Frequently Asked Questions



Do I need to do any preparation previously to my treatment?
I strongly recommend to stop eating or drinking anything a couple of hours previously to your Colonic. Ingesting food or drink before your colonic might make you feel nauseous throughout the treatment as digestion is in process. But if you are due for an early morning appointment, I would not advise you to have a treatment on an empty stomach, therefore, make sure you have a fruit or it could also make you feel nauseous while the treatment takes place.
Avoid making an appointment the day after an evening out that involved alcohol intake or a heavy meal as it will not benefit the treatment and will affect your Colonic experience.

I am getting married in a few days, can I come for my very first colonic irrigation?
You are welcome to call me if you would like to discuss what you are trying to achieve for your big day, so we can make a plan of attack. Being your first time, reactions could occur from your first treatment, depending on how troubled your colon is. The aim is to make you feel at your best for your special day as nutritional and lifestyle advice might be given and needed to be put into practice for a minimum of one month. The more notice you can give me, the better program can be taylored to your needs.

Is it safe?
Yes. The water is introduced at a low gravitional pressure. Both Systems are registered FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Colon Hydrotherapy equipment and are used for treatments which features temperature. Only disposables are used.

How long will it last?
A colon Hydrotherapy treatment shouldn't last more than 45 minutes. In the opinion of many Colon Hydrotherapists, the water in the body will put undue pressure on the kidneys if performed longer than 45 minutes.

Will I experience discomfort?
Most people feel quite comfortable, and are even surprised at how comfortable they have felt. Discomfort for some others is of a short duration and passes quickly. Stronger discomfort might be experienced if one has been suffering from long standing constipation.

Will I get result from my first Colonic treatment?
Sometimes, in cases of long standing constipation or considerable nervousness, the first treatment can initially bring a disappointing outcome.
Nevertheless, some waste will be moved during the first treatment, and you may achieve good results after it in terms of having somewhat larger and more regular bowel movements. Wathever result is achieved, it is going to bring some positive changes.

How many treatments will I need?
Only when you had your first consultation and treatment, will I be able to evaluate what is required to your particular needs. A suitable course tailored just for you will be recommended in order to work more efficiently in the progress of your condition.

How will I feel after the treatment?
If this is your first colonic, you might experience some fatigue or headache after the treatment, which could be and mostly is part of a detoxifying process. It is advisable that you chose a convenient time when you know you will be able to relax after your treatment.
It could be after work or a day off from work.
If you had a Colonic before, feedbacks vary from, generally having a greater sense of cleanliness, no more feeling of bloating, feeling energised, lighter, thinner and amazingly relaxed. They usually return to work immediately after their treatment.

One more thing that clients always feel concerned of is the fear of having an accident on their journey back home. Before you go, I will always make sure that you have a drink and you can relax before your journey. You will then know when you are ready to go. Trust your guts feelings!

Will I be given some advice before I leave?
Yes, I will send you an after-care form after your Initial colonic treatment as well as Nutritional and lifestyle recommendations. In some cases, I will prescribe a course of Probiotics in order to enhance your colon's health.

Will I lose weight?
You will lose waste therefore more or less weight due to that reason. Some people absorb water and do not release it straight away, especially if their bowel was dehydrated previously. The only proven way to lose weight is to exercise regularly and eat good quality food in reasonable amounts.

Will laxatives or enema achieve the same results?
Laxatives and enemas are not substitutes for Colonic Hydrotherapy. Laxatives act as chemical irritants and stimulate the muscular walls to abnormally contract to expel faecal matters. They can also interfere higher up the alimentary tract where important digestion takes place.
Enemas are helpful to clean out the lowest 25 to 30cm of the colon (Sigmoid Colon), but you are missing out approximately the last 1.2 meter.
Therefore, enemas do not clean the whole colon as thoroughly as Colonic Hydrotherapy. Although, coffee enemas are a powerful tool for liver detoxification.

Can I have a Colonic treatment while on my menstrual periods?
Yes. As long as you do not have strong Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, experiencing abdominal, lower back and pelvic pain as it could make you feel uncomfortable throughout the treatment.

