Sauca Colon Hydrotherapy Center - Bronx & Westchester New York

I understand what an enema is, but what is the difference between an enema and a colonic?
Answer: As beneficial as an enema is, it is very limited in its effect because only a very small amount of water is able to be introduced into the anal canal and lower part of the sigmoid colon. Then it is necessary to sit on the toilet to evacuate after each infusion of water.

With a colonic, scientifically engineered medical equipment, with sophisticated plumbing is used. Pure filtered water is brought safely, comfortably, and hygienically up the full length of your colon and brought back down. Large volumes of water are used over the course of your treatment totaling 8-10-12 and even as much as 15 gallons. It takes a lot of water to begin to soften, breakdown, and flush out years of hardened glue that has attached itself to the walls of the colon, and impacted in the diverticula pockets. It would take between 40 to 120 enemas to equal one colonic in water volume alone. But, the biggest benefit of all is the therapeutic strengthening effect of every muscle in the entire colon. The colonic is designed to restore the colon's natural peristalsis, which is often lost after years of faulty diet, drugs, or constipation.

Are colonics safe?
Answer: Colonic are basically bringing filtered water safely, comfortably, and hygienically up the entire length of the colon and back down again. It is among the safest of medical procedures known. With the new professional colon hydrotherapy equipment, colonics are actually safer than a home enema.

Are colonics painful?
Answer: Colonics are not colonscopies or sigmoidoscopies. A well lubricated speculum is inserted only a few inches into the rectum. No they are not painful, not even to children.

What is considered professional colon hydrotherapy equipment?
Answer: F.D.A. approved. It is a medical device approved by the Federal Government and inspected by the State Board of Health and the State Board of Medical Examiners on a regular basis. Sauca Colon Hydrotherapy Center uses the LIBBE device which is an FDA approved device.

How many colonics will I need?
Answer: The amount of colonics we recommend will vary greatly from person to person.

How should I expect to feel after a colon hydrotherapy treatment?
Answer: The vast majority of patients feel healthier, lighter, energetic and relaxed.

What are some of the health advantages to taking a colonic?
Answer: Indirectly colonics will help every gland, organ, system, and cell of your body. Your colon is your body's sewer system. The health of every cell of your body is related to and dependent on the health of your colon. People will have colonics for headaches. Others knee pain, back pain, PMS, nervousness, bloating, indigestion, gas, colds, flu, fever, stomach aches.

Will I lose weight?
Answer: You will lose waste. Ridding the body of excess waste helps your body to metabolize more efficiently. You will become more conscious of what foods you are putting into your body and how your body processes those foods . I have seen many clients improve their diet and exercise regime when they start having colonics. The therapists at Body harmony will encourage you to make healthy dietary choices and support you in your weight loss goals. If weight loss is your primary goal, I recommend the Transformation Program.

Who should not take colonics?
Answer: the counter indications for colon hydrotherapy or the people who should not take colonics are: those who have; suffered a recent heart attack, uncontrolled hypertension, hemorrhage, diverticulitis, severe abdominal pain, cancer of the colon or G.I. tract, recent history of G.I. tract bleeding, recent cardiovascular or abdominal surgery, significant changes in bowel activity, severe weakness or debilitation, or inability to get on and off the treatment table by themselves.

How long does the treatment take?
Answer: The actual treatment usually takes between thirty to forty minutes, but you need time to dress and time for your after treatment bowel evacuation. So you need to plan on spending about one hour with us.

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What is the cancellation policy?
Answer: As a courtesy to other clients and therapists, appointments must be cancelled 24 hours in advance. You are charged in full for all scheduled appointments, unless the office is able to reschedule your time. No-shows will be charged in full.

The day before your appointment As a courtesy, we always try to give you a reminder call the day before to confirm your appointment. If we do not speak directly to you we will always try to leave you a message, if we cannot do this it is still your responsibility to remember your scheduled appointment.

What if I arrive late?
Answer: Arriving to your appointment late will simply limit the time for your session. Your session will end on time so that the next client will not be delayed. If you arrive late it is up to you whether you prefer to receive a shortened session or pay for the appointment and reschedule. Thank you for understanding this is how we earn our living. Please know last minute cancellations and no-shows prevent other clients from access to an appointment, leaving a gap in our schedule and a loss of income for us.

Why is an infrared sauna better than a traditional sauna?
Answer: In an infrared sauna the heat penetrates deeper and faster into the human body in contrast to the humid, surface heat of a traditional sauna. An infrared sauna uses less energy, heats up much quicker and is effective at a lower temperature so that one can tolerate the heat for a longer session thus increasing the benefits of the sauna.