History of Colon Cleansing

First record in 1500 B.C. by the Egyptians. Gave direction for enemas and prescribed remedies to "drive out excrements." In 600 B.C., Babylonian inscriptions described syringes and speculums. Hippocrates in 500 B.C. suggestedusing enemas for fever therapy. Pliny form 77 A.D. identifies the origin of the enema from the Ibis bird of Egypt, which drew water into its beak and self administrated the enema. Galen in 131-201 A.D. the greatest physician since Hippocrates. Mentions enema with water, oil and honey. The enema of the 17th century was so popular, "no home was without one." Fluids with colors and fragrances were in great use. Pare from France in 1600 A.D. made the first distinction between an enema and colonic. It can take many as 15 enemas to do what one properly administrated colonic can do. At the turn of the century, colon therapy gained the attention of such physicians such as Dr. Wiltsie, Dr. Waddingtion, Dr. Jensen and Dr. Walker. Colon Hydrotherapy has waxed and waned in popularity throughout history. The two main conclusions to draw upon are there is something of value to this modality and, the second is it has never received the attention it justly deserved because of the lack professional control and study.
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