Colonic therapy:

colonic irrigations with fluid under gentle pressure are a method of and therapy for bowel cleansing designed to detoxify the large intestine.

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Colon Therapy: A high colonic enema that cleanses using water. Benefits include detoxification, cleansing of the blood, and the stimulation of internal organs. 

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COLON THERAPY: The colon, along with the skin, kidneys, and lungs, is a major organ for eliminating bodily waste.

The healthy function of the colon is essential for good digestion and the proper absorption of nutrients. If bowel movements are not consistent, waste products and toxins are not eliminated in a regular manner, and health can be compromised. Colon therapy uses a series of colonic water flushes to clean and detoxify the lower intestine and aid in the reconstitution of intestinal flora.

(See also: Colon therapy, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of death among cancers in the Western world. Many colorectal cancers are thought to arise from adenomatous polyps in the colon. These mushroom-like growths are usually benign, but some may develop into cancer over time. The majority of the time, the diagnosis of localized colon cancer is through colonoscopy. Therapy is usually th ...

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• Colorectal cancer - Symptoms
• Colorectal cancer - Risk factors
• Colorectal cancer - Diagnosis screening and monitoring
• Colorectal cancer - Identification of malignancy
• Colorectal cancer - Pathology
• Colorectal cancer - Staging
• Colorectal cancer - TNM or Duke's
• Colorectal cancer - AJCC stage groupings
• Colorectal cancer - Pathogenesis
• Colorectal cancer - Treatment
• Colorectal cancer - Surgery
• Colorectal cancer - Chemotherapy
• Colorectal cancer - Radiation therapy
• Colorectal cancer - Immunotherapy
• Colorectal cancer - Support therapies
• Colorectal cancer - Prognosis
• Colorectal cancer - Prevention
• Colorectal cancer - Surveillance
• Colorectal cancer - Lifestyle
• Colorectal cancer - Chemoprevention

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An enema (plural enemata or enemas) is the procedure of introducing liquids into the rectum and colon via the anus. Enemas can be carried out for medical reasons, as part of alternative therapies, and also for erotic purposes, particularly as part of BDSM activities. In earlier times, they were often known as clysters. Enema - Medical usage. The main medical usages of enemas are: As a laxative. The patient expels feces along with the enema in the toilet after administration. Enema ...

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• Enema - Non-medical usage
• Enema - Colonic irrigation
• Enema - Ritual use
• Enema - References and further reading

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Colonic Irrigation Therapy

(also called colonics) The introduction of a series of inflows and outflows of purified water into the colon for cleansing and corrective purposes.

(See also: Colonic Irrigation Therapy, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Main article: Monoclonal antibody Examples of monoclonal antibodies include: Rituximab targets CD20 found on B cells. It is used in non Hodgkin lymphoma Trastuzumab (Herceptin®) targets the Her2/neu (also known as ErbB2) receptor expressed in some types of breast cancer Cetuximab (marketed as Erbitux) targets the epidermal growth factor receptor. It is used in the treatment of colon cancer. ...

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Targeted therapy, Targeted therapy - Small molecules, Targeted therapy - Monoclonal antibodies, Targeted therapy - Progress and future

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Colorectal cancer - TNM or Duke's. Colon cancer staging is an estimate of the condition of a particular cancer for diagnostic and research purposes. The systems for staging colorectal cancers largely depend on the extent of local invasion, the degree of lymph node involvement and whether there is distant metastasis. The most common currently used system for staging is the TNM system, though many doctors still use the older Duke's system. The TNM system assigns a number: T - The degree of invas ...

