Articles & guides

Closed vs Open Colonic, Which is Best?

Confused about the difference between a 'closed' and 'open' colonic system? Here's what actually separates them, and why it matters.

How Many Colonics Do You Need?

Understand how colonic results tend to unfold session by session, and how to get the most from a course of treatment.

Are Colonics Safe? What Should I Look Out For?

Understanding safe colonic procedures, genuine risks, and what to look for — and look out for — when choosing a clinic.

Parasites & Scare Tactics: What You Need to Know

Protecting yourself from deceptive practices in an unregulated industry — why we don't diagnose parasites, and what to watch out for elsewhere.

Colonic Myth Busters: Facts or Fiction?

Busting the myths around colonic irrigation — sorting the genuine benefits from the marketing claims, including several our own industry should stop making.

Are Colonics Safe for Older Adults?

Constipation is far more common after 65, but older adults also carry more of the risks that make colonics unsuitable. When it's appropriate — and when it isn't.

How to Prepare for a Colonic (and What to Do After)

What to eat, drink and avoid in the days either side of your session, which probiotic foods help afterwards, and what's normal in the hours and days that follow.

Can I Have a Colonic When Pregnant?

The short answer is no — and here's why, what obstetric guidance says, and what actually helps with pregnancy constipