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Colon hydrotherapy: will it benefit you? Princess Diana was an outspoken fan of colon hydrotherapy, which uses sterile water to flush debris from the colon. The legendary Mae West also believed in the benefits of colon cleansing, which she claimed greatly contributed to her unusual vitality and lasting beauty even into her senior years.
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The health payoff of colon hydrotherapy, according to proponents, is a strengthening of muscles in the digestive tract, restored pH balance, better assimilation of nutrients, a feeling of heightened energy, a stimulated immune system, an overall boost in health and vitality, and improved regularity.
A certified colon hydrotherapist carries out the procedure. A disposable plastic hose, which is connected to a FDA-approved irrigation machine, is inserted into a patient via a speculum. During the entire 30- to 40-minute procedure, the hydrotherapist adjusts the volume and ...
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