I am an elderly, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Absolutely, I will just need a general overview of your health and medication

I am Asthmatic and use steroid inhaler, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Absolutely, there is only a small amount of steroid in the inhaler

I have monitored and under control high blood pressure, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I had breast augmentation, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

Can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy after my cervical smear?
Yes

I am under 16 years old, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
No, unless you bring your GP's/ medical specialist written referral and also you will need a guardian present at all time thorughout the colonic hydrotherapy

I have high cholesterol but taking statins, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I have Fatigue Chronic Syndrome - CFS (Aso known as ME), can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I am due for a Pre and Post Colonoscopy, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes, as long as the colonoscopy is not related to indication of bowel cancer or a condition that might increase risk of bowel perforation
For a Post colonoscopy, please wait until bowel movements have returned and results have been received

I have COPD (Congestive Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes, only once I have assessed you and agreed from a holistic perspective that you are suitable for the treatment

I have Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Only if you are on low dose of prophylactic and not being monitored by medical staff

I have Diabetes, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes, as long as your Diabetes is under control. Both Type 1 and 2. I would recommend that you eat a little snack pre and post treatment

I have Ehlers Danlo Syndrome (EDS - Hyper stretchy skin), can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes, it might also help with constipation

I have Endometriosis, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes, unless you are experiencing pain

I have Fibromyalgia, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I suffer from gall bladder and gall stones, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes, but if you had your gall bladder removed, a full recovery is required for the colonic to proceed (minimum of 3 to 6 months)

I have a gastric pass, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes, as long as no problems and no other health conditions

I had a heart attack, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
If you had a full recovery and have a good cardiac function, then yes, otherwise, a medical note will be required

I had Hirschprung's disease, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
As this condition has been rectified since it is dealt with at a young age, it wouldn't exist by the time you would come for a colonic, but we will discuss the amount of surgery that was undertaken as your bowel could be shorten. This will guide me on  how to treat you (eg: shorter water fills)

I have a hernia, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Only hiatus hernia is fine to treat as it's in the thoracic cavity and doesn't affect the colon

I have HIV, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I had hysterectomy, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Since this is an abdominal surgery, I will need a medical discharge note and no complications from recovery (3 - 6 months)

I had liposuction, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes as this intervention only affects the fat layer not the organs

I have low thryroid, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I have Multiple Sclerosis, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I have Motor Neurone disease, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I have Neutropenia, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
No.

I have Oedema, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
As long as it isn't due to heart/ kidney problems/failure

I have Ovarian cysts, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I have Pancreatitis, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
If acute, no

I gave natural birth, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes, as long as there aren't ongoing issues, you are welcome to have a colonic after 6 weeks of giving birth

I had a C-section, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Only on medical discharge with no complications, then you are welcome to have a colonic between 3 to 6 months of recovery

I am breast-feeding, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes, but I would recommend that you express milk beforehand

Post miscarriage or abortion, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Wait until your next period or when you feel ready

Pre IVF, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I have PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome), can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I have an enlarged prostate, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
If the insertion cannot take place, you will need to see your GP

I have Prostatitis, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I have Rectocele, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes

I use steroids, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes, steroids do not affect the integrity of the bowel's wall

I had a stroke, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Dependent on blood pressure. Although if you are on Warfarin, colonic will not be able to proceed

I have a Urinary Tract Infection and on antibiotic treatment, can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Not until your course of antibiotics for the infection has been completed

I am under medical investigations and awaiting medical results, can I stil have a colonic hydrotherapy?
We will discuss together the nature of your conditions you are having tests for and I will consider whether you can have a treatment or not (ie: bowel, gynaecological, liver, pancreas, digestive, heart)

I had a mini stroke (TIA) can I still have a colonic hydrotherapy?
Yes, once resolved



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I will be happy to answer any enquiries you might have.

Your therapist at 4 Balance and Health, Edwige Cabanetos



Therapies offered at 4 Balance and Health are not substitutes for traditional medical care by your GP, they are complementary therapies that may be used in conjunction with conventional medicine. Should you be aware of any reasons why these therapies are contra-indicated to you or you have a serious health problem, please consult your GP prior to their use.