These derive mainly from the two processes previously mentioned, the elimination of residue and detoxification.

This topic can be laid out in a topographic table.

1-ACTUAL INTESTINAL PATHOLOGY

A) CONSTIPATION:
Colonic Hydrotherapy is essential, as was pointed out previously,

B) DIARRHOEA:
For the same reason. It must be born in mind that one of the aetiologies for this problem could be related to the toxins present in the colon, such that their elimination would put an end to the process. It is even the case that some infectious diarrhoeas are encouraged by the use of medicated formulas and/or ozone during the session.

C) GASES:
Gases produced and the cause of their formation(remaining residue) are eliminated.

D) DIVERTICULA:
These are formed by layers of mucosa, without involvement of the muscles, and hydrotherapy assists in eliminating the parts of mucosa which are not correctly placed; provided a ‘sanding down’ effect on the diverticula. The results verify that these patients experience an improvement.

E) CROHN COLITIS:
EIn some cases the clinical improvement is spectacular, with an immediate drop in the frequency of the presence of clinical symptoms and an increase in weight and vitality.

F) SPASTIC COLICS:
Sharp or chronic pains originating in the large intestine respond to this treatment very well.

G) COLOSTOMY:
Following an intestinal resection (neoplasia), the rectosigmoid is no long part of the system for the evacuation of residue, but other functions do remain here. Thus, the desquamation of the mucosa and secretions can give rise to two irritating conditions:

• Build-up of residue which cannot always be eliminated.

• Rectal tenesmus with pruritis.

The cleaning of this area can give relief to the patient.

1- BLADDER:
Of great help in cases of vesical tenesmus, incontinence and other related conditions

2- PROSTATE:
Decreases pressure on the prostate and therefore on the urethra: functional improvement in prostatitis.

3- FEMALE GENITAL SYSTEM:
Relieves dismenorrhoea, dyspareunia and other menstrual disorders.

4- KIDNEYS - URETER:
Helps to maintain normal activity. In some cases of renal failure an improvement is achieved.

5- LIVER - VESICULA:
The therapeutic value of colonic hydrotherapy for chronic or severe hepatopathy is established by both the lessening of intra-abdominal pressure and its detoxifying effects.

Colonic hydrotherapy, as a result of its effect of lowering the pressure in the abdomen, works to relax those structures located retroperitoneally: the kidneys as well as the musculo-skeletal system.

This means that the muscles and ligaments in this lumbar area are freed up, causing an improvement in lumbago and lumbosciaticas. Some authors even talk about the ‘Healing’ effect of this action for slipped disks. Because of the arrangement of the intervertebral articulations it is known that any alteration in one area of the column can be translated to another, causing pathology in other areas. (The spinal column is a harmonic and changeable whole.)

As a result of this it is sometimes the case that cervicalgias and dorsalgias have their origin in the lumbar area and colonic hydrotherapy contributes to their treatment effectively.

Another general result from the application of the technique which provides a beneficial effect is clinical improvement in degenerative arthrosis, also at a vertebral level.

A) VARICOSE VEINS
If not sizeable they can be minimized.

B) SWOLLEN LEGS
Improves inflammation, coldness and cyanotic colour.

C) CELLULITIS
Permits greater reabsorption of the subcutaneous tissue.

The latest theories about cellulitis formation refer to the poor state of the skin as the cause.

Given the spectacularly beneficial effect of colonic hydrotherapy on the skin, this is offers another explanation for its positive effect on this condition.

D) HAEMORRHOIDS
These are engorged veins caused by excessive pressure in precisely the area effected by treatment.

E) EFFECT ON THE STOMACH
Slow and difficult digestion, aerophagy and nausea are some symptoms which are improved by carrying out intestinal cleansing with colonic hydrotherapy.

F) EFFECT ON THE ORGANS OF THE THORAX
Heart: compression of the heart can cause palpitations which disappear with the cause (the elimination of gases).

Lung: in addition to compression, the elimination of toxins assists the cleaning of the blood and improves the ventilatory and exchange functions.

G) EFFECT ON THE SKIN
There are two ways the effects take place. The direct relation between intestinal functioning and the condition of the skin is known to all, and a continual state of diarrhoea or, above all, constipation gives rise to appearance of marks, dryness, cracking and other changes in the skin. Colonic hydrotherapy, by eliminating the contents and the toxins of the intestine, works to release these tissues. However, in addition, it contributes to the hydration of the skin, achieving improvements in conditions such as the following:

EAcute or chronic eczema.
Skin marks.
Dry, rough or flakey skin.
Wrinkle improvement.
Whitening of psoriasis lesions. In combination with essential fatty acids and trace elements, this provides additional treatment.

