(Translated with the permission of our client – Mrs. Monika Poledníková, www.spektrumzdravi.cz)
10.4.2025
First-hand experience: Hydrocolon therapy cleanses the intestines and starts detoxification. Does it really work?
A question that has been on my mind for quite a few years. But I’m not going to go somewhere just to have my colon flushed. What if my colon bursts? What if the hydrocolon therapy damages me? What if…? I had a lot of questions running through my head. And so, I studied, searched, read professional articles, discussions… Until I finally made an appointment for hydrocolon therapy.
Years ago, there was a TV show about people who, under the watchful eye of TV cameras, were going into weight loss and they were doing hydrocolon therapy each time for everyone. So it can’t be that dangerous. Or is it? In any case, I’ve been thinking about the procedure ever since. Every spring detox, every weight loss, I’ve had the ‘itch‘ of trying the colon flushing. Finally, the moment came many years later, simply because experiencing it and writing a report about it.
Hydrocolon therapy is not weight loss, but it can kick-start it
‘You can lose 1 to 9 pounds after hydrocolon therapy,’ say many articles commonly available on the internet. And since I’m a woman and it’s time for the annual ‘swimsuit weight loss,’ I thought it might be a good idea. I spent quite a while looking for a place to go for hydrocolon therapy. But when I found Dr.Marie Stefanova from AltheaPrague (Prague 2, Czech Republic), it was clear where I will go. I read her CV and found out that she is no stranger to alternative medicine, which I liked. First of all, she’s a doctor, so she knows what she’s doing and makes sure the procedure is safe. I contacted her and within a month we met at her clinic.
Hydrocolon therapy: A wellness retreat for the gut. So, what exactly is hydrocolon therapy?
Simply put, it’s a procedure that focuses on cleansing the intestines using warm water (37.5-38.5 °C, just like in our belly). It may sound a bit like science fiction, but it is an effective way to get rid of excess toxins and impurities that can build up in the body. It is for this reason that weight loss is mentioned in many texts. But as Dr.Marie Stefanova from AltheaPrague said, it is not just about weight loss. It has nothing to do with that, you will not get rid of fat. During hydrocolon therapy, water flows only into the colon, which slowly but effectively flushes out all the deposits. The result is not only a feeling of lightness, but also an improvement in digestion and overall well-being. It may sound like something you wouldn’t include in your ordinary week, but for many people it’s a way to ‘reboot’ the whole body and feel a little bit better again. So much for the theory, now let’s get practical!
My first hydrocolon therapy
You know that feeling when you see a ride at an amusement park, want to go on it so badly, but the fear literally paralyses you? Then eventually someone grabs your hand, takes you on the ride and you absolutely enjoy it. And you even want to go again! That’s exactly how I would describe my first experience with hydrocolon therapy. I was heroically hiding my fear, although I have to say that the doctor was so great and professional that I was looking forward to it at times. The questionnaire she did with me before my first hydrocolon therapy session was very specific. Lots of questions that I don’t think I’ve ever been asked. She went into detail about my health, my diet and what was bothering me. She followed up with an examination where she listened to me, did a tongue diagnosis and examined me by direct palpation to see if there was any contraindication to hydrocolon therapy. Then she said, ‘Here we go, are you ready?’
Hydrocolon therapy will flush you thoroughly
Before the hydrocolon therapy itself, you quickly go to the toilet and then just lay down on a special reclining bed. I kind of felt like I was in for some kind of weird experiment. I was reassuring myself that nothing could really happen and inquired after the inner workings of the machine (which I honestly didn’t really care for because I’m not the technical type, but I needed to communicate). Marie Stefanova MD was going along me with her calmness and smile. She explained everything, showed me around, hooked me up to the hoses and we chatted. ‘So, when are we going to start it,’ I raised the question in between talking. ‘You’ve had the water flowing into you for three minutes now,’ the doctor laughed. ‘Oh,’ I exclaimed, my eyes popping as I got a little scared. But there was no drama. Over the next few minutes, even the fear subsided and I rejoiced that my bowels were getting their well-deserved restart. And that I might even lose a few kilos! During the procedure, the doctor gently massaged my abdomen several times to support the cleansing process. After half an hour the ‘flushing’ was over, I went to the toilet again, drank warm mint tea and went home. Before leaving, I asked about the possibility of an accident on the way home. „Nothing can happen, normally clients come here during their lunch break or go to the gym or dance practice after the treatment. If you feel well, everything is fine,“ Marie Stefanova assured me.
Hydrocolon therapy: one is not enough
The doctor from AltheaPrague also explained to me that for a complete cleansing it is advisable to undergo three treatments, ideally as close together as possible. So we arranged two more appointments. After the first treatment, however, I had mixed feelings. The idea of a flat stomach that articles on the internet promised was far from reality and I felt totally pumped with water. And fat. In the evening I even felt uncomfortable sensations, bordering on slight pain. I began to hesitate over the next two treatments. I figured I’d try to sleep and decide in the morning.
After waking up, I felt absolutely light and really wonderful. I should also add that diet plays a big role. It has a really big effect on the gut. And I would say that I am a “exemplary example of client” in this respect. No fast food, no semi-finished products, no sugar. I eat mostly vegetarian, sometimes just vegan. But don’t look for any fads in this, it’s simply the way I like to eat. Real food and a regular diet help me maintain my weight and feel great. „In hydrocolon therapy, you can tell how clients eat. With you, I can see that you are doing really well,“ the doctor told me, among other things. That was pleasing.
The other hydrocolon therapies were literally a caress
I shared my feelings about the first treatment with the doctor and she told me that this is indeed how some clients can feel. However, they are a minority, and such feelings are really only short-lived. I just always have to be “unusual”. The next two treatments were just as relaxing as the first. The only difference is that they were ten minutes longer and I felt absolutely wonderful afterwards. No pain, no big belly. After the last procedure I even had a real feeling that “I must have at least ten kilos less”. However, I was cured of this by the scale, which showed the same figure. “Some clients have maybe a kilo more after hydrocolon therapy,” the doctor explained to me, saying that this is due to the leftover water that remains in the gut for some time.
I will definitely go for another hydrocolon therapy
During the last hydrocolon therapy, a roundworm appeared in the little window where the waste from the intestines was flowing out. It freaked me out. “It’s common in the vast majority of clients,” the doctor assured me. Roundworms are relatively easy to get from poorly washed vegetables and fruit or from pets. Fortunately, eliminating them has a solution. “After three months, however, it would be nice to repeat the procedure once or twice,” the doctor told me after evaluating the treatments. “After that, you may only need to undergo hydrocolon therapy once a year.” When asked how often clients come in, she said it also depends on the problems they have. So put your prejudices aside and give it a try. I will definitely go again in three months, it makes sense to me and I feel wonderful now. The difference between “before” and “after” is definitely noticeable. I consider bowel cleansing, along with a proper diet and of course now special probiotics, which were recommended and I take regularly according to the plan, to be essential care for a healthy body. And by the way, if we don’t consider it a statistical error, my scale shows me 500 grams less. But I feel 100% better for it!
AltheaPrague, Prague 2, Czech Republic, April 2025
Zdroj: https://www.spektrumzdravi.cz/reportaze/na-vlastni-kuzi-hydrocolon-terapie-vycisti-streva-a-nastartuje-detoxikaci-skutecne-to-funguje