The terrain and environs of a healthy and functional large intestine remind me of a flourishing garden.  In a garden, that is suitable for planting seeds, and growing plants, there exists nourishing, well hydrated soil that includes abundant friendly organisms, as well as aeration and moisture.

Similarly, in a  colon that does what it is suppose to, there exists abundant friendly organisms, as well as aeration and moisture.

Colon hydrothetrapy supports the healthy functioning of the lower bowel by providing hydration; clearing out unfriendly, pathogenic, disease-producing bacteria, yeasts and parasites, thereby promoting the colonization of probiotics (friendly bacteria); and loosening up old waste material that can be likened to hardened, crusty, lumpy clumps of ground.

In order to maximize the results of the colonic treatment, a few preparatory steps can be helpful.  Just as the gardener tills up the dirt, and adds beneficial organisms in the form of manure and compost, the person preparing for their colonic can similarly soften, and break apart “clumps” of toxic waste in the bowel getting ready for the rinse.

Because I want my clients to get the best possible results from their colonic treatments, I like to encourage them to consider the following preparatory guidelines:

Dietary prep can be beneficial in maximizing your colonic results. This prep can vary from person to person. Many people prepare for their series of colonics for a week or two, but even just a day or two helps.  By modifying your diet to include lots of green leafy vegetables, and avoiding refined and complex carbohydrates which convert to sugar in the bloodstream, you will minimize gas blockages in the bowel caused by yeasts.

Incorporating cleansing fibers, calcium bentonite clay and herbal support during a series of colonics assists the body in collecting and mopping up old waste material in order that it will rinse out more thoroughly during the colonic. We can talk about this during your first treatment.

Extra fiber for a week or two before the treatment helps to “scrub” and “fluff” dense waste material in the bowel, preparing for more efficient removal.  Two heaping Tablespoons of flaxseed meal mixed into a glass of water, and drunk once or twice per day, are modest and effective prep steps before colonics.

Whether or not you are already on a special cleansing diet or detox program, I normally recommend these few preparatory steps to assist in a more thorough “rinse”:

1)  If possible, have a bowel movement the morning of the colonic to clear the rectum of solid matter.  Better yet, have daily movements for many days before treatment.  Some people can’t, that’s why they come to me.  It is optimal, if possible.

2)  Do your best to include extra fiber to get some ‘scrubbing’ action going. For example, a couple heaping Tablespoons flaxseed meal daily (you may mix it in water, and drink), or a couple teaspoons psyllium husks in water daily–drink quickly before the mixture thickens. During a series of colonics, don’t take large amounts of cathartic herbs, oxygen-based products or large doses of magnesium that make your bowel movements runny.  This irritates the bowel, and interferes with a thorough cleanse.

3) Try to refrain from eating and drinking for a couple hours before colonic so your bladder and stomach are comfortable.

Many of our clients at Oasis Colonics are reaping the profound cleansing benefits of calcium bentonite clay. The clay literally acts like a magnet, drawing out deep seated toxic matter from the inner layers of the bowel wall. Toxicity such as pesitide residues, yeasts, viruses, “bad” bacteria, as well as heavy metals that have settled into the intestinal tissues, are pulled out for release by the merit of the clay’s electrical charge. It attracts and binds the “nasties,” and balances the “good stuff.” Oasis Colonics offers the most effective and pure calcium bentonite clay available. It is sourced from an ancient volcanic mine in the pristine Death Valley, California. We don’t have to import from France or any country outside of our USA in order to benefit from the most alkaline clay available.

Living Clay® is an all natural calcium dominant Bentonite clay with Montmorillonite properties from the Smectite family of clays. Unlike other clays, Smectites are regarded for their exceptionally superior ability to both absorb and adsorb. Characterized by its expandable properties, Living Clay® is considered a green swelling clay recognized for its effectiveness in drawing out impurities and toxins.

From volcanic ash rich in trace minerals, this ultra pure, all natural and carefully selected Bentonite clay is the preferred choice for clay baths (read article), detoxing (read article), clay facials (read article), clay scrubs, clay body wraps and more. For additional uses go to www.AboutClay.com.

