Transcript Document 7644429
Colon Hydrotherapy Michael Hamilton
Advisor: Prof. Fahringer
• History of Colon Hydrotherapy • Theory • Information about I-ACT • Concerns • Contraindications • Medical Benefits
Overview
History
• Colon Hydrotherapy is the natural evolution of the enema • The enema was first recorded in ancient Egyptian documents • Also mentioned in the writings of Great Civilizations • Sumerians • Chinese • Hindus • Greeks • Romans • Hamiltons
History cont.
• Most pre-eminent physicians reported on the value of the enema
• Hippocrates • Galen • Regnier DeGraff
• 17th Century known as the “age of the clyster”
History cont.
• Many European Kings appreciated the benefits of the Enema • Louis XI - credited the enema with relieving attack of seizures • Louis XIII received over 200 enemas in one year
History cont.
• Louis the XIV, ardent supporter
• Had over 2,000 enemas during his reign.
• He even received court functionaries and visitors during the procedure 1 .
1.Lieberman, William, M.D., “The Enema”,
The Review of Gastroenterology
, Volume 13, May-June 1946 Court Function During Enema
History cont.
• In the early 1900s, Dr. Kellogg popularizes colon cleansing • He reported in the 1917 Journal of American Medicine that in over 40,000 cases, as a result of diet, exercise, and enema (colon hydrotherapy), “in all but twenty cases”, he had used no surgery for the treatment of gastrointestinal disease in his patients.
History cont.
• • • 1950’s • colon hydrotherapy was flourishing in the U.S.
• the prestigious Beverly Boulevard in California was then known as “colonic row” Mid-1960’s • colon hydrotherapy slowly dwindled Early 1970’s • • most colon hydrotherapy instruments were removed from the hospitals and nursing homes PRESCRIPTIVE LAXATIVES and SURGERY GAIN FAVOR
History Summary • Colon hydrotherapy/enemas have been around for thousands of years • Two IMPORTANT conclusions
• First, there is something of value by cleansing the colon • Second, it has never received the attention it justly deserves
• Extended and more complete form of an enema • Gently infuse warm, filtered water into the rectum • End Results • Hydrates the colon • Waste is softened and loosened • Evacuation is through normal peristalsis • Irrigates/cleanses the colon
Theory
Theory cont.
• Modern FDA registered equipment • Carried out by qualified personnel • Cleans beyond the rectosigmoid area through a series of fill and empty cycles • Safe and effective when guidelines are adhered to
Theory cont.
• Various Types of FDA registered equipment
I-ACT
• International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy • I-ACT is the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy • I-ACT establishes the training standards and guidelines • I-ACT is committed to work with the FDA, International organizations, states and municipalities to enhance the safety of colon hydrotherapy • I-ACT is the certifying body for colon hydrotherapists around the world
I-ACT cont.
• Membership
• Over 2200 Members • Over 400 International Members
• Certification Levels
• Foundation Level • Intermediate Level • Advanced Level • Instructor Level
• What about contamination or spread of disease?
• Only report was in New England Journal of Medicine, August 5, 1982 • No reports of contamination when using modern FDA registered equipment and the equipment is disinfected according to manufacturer guidelines • Single use, disposable speculums / rectal tubes, and tubing
Concerns
Concerns
• What about puncturing of the colon?
• There have been allegations of puncture when using enemas and colonic irrigation • Recommend caution during insertion of speculum/rectal tube and follow the recommendation of the physician/healthcare provider and/or the manufacturer of the equipment • Facts • The pressure of the water during the session is very low • from 1/4 lbs. to 2.0 lbs • The Speculum / Rectal Tube in only inserted approximately 2 inches into the rectum
Concerns • How will I assure the patients therapist is reputable?
• Recommend that the patient seek the services of an I-ACT certified colon hydrotherapist using currently registered FDA equipment and disposable supplies, and filtered water
Concerns
• Electrolyte imbalances • Study conducted by National University • John R. Collins, N.D., Paul Mittman, N.D., Mara Katlaps, B.A.
• “No patients experienced any clinically significant complications or complaints during or after the course of treatment.” • Only problem might be encountered with paraplegics that are unable to completely release their bowels.
• • • • • • Abdominal distensions Adrenal exhaustion Anemia Aneurysm Carcinomas • Colon Cardiac conditions • Uncontrolled blood pressure • Hypertension • Hypotension • Congestive heart failure
Contraindications
• • • • • • • Crohn Colitis ’ s Diverticulosis • Diverticulitis Fistulas Fissures Hemorrhage Hemorrhoids
Contraindications cont.
• • • • Hernias Liver • • • Jaundice Acute failure Cirrhosis Lupus Perforations • • Intestinal Colon • Sigmoid • Rectal • Pregnancy • First trimester • Third trimester • Renal • • • One kidney Insufficiency Dialysis • Surgery • Abdominal • Colon • Rectum • He morrhoidectomy
Precautions cont.
• Medications
• Coumadin • • • • • • Digoxin Lasix (furosemide) Prednisone Lipitor ASA/NSAIDS Methotrexate
Indications
• • FDA • When medically indicated, such as before radiological or endoscopic examination Practitioners Suggested Benefits (not listed by FDA) • Health maintenance •
DETOXIFICATION
(correct imbalance) • Symptomatic relief • • • Constipation Indigestion Functional bowel problems
Indications cont.
• Benefits (not listed by FDA) • • Assessment of bowel function Removal of impacted feces • • Removal of foreign material Rehydration of bowel • • Toning of the bowel Aids in bowel re-training • Improved bowel elimination
Indications cont.
• Benefits (not listed by FDA) • Removal of bowel toxins which may be a cause of chronic inflammatory disease processes • • • • • Improved sense of well-being Improved immune response Aids in bowel cleansing Aids in elimination of stored toxins Aids in restoring the integrity of the mucosal lining • Improvement of quality of life
Summary • Safe • Relatively Inexpensive ($65) • Licensed Practitioners • Effective
(This message not reviewed by the FDA )
• So can we advocate this practice as PA’S?
That answer is as clear as…
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