Mary Chase Hopkins

Well, waste material, especially that which has remained in the colon for some time, (i.e. impacted faeces, dead cellular tissue, accumulated mucous, parasites, worms, etc.), poses several problems. First this material is quite toxic (poisonous). These poisons can re-enter and circulate in the blood stream making us feel ill, tired or weak. Second, impacted materials impair the colon's ability to assimilate minerals and bacteria- produced vitamins. And finally, a build-up of material on the colon wall can inhibit muscular action causing sluggish bowel movements, constipation, and the result of these disorders.

Yes it is, but toxicity is not limited to just the colon. Toxic material is found throughout the body, particularly in fat tissue, joints, arteries, muscles, liver, etc. Colonics effectively eliminate large quantities of toxic waste, affecting the condition of the entire body.

Specifically, a colonic is used to accomplish the following:

1. Cleanse the Colon: Toxic material is broken down so it can no longer harm your body or inhibit assimilation and elimination. Even debris built up over a long period is gently, but surely removed in the process of a series of treatments. Once impacted material is removed, your colon can begin again to co-operate as it was intended to. In this very real sense a colonic is a rejuvenation treatment.
   
   
2. It Exercises the Colon Muscles: The build up of toxic debris weakens the colon and impairs its functioning. The gentle filling and emptying of the colon improves peristaltic (muscular contraction) activity by which the colon naturally moves material.
   
   
3. It Reshapes the Colon: When problem conditions exist in the colon, they tend to alter its shape which in turn causes more problems. The gentle action of the water, coupled with the massage techniques of the colon therapist helps to eliminate bulging pockets of waste and narrowed, spastic constrictions finally enabling the colon to resume its natural state.
   
   
4. It Stimulates Reflex Points: Every system and organ of the body is connected to the colon by reflex points colonic stimulates these points, thereby affecting the corresponding body parts in a beneficial way.

Healthy babies, animals and adults not subjected to the "refinements" of civilization (i.e. aboriginal peoples) have bowel movements shortly after each meal is eaten. So, assuming there is sufficient fibre and water available to the colon, one characteristic is a bowel movement shortly after a meal is eaten. Once the urge to eliminate is honoured by a trip to the toilet, the elimination should be easy and take no more than a few seconds. The stool will be long, large in diameter, light brown in colour, without offensive odour and should float or sink very slowly. When the toilet is flushed, the stool immediately begins breaking apart by the action of water movement. As incredible as this may sound, it is true and commonly experienced in cultures where people live more naturally.

No, you will fully maintain your personal dignity. You will be in a private room with only your therapist, who fully appreciates the sensitivity of the colonic procedure and will help you feel at ease. Your emotions will be acknowledged and honoured. After the gentle insertion of a small tube into the rectum, you are completely covered. Rubber tubing carries clean water in and waste out in a gravity pressured system. The mess and odour sometimes present during an enema simply does not exist with a colonic.

Most likely, you'll feel great. Probably you'll feel lighter and enjoy a sense of well-being. Not infrequently, someone having their first colonic will remark that it was one of the most wonderful experiences of their life. As soon as the colonic is finished you can carry on with daily routine. For some, the colonic may trigger several subsequent bowel movements for the next few hours, but there won't be any uncontrollable urgency or discomfort. It's also possible you may feel light-headed or chilled for a few moments following a colonic.

It is the safest and least likely to have any side effects of any device that has a major effect on bodily function. It is sensible to treat a toxic person with a short treatment at first to assess hoer well their body can handle the waste disposal reflecting how well their liver functions. 

There is no comparison. Unlike Manual Lymphatic Drainage, the energy field delivered by this instrument instantly removes the obstruction to the flow of lymph by dissociating the components causing this obstruction. On an effectiveness scale of 1-10, MLD works up to 4 or 5 on this scale. Electro-Lymphatic Therapy however rates between 8 or 9 on this scale. 

This depends upon the condition one is treating. It is also important to understand the origins of the particular condition being treated. Generally speaking, once the lymph system has been cleared then it can maintain itself with the help of all the correct lifestyle habits.

Yes. This has the possibility of removing wastes from the tissue and to bring healthy blood and nutrients to the tissue which has the potential for making that area youthful.

The ELT device essentially works by producing an energy field that is applied to the surface of the skin. The energy moves through the tissue and 'knocks' electrons off the cells in the body fluids and restores the negative charge which moves these cells into the fluids flowing through blood and lymph channels. It breaks up waste stored in the tissues, improving the immune system.
 
This energy field induces a flow of fluids thus relaxing muscles and relieving tension. An expansion is created in order to allow fluids to flow freely. Creating this expansion also opens the way for the body to provide nutrients previously deprived and this encourages the healing process.
 
Dr. Simon de Montfort, who developed the ELT device, found that the common characteristic between different illnesses was the difficulty in maintaining the proper flow of blood and lymph. He found that many chronic conditions seemed to be related to the flow of fluids in the body and this led him to create this device which would increase the flow of body fluids by dissociation of the obstructions to normal flow patterns.
 
While this ELT device does not cure chronic illnesses, it treats problems associated with chronic illnesses.