Every piece of Bentonite clay retains a considerable amount of energy from the large and powerful magnetic entity of the Earth from the volcanic eruption – its negative ionic charge. This electromagnetic action transmits an extraordinary strength to the body’s cells and helps to rebuild vital potential through the liberation of latent energy. The body has great energy resources, which normally remain dormant; clay awakens them and speeds cellular revitalization.  Living Clay® is a powerful agent of stimulation, transformation, detoxing and transmission of energy.

This rare, natural desert Bentonite clay, obtained from a sub-surface mine in California, has been protected from leaching by the climate. In addition, this particular clay deposit was sealed away and isolated from the natural elements by a cap of zeolite minerals for forty-three million years.Because its adsorptive properties have not been compromised by air or ground water contaminants, this highly charged, all natural Calcium Bentonite clay has a drawing power of 32 times its molecular weight. Its extremely strong adsorptive and absorptive properties make it ideal for use in deep cleansing, detoxing, clarifying of the skin, facial masks, body wraps, and many other uses. It is milled to a 325 screen mesh to provide a smooth, creamy, less gritty texture.

Living Clay® supplies the purest, most effective Bentonite clay available today.  Characterized by its unique expandable properties, this green swelling Bentonite clay has a greater capacity to draw impurities and excess oils from the skin, as well to detox and bind with toxins. We are very pleased to be able to offer it to you in all of our products. You can’t buy a more potent Bentonite clay from any other source in the world, and therefore, it is the ONLY clay we will use in our products.  We settle for nothing less than the BEST for our customers!

Unique Properties of Clays

French Naturopath, Raymond Dextreit is the most famous and most experienced clay therapist ever known in the world. The following is an excerpt from his book, Earth Cures. Dextreit wrote, “One of clay’s peculiarities is based on its physical-chemical domination. From a thermo-dynamic point of view, we must admit that clay cannot be the sole source of energy of the phenomena it produces.  Clay is effective through a dynamic presence far more significant than a mere consideration of the substances it contains.  It is a catalyst rather than an agent in itself.  This is possible because clay is alive – ‘living earth’.”

Adsorption and Absorption

The two words are similar but their differences are fundamental to understanding how clay minerals function and how clay works. Clays that have the ability to absorb and adsorb are called Living or Active clays, because they are capable of changing and exchanging. Adsorption describes the process by which the charged particles of other substances combine with the charged particles on the outer surface of the clay molecule.

The positively charged ions are attracted to the stronger negatively charged surfaces of the clay molecule. An exchange reaction occurs in which the clay mineral ions are swapped for the ions of the positive charged substance. The clay molecule is electrically satisfied and binds with the substances capturing them.

Absorption is a slower and more complex process. All absorbent clays have a charge on their inner layers. This means that charged ions sit between the layers of the clay molecule surrounded by water molecules. The expanded clay attracts foreign substances that are absorbed and fill the spaces between the clay molecule’s stacked layers. Absorbent clay will absorb positively charged ions and impurities and ignore negatively charged nutrients.

On a molecular level, Robert T. Marin, a mineralogist at MIT, points to Bentonite’s minute particle size that creates a large surface area in proportion to the volume used. “The greater the surface area, the greater its power to pick up positively charged particles of ions.” Mr. Marin stated that one gram of clay has a surface area of 800 square meters. Thus, the greater the surface area, the greater the power to pick up positive charged ions many times its own weight. Swelling clays of the right mineral composition have a great potential for absorption.

The pH of Living Clay® is 9.7, and thus it acts as an alkalizing agent for the body. The pH scale goes from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is acidic and above 7 is alkaline. Because of clay’s homeostatic abilities, it helps balance the body’s pH level. It naturally creates balance. Bentonite clay baths are increasingly popular for detoxing, cleansing the skin and balancing the bodies pH levels.

Living Clay® was carefully evaluated and selected as our premier clay for its superior qualities.

We are proud to provide this exceptional Bentonite clay to our clients. For a guide to understanding Bentonite clay and its uses and applications, we recommend the book Living Clay: Nature’s Own Miracle Cure.

When many people hear the word ‘colonic’ they immediately think of an ‘enema’. Truth be told, colonics have come a long way since ancient times when people went down to the river with a gourd and a reed. Colonic therapist, Brenda Watson from Florida, helps to dispel the myths about colonics, and explores the benefits of modern colon hydrotherapy.