Relieves pruritis and hives, which in most cases are caused by intestinal toxins.
Essential for acne, before undertaking any other treatment.

H) EFFECT ON MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STATE
The detoxification achieved by the treatment changes many patients’ temperament, causing the disappearance of or improvements in the following alterations:

I) EFFECT ON HEADACHES:
As indicated before, Colonic Hydrotherapy has a beneficial effect on these cases, due to two factors:
Firstly, the relaxation of the lumbar region of the spinal column is transmitted to the cervical region and the articulation with the head, which improves headaches caused by muscular tension.
econdly, the elimination of toxins removes the source of many headaches.
Also significant is the relaxing effect on emotional state.

J) EFFECT ON AREA OF E.N.T.

a) Dizziness and vertigo
Conditions which are due to spinal problems show clear evidence of improvement
However, those which have their origin in the internal ear also improve since colonic hydrotherapy has a decongestive effect here.

b) Rhinitis and sinusitis
Patients who have undergone treatment for other conditions have acknowledged improvements to these symptoms.
Also allows the elimination of swallowed mucus and associated pathology this causes in these patients.

c)Otitis.
Greater remission period between acute phases.

K) EFFECT ON OVEREATING / OBESITY
In the case of overeating, the benefits are obvious and it is the treatment of choice for upset stomachs.

For obesity, apart from removing fecal matter, the treatment reduces the volume of the abdomen and legs – the effect on circulation – and helps obese patients to take on the necessary dietary changes by improving their emotional state so that the goal of achieving a balanced diet seems feasible.

L) EFFECT ON ALLERGIES
Effects are found in several areas

a) Skin:
As mentioned in the case of pruritis and hives, a great quantity of mucous material is seen to be eliminated in the machine viewer, and occasionally food remains which could be the cause of an allergic reaction.

b) Lung:
Attested by asthmatic patients.

c) E.N.T.:
The case of allergic rhinitis has already been mentioned above. The purifying effect of the treatment can also be added as a influencing factor.

M) EFFECT ON ARTHROSIS / OSTEOPOROSIS
In addition to the effect on the joints close to the area of the hips and spinal column, there is a positive effect in other areas. Generally, the treatment makes a contribution to improving all degenerative conditions. Also significant is the positive effect on osteoporosis.

N) EFFECT ON SCLEROSIS EN PLAQUES
Included in the multiple factors which are given to explain the origin of this condition is alimentation. Dr Kousmine’s method, using exact proportions of saturated fats, fish oils, linoleic acid, vitamins and trace elements, is known to give beneficial results. However, first and foremost, a complete and thorough cleansing of the intestine is essential, and this is achieved by means of colonic hydrotherapy.

O) EFFECT ON LANGUOR
Specialists are often at a loss as to how to classify a condition as imprecise as this one. Languor can be investigated under haematology (anaemia), psychiatry, rheumatology, etc. What is certain is that simply with this treatment patients notice an increase in vitality and greater resistance.

P) EFFECT ON SPORT
Bodybuilders and cyclists, among others, have discovered that the purifying effects of colonic hydrotherapy give several desirable results:

Q) EFFECT ON DEGENERATIVE CONDITIONS
It is a commonly know fact that the death of the organism begins in the intestine. Therefore, it is logical to find that colonic hydrotherapy creates an increase in mental capacity and a general rejuvenation, given that it contributes to slowing down normal or accelerated degenerative processes.

R) USE BEFORE EXPLORATION
The elimination of colic contents (stools and gases) allows better diagnostic images to be obtained, whatever the technique (x-ray, ultrasound, manual touch, etc.), and if contrasts are used, the best method to eliminate them rapidly and easily is to purge the colon by means of hydrotherapy.

S) USE IN SURGERY
Advisable before any type of intervention, especially in the pelvis/abdomen, for obvious reasons. Also aids the rapid elimination of anaesthetic.

T) USE IN PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE
In some countries, relatives of patients with cancer of the colon are administered colonic hydrotherapy as a preventative measure. In addition to this, however, nearly all degenerative processes and other conditions are prevented.

- With everything that has gone above, it is not necessary to go into more details about the preventative effects of this technique.

If you have found this to be of interest, go ahead and recommend this treatment to your patients and friends; you can be sure that they will thank you for it.