Gas: Is it the probiotics or is the colonic?!

[kasha]

Hey everyone,

Had a colonic for the first time last Tuesday. While I'm not saying it's changed my life or made me new, it was rather, uh, "interesting" to watch what was coming out of me. I'd like to do another to keep this going.

Thing is, I have a bit of a cramp in the lower part of my right abdomen and TONS of gas, especially when I eat something.

I've been reading around the net, and some people say the colonic is to blame and others say it could be the probiotics that were given to me.

What do you all think? I'd appreciate the advice. I've heard so many great things about colonics I'd like to continue but at this point I'm a bit scared.

Thanks!

C

[jnani]

Hi Kasha
The gas will settle down in time. Its because your system has been emptied out so to speak. Its better not to overdo treatments of such nature. Gentle and easy is best.

For gas- you could try this mudra -hold index finger under thumb for 20 minutes. Do it on both hands. It gets rid of wind very effectively.

[kasha]

Thank you Jnani!

Do you think I should skip the colonics in the future then?

I know they were doing them in Roman times...but they were also vomiting during feasts as well so that's not the best qualifier if you ask me!

[jnani]

yeah Kasha
common sense is much better than some weird wisdom. These things can be hard on the body do another one if you must in a few seasons
I did a colonic cleanse about 7 years ago. It was good but by God it was strong!
I would say that was a few seasons ago, wouldn't you? haha!

[kasha]

Sounds good. I am doing a fast soon, something I haven't really done in 3 or 4 years and may do another colonic after that, maybe not.

Thanks so much for your advice

C

[CarolineN]

Hi Kasha

The colonics will get rid of a lot of rubbish along with a lot of normal gut flora. Hence the need to replace them with the probiotics.

As to what caused the gas, why not ask the person who did the colonic? If it caused you a lot of discomfort the practitioner should know about it. Did she introduce air into the colon? I don't know! Also why have a colonic in the first place - that may well come into it!

As far as probiotics are concerned, it is essential to have the best - those of proven quality and at least 2 beneficial species included, and of enough quantity (10 billion minimum) to make a difference. These should not cause extra gas - it will probably have been causes by the more 'unfriendly' type of bacteria that have stuck to the gut wall.

Hope you sort it soon.

[Patchouli]

It wouldn't be the colonic....it shouldn't be possible for air to get in as it is a closed system.

Do the probiotics contain FOS? (A prebiotic which feeds the good bacteria)

FOS feeds bad bacteria too and I would never give a probiotic with FOS to anyone I thought had an overgrowth of bad bacteria (dysbiosis).

A good CH would know this and give a suitable probiotic. I only give particular strains and with/without FOS depending on what is going on.

Many therapists do not understand probiotics well and give the bog standard acidophilus or bifidobacterium but often I use strains such as sacchromyces boulardii or streptococcus thermophilus etc depending on problems raised.

Did the therapist give you a means of contacting (I give everyone an email contact) them after the appointment? Did you get an after care sheet?

Patchouli

Also...do you drink high amounts of carbonated (fizzy) juice?