Please review the following health conditions and diseases, and if you have or have had any of these health challenges, you will need to see a doctor prior to having a colonic session to determine if you are a candidate for colon hydrotherapy – or present us with a written release by a physician.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office directly at 503 849 4703

ABDOMINAL HERNIA – Must be released by a physician.

ABDOMINAL SURGERY – A minimum of 12 weeks should pass after surgery and must be released by a physician and prescription for a colonic.

ABNORMAL DISTENTION/MASSES – If distention is because of gas, bloating and fat it’s OK.  If there are masses (one or two areas that are hardened) we cannot do a colonic and we recommend an exam by a physician.

ACUTE LIVER FAILURE – having a colonic would put stress on the liver. If cirrhosis of the liver, the colonic would cause the liver to dump toxins too fast.  We recommend you have an exam by a physician and a written prescription for a colonic.

ANEMIA – this condition weakens an individual. The colonic would put stress on an already weakened system.  You’ll need a Dr. prescription for a colonic.

ANEURYSM – Absolutely no colonic.

CARCINOMA – of the colon, kidney or bladder (walls are weakened). Unable to do a colonic.  If in other areas of the body, it would be ok.  We recommend an exam by a physician and prescription for a colonic.

CARDIAC CONDITION – We need to know what kind of heart condition? Are you seeing a Dr. for this condition? Do they have a pacemaker, congestive heart failure (weakened heart, losing the ability to pump the blood), recent heart attack, heart surgery?  High blood pressure? Under control?  We recommend an exam by a physician and prescription for colonic.

CHROHN’S DISEASE –Limited to the small intestine.  Please let us know if you have this condition.

COLITIS/MUCUS COLITIS –  Colonic can be done, but will be at a low temp of 96 – 98 degrees.

ULCERATIVE COLITIS –We recommend a physician exam and prescription.

DIALYSIS PATIENTS – a colonic would put a lot of stress on the kidneys. We recommend a physician exam and prescription.

DIVERTICULI – Yes, can give a colonic. This will help empty the pockets.

DIVERTICULOSIS – Yes, can give a colonic.  The temp is kept lower (96-98) as well as the flow of water.

DIVERTICULITIS – The diverticula are inflamed. Absolutely no colonic.

FISSURES/FISTULAS – A colonic would put pressure on this area.  We recommend a physician exam and prescription.

HEMORRHAGING – If any sign of bright red blood from the rectum/colon a colonic cannot be administered. I would advise you to see a Doctor.  If a woman is having her menstrual cycle, a colonic could be beneficial to relieve cramping. 

HEMORRHOIDECTOMY – Get a Dr. release before doing a colonic. Needs to be at least 12 weeks after surgery.  The Temperature will be kept lower (94 –96)

INTESTINAL PERFORATION – Cannot do colonic! Symptoms are blood, vomiting, nausea, and fever.

LUPUS –We recommend a physician prescription before doing the colonic.

PREGNANCY – No colonic during the first and last trimester. We recommend a physician exam and prescription.

RECTAL SURGERY –Only after 12 weeks after the surgery and a Doctor’s Release.

RENAL INSUFFICENCIES (Kidney failure) – No colonic!  Colonics work the kidneys.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS – You may be taking prescription drugs that may cause a weakening of the bowel wall. Before receiving a colonic always speak with your Doctor regarding the effect of the drug you are taking and get a medical release for the Colonic.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office directly at 503 849 4703 or contact your Doctor.