Preparation For The Colonic Some people coordinate their colonics with some type of a major cleanse approximately every 6 mo. This can be anything from complete fasting, juice fasting or an actual cleansing program. This is up to each individual or the health care professional for the individual. Some people do colonics not necessarily for the cleansing effect but because they are constipated, maybe from bad diet, a medication or lazy colon. These people like most, could probably benefit from an actual cleansing program to help rid themselves of the unwanted preservatives and chemicals that are in foods and also in medications. Sometimes just adding a good colon cleanse product is helpful. Some people do nothing to prepare for their colonics, especially if they are on a maintenance schedule. If you are cleansing the colon on a regular basis then there is less chance that old hard stuff is stuck to the sides of the colon. Until you consider yourself an old pro at them and know how your body reacts I would recommend that you at least refrain from eating for a few hours before the colonic. For even better results, the day before your appointment have two salads, one with your lunch and one with your dinner raw vegetables help get good results. One thing you could do that would be helpful, but not necessary would be to add at least one tablespoon (or more)of cooked corn. ( It is one thing that is very identifiable, so when we see corn, we will then have an idea of how far in the colon we are) Do not eat any red meat, rice, pasta or bread the day before or on the day of your colonic. Do not eat two hours before your appointment. While it is important to have a hydrated body, do not drink a lot right before your appointment. You don't want to have to go to the restroom in the middle of the procedure. In general, once you have to get off the table, the session is ended. People having the following are required to have a doctor's note: Abdominal hernia Diverticulitis Abdominal surgery Fissures or Fistulas Abdominal Tumors Hemorrhaging Acute Liver Failure Hemorrhoidectomy Aneurysm Intestinal Perforation Carcinoma Lupus Cardiac Conditions Pregnancy Chrohns Disease Rectal Surgery Ulcerative Colitis Renal Insufficiencies Dialysis patients