Healthy Muse, Washington DC

The ancient health practice of colon hydrotherapy is fast becoming one of the most dynamic areas of interest in the field of complementary and alternative health practices. The primary service that we offer to our clients involves the use of FDA registered, Class II prescription medical instrumentation for the irrigation of the colon with purified water using sterile, disposable nozzles in a comfortable setting in order to evacuate the contents of the bowel. Through our colon hydrotherapy practice, Athanor Hydrotherapy Center a division of Healthy Muse, Inc. we offer personal colonic hygiene to Washingtonians choosing to incorporate the health practice of colon hydrotherapy into their fitness regime. Our clients maintain their personal privacy and dignity during their colonic procedure while experiencing a positive health outcome to calm and balance the body and mind.

Many medical professionals are verifying the value of colon hydrotherapy (also referred to as colonics, colonic hygiene, and colon irrigation or high enemas) as colon hydrotherapy is once again gaining recognition due to the technological advancements of modern colonic instrumentation. While the procedure is commonly used for cleansing of the colon before endoscopic or radiological examination; reasons for doing colon hydrotherapy vary across the world and among medical professionals. Public interest has increased as celebrities such as Matt Damon, Madonna, Usher, Janet Jackson, Pamela Anderson, Jennifer Aniston, Elizabeth Hurley, and motivational speaker Anthony “Tony” Robbins as well as many professional athletes publicly discuss their personal use of colonic hygiene.

Caroline Alexander is an International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT) certified Instructor of colon hydrotherapy and the owner of Athanor Hydrotherapy Center states, “our objective is to change the face of self care in this country by offering the health oriented consumer the tools and information they need to overcome chronic health issues, lose weight, and live a life that is full of vibrant health and vitality. Diseases and functional disturbances of the digestive organs are the most frequently complained about health issues today. The health of most organs as well as our overall well-being depends upon how well our digestive system functions. A change in diet after many years of unhealthy eating habits does not assure optimal colon health. While colon hydrotherapy is neither a cure nor a treatment for disease colonic hygiene gently washes the colon of debris and in my opinion, greatly enhances our overall health.

I believe that our digestive health, specifically as it relates to colon health is one of the most neglected areas when considering our overall health and well-being. One of the major indications for colon hydrotherapy is constipation; however, anyone who suffers from bloating, abdominal distention, gas pains, stomach aches, or someone who gets filled very quickly after eating and can only eat small amounts of food may be a candidate for colonic hygiene as well. There are medical professionals that believe colonic hygiene may assist in enhancing the ability of our body to absorb minerals and essential fatty acids.

We do not treat diseases, nor is it within our scope of practice to recommend that clients discontinue use of prescription medications. Our clients have experienced a positive health outcome and only under the supervision of their physician, have they been able to eliminate their prescription medications.

Millions of people in our country suffer from colon health issues such as colitis, ileitis and diverticulitis all of which are conditions I believe can be directly addressed and improved by colonic hygiene. Colonic hygiene is not a panacea and should be complimented with an increase in probiotic foods, drinks and/or supplements to replenish friendly micro flora and electrolytes (minerals) in the digestive system. It is our, opinion that regular cleansing of the colon, along with dietary changes, an increase in quality water intake, exercise and restorative rest can greatly impact and improve your health status in a positive manner.

My experience with clients and their arthritis challenges have been helped tremendously with a series of colonic hygiene sessions. I believe that this is due in part to the fact that arthritis clients suffer from some form of internal toxemia whereby toxins are continually being absorbed into their systems (i.e. the colon) causing further inflammation and aggravation of their joints.

I always say that Juan Ponce de Leon never found the fountain of youth but I’ve found the closest thing to it! He just didn’t sit on the right fountain! What are the colors of toxins? What do parasites look like? In my opinion, what you don’t see coming out in the water leaving the body in a colonic session is more important than what you do see.

Therefore, I believe colonic hygiene assists in deep tissue cleansing allowing the organs of the body to safely release impurities that have been forced into the internal organs, thus weakening the immune response and allowing disease to develop in our body. When we wake up in the morning we know that we have a proliferation of unfriendly bacteria in our mouths. We can feel this on our teeth and tongue as well as smell the odor of our breath. Therefore, I encourage my clients to think of the other end of their digestive track and what may be festering in their colon allowing all manner of diseases to develop.