It was a bit daunting going for a first colonic, considering that – for the entirety of my life – my bowels have been a one-way street.
For those not in the know, a colonic is a procedure where water is infused into the colon to flush out toxins and built-up collected plaque.
Bottoms Up Whitsundays owner Selena Daly explained to me that a colonic was akin to teeth cleaning, but for your colon.
“Colon cleansing can have widespread health benefits. The toxins that gather in your colon can cause a variety of health problems.”
Although not major issues, I ticked the boxes of bloating and irregular bowel movements on the New Client form. Upon discussion of these symptoms with Selena my mind was put at ease as she explained, these are extremely common with certain dietary patterns (thanks, coffee).
The Colonic
Selena talked me through the process and eased my anxiety about the procedure: a roughly one-hour session, beginning with the speculum being inserted into where the sun don’t shine. Albeit not that far up the track, I got over the initial discomfort after we repositioned onto my back where I relaxed and let the good times flow.
The colon hydrotherapy unit was turned on and warm, filtered water flowed and filled the different parts of my colon. I viewed it on the screen in front of me and it proved a better watch than New South Wales’ performance in the Origin decider.
I watched as toxins and faecal matter, which had built up, flushed away. As the saying goes: better out than in.
Once you get over the idea, you really do feel a sense of a deep clean taking place.
The Results
Over the first few days, physically, I felt lighter, more mobile. Selena told me that colonics can increase your overall energy levels. I had ticked off my gym work and soccer training without a second thought.
A colon working inefficiently, blocked by excess waste, can make you feel tired and sluggish – feelings that dissipate after you participate in a colonic. This was true for me – I felt as though I was working at a higher capacity; like I was less full of sh*t than normal.
I can tell multiple colonics would improve other facets of my life. Although I underwent this process with no major symptoms, I would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to freshen up, increase energy levels or looking for new ways to clear your headspace.
Michael McCann
