instilling bifidus (friendly bacteria) into your colon to maintain the balance of healthy elements in your colon. The whole session lasts approximately 40 minutes. Our therapists aim to make your session both relaxing, private and dignified. 12.　How many sessions do I need? The number of sessions varies according to your own condition and need. Ask our therapist for a consultation first. Some doctors recommend a series of twelve sessions. Research shows once the colon is cleansed, the body will naturally retrieve toxic waste out of the colon tissue into the blood stream. It will then be filtered through the liver and recycled back to the colon for discharge instead of reabsorbing it. Therefore, the first 12 sessions are important and should be completed within 6-8 weeks. 13.　What are your sanitation standards? HydroHealth utilises the latest equipment imported from the US and manufactured to comply with strict FDA standards. The FDA-registered equipment features temperature controlled water mixing valves and back flow prevention valves, pressure and temperature sensors, a built-in chemical sanitizing unit and water purification unit. Disposable single-use rectal tubes are used for every client at every session. 14.　Will I catch disease from the water? HydroHealth uses water that has been purified twice and is of hospital grade quality. Although the colonic irrigation equipment has a built-in water sanitizing unit, HydroHealth further purifies its water supply through a U.S. manufactured Reverse Osmosis water treatment plant producing kidney dialysis grade water of the purest quality; meeting USP23 and AAMI standards. This process of purifying the water twice is the latest technique from the US in colonic irrigation. HydroHealth's water is also sampled and certified by the U.S. manufacturer and The Hong Kong Standards and Testing centre to ensure strict compliance to U.S. medical standards. HydroHealth is the first Colon Hydrotherapy centre in Hong Kong, and one of the few in the world, to use Reverse Osmosis water purification. 15.　Does colon hydrotherapy help clear the skin? Apart from removing the waste and toxins from the colon, colon hydrotherapy also helps re-hydration. Drinking 8 glasses of water per day may not be enough. With the help of colonics, water travels to all the organs through the colon wall into the blood stream and dilute toxin accumulation. It relieves the burden of the liver and strengthens the immune system resulting in healthier skin. For people who work under stress, affected by pollution, traveling, poor diet and experiencing dullness with their skin, colon hydrotherapy can relieve such problems as well as curing acne, body odor, allergies and slows down aging.