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Colorectal cancer, Colorectal cancer - Symptoms, Colorectal cancer - Risk factors, Colorectal cancer - Diagnosis screening and monitoring, Colorectal cancer - Identification of malignancy, Colorectal cancer - Pathology, Colorectal cancer - Staging, Colorectal cancer - TNM or Duke's, Colorectal cancer - AJCC stage groupings, Colorectal cancer - Pathogenesis, Colorectal cancer - Treatment, Colorectal cancer - Surgery, Colorectal cancer - Chemotherapy, Colorectal cancer - Radiation therapy, Colorectal cancer - Immunotherapy, Colorectal cancer - Support therapies, Colorectal cancer - Prognosis, Colorectal cancer - Prevention, Colorectal cancer - Surveillance, Colorectal cancer - Lifestyle, Colorectal cancer - Chemoprevention

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See also von Willebrand factor for the normal function of that coagulation factor vWF is mainly active in conditions of high blood flow and shear stress. Deficiency of vWF therefore shows primarily in organs with extensive small vessels, such as the skin, the gastrointestinal tract and the uterus. In angiodysplasia, a form of telangiectasia of the colon, shear stress is much higher than in average capillaries, and the risk of bleeding is increased concomitantly. The individuals ABO blood group can influence presentation and pathology of vWD. Those individuals with blood group O have a ...

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Cancers are classified by the type of cell that resembles the tumor and, therefore, the tissue presumed to be the origin of the tumor. The following general categories are usually accepted: Carcinoma: malignant tumors derived from epithelial cells. This group represent the most common cancers, including the common forms of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer. Lymphoma and Leukemia: malignant tumors derived from blood and bone marrow cells Sarcoma: malignant tumors derived from connective tissue, or mesenchy ...

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Colonic Irrigation  - Flushing of the intestines with water or soapy solutions via a rectal enema for therapeutic, diagnostic or nutritive purpose.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY: involves the cleansing of the large intestine with warm purified water. A single colonic treatment is said to be equivalent to several enemas in removing toxic debris from the colon.

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Colonic: Irrigation of the colon for the purpose of cleansing trapped debris, which is believed to recycle toxins back into the system.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY

Purified water is gently introduced into the colon through sterilized tubes in order to flush out toxins, gas, accumulated matter and mucus deposits along the walls of the colon. Disease always accompanies toxins and when these toxins are reduced by aiding their elimination, the body’s immune system is helped considerably.

The function of the intestines is to absorb nutrients, and eliminate body waste, thus water used for colon hydrotherapy can include vitamin or mineral additives to aid the corrective process and help prevent disease.

The results of a hydrotherapy session are increased energy, reduced craving for junk food, and overeating, since absorption of nutrients is increased when the encrustation on the colon wall are cleaned. Other beneficial conditions can include: constipation, a sluggish liver, headaches, flatulence, skin disorders, asthma, allergies, fatigue, depression, candida, as well as addictions to food or substance abuse.

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COLONIC HYDROTHERAPY: Warm water is pumped into the colon and the residues of fecal matter and other deposits can be cleared. The central point is that poisons and fecal matter are flushed out and replaced with beneficial bacteria. Best used in conjunction with nutritional advice.

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Colon Hydrotherapy: Colon hydrotherapy cleanses the colon through gentle water infusions. Colonics are recommended for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches, and are used for general health balance.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY

A gentle infusion of warm water through the colon is intended to cleanse trapped impurities, preventing the recycling of toxins into the blood stream.

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Colon Hydrotherapy

(referred to also as colon irrigation or a colonic) is a soothing process of removing toxins and debris that limit your energy and keep you from vibrant health and well-being. A small amount of warm, purified water flows into the colon, gently stimulating the natural peristaltic action to release softened waste.

This procedure results in better elimination, creating a more favorable environment for good flora, and providing the whole body with a clean water supply (for the colon is the entire body's reservoir). Enhanced immune function, increased vitality, a clearer mind, and a more positive outlook are frequently reported benefits.

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Colon Hydrotherapy: Colon hydrotherapy cleanses the colon through gentle water infusions. This specific form of hydrotherapy first gained wide-spread popularity in the great health spas of the Edwardian age.

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Detoxification:

the process of eliminating the build-up of wastes and toxins from the body, often accomplished with fasting, adhering to specific diets, colon therapy, vitamin therapy, chelation therapy, and hyperthermia.

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