Colon drainage is a technique with its origins in traditional Chinese medicine.
It is very helpful in treating occasional cases of acute constipation. Cases of chronic constipation are a job for a specialist.
This treatment should be carried out at least 2 hours after eating, and the bladder should be emptied beforehand.
It involves a massage of the large intestine, performed in a clockwise direction. The recipient must be lying on their back, with the belly loose and relaxed. Very little or no oil is used, and the massage becomes progressively more intense.
INDICATIONS
- Acute, occasional constipation.
- Flatulence.
BENEFITS
- Stimulates the abdominal region and improves circulation of blood and oxygen in all the internal organs of the area, helping to break down blockages, facilitating the elimination of toxins, relieving constipation and that stress-related “knotty” feeling.
- This massage may also alleviate back problems by stimulating tired abdominal muscles.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
This massage should be avoided in cases of:
- Pregnancy.
- Menstruation.
- Swelling in the abdominal area.
