It is claimed that these can interfere with digestion, and also with general wellbeing due to the release of toxins into the bloodstream. During treatment, the client's lower half is kept covered and the process itself is not painful or discomforting. Practitioners will sometimes recommend changes to the client's diet. Treatment should always be undertaken by a trained and qualified practitioner.

Notes: Used to treat constipation, bowel upsets (including Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and to strengthen deficiencies in the immune system.

Professional Organisation:

• Colonic International Association, Administrative Department, 16 Drummond Ride, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 5DE (England).
  Tel. (01442) 825632.Fax (01442) 827687 or Tel. +44 1442 825632 / Fax +44 1442 827687 (international).
  For Post-Graduate training courses, also contact the Administrative Department as above.

Practitioners/Centres:

• Passion for Health - Centre for Natural Healing, offering a wholistic approach to health with focus on nutrition, detoxification, herbs, colonic irrigation and emotional freedom techniques. Proprietor: Sandra Hillawi, 96 Sydney Road, Gosport, Hants, PO12 1PL.
  Website: www.passionforhealth.com. Email: sandra@passionforhealth.com