Colonic Irrigation Equipment Options

Colon Hydrotherapy utilizes effective colonic irrigation equipment to move water into the large intestines and colon to release waste build-up and water.

Every Colon Cleanse is NOT Equal

Some people assume that colonic equipment is in the same category as detox diets and colon cleansing programs, but the method of cleansing is quite different.

Today, colonic irrigation is also known as colon hydrotherapy. The technology was developed from the enemas which were commonly used in the medical profession to cleanse the lower portion of the colon more than ten years in the past. Today, the technology has been perfected so the entire colon can be cleansed of all trapped fecal matter as well as other potential toxins.

Colon hydrotherapy is the same basic thing as an enema, but the technology is more powerful. The entire colon is flushed clean, which brings instant relief from constipation. The intended use of this procedure is to help the body flush itself clean. It is not intended for weight loss or other uses.

Types of Colonic Equipment

There are two basic types of colonic irrigation equipment used in the medical profession today. Both require a speculum to be placed inside the opening of the rectum with tubing connecting the spectrum with the irrigation machine. Water flows into the body, through the colon, and then back out. Where it goes on the way back out is where the two types of colonic irrigation differ:

1. Open Irrigation: the contents of the colon are allowed to fall free into a container or some type of flushing system. Medical facilities will have chairs fitted with a flushing system similar to a toilet so the contents can immediately be flushed away. When doing colonic irrigation at home, the user can control where the contents are flushed out. Home colonic boards are popular for many people who do this type of colon cleanse at home.

   With an open irrigation procedure, the patient is typically in control of the water flow. They can determine when to allow the water to come back out based on the pressure felt inside the body. A medical professional or trained colon hydrotherapist will often supervise the entire procedure.


2. Closed Irrigation: the contents of the colon go right into another tube that feeds into a drainage system. The contents never drip out freely, so there is less smell associated with this method. This is the method typically used in a professional medical setting. It requires the additional tubing and a more advanced drainage system that might not be available through a spa or in a private home.

   A professional controls all aspects of this procedure, including the insertion of the speculum. The lack of control may not suit some people, but others prefer a trained professional to take the lead so mistakes are less likely to happen.

The Risks of Colonic Irrigation

At-Home Colonic Irrigation Equipment Kits

The most controversy is over at-home colonic kits, since they allow anyone to perform the procedure without training. This is a valid concern, but the kits are designed to be extremely safe. When directions are closely followed there is very little risk of harming the body.

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