Colon Hydrotherapy Advanced Level

The following disorders will be the subject of the course:

• Haemorrhoids (internal and external);
• Rectal abscesses, fistulae and fissures;
• Parasitic infections;
• Yeast imbalances;
• Abnormal growths, herniations and intestinal obstructions;
• Irritable colon;
• Diverticulosis and diverticulitis;
• Appendicitis and peritonitis;
• Inflammatory diseases of the bowel.

On completion of the Intermediate and Advanced courses, the student should be able to:

• Understand in greater detail the functions of each part of the digestive system with special emphasis on the action or reaction of enzymes, acids, bases, amino-acids, hormones, etc. on the specific part or organ and the result for the body on the whole.
• Have an understanding of the interactions of foods, vitamins and minerals throughout the alimentary tract.
• Describe digestive system disorders, and understand their implication to the colon hydrotherapist.
• Be able to explain the reason each disorder may be contraindicated, or if indicated for colon hydrotherapy, be able to explain why that disorder is indicated.
• Describe the innervation of the alimentary tract, the small and large intestine, and the mechanism of defecation.
• Describe, in detail, the arteries and veins that supply the intestinal tract, including the small and large intestine.
• Understand the concepts of dysbiosis and malabsorption, leaky gut syndrome and yeast infections including Candida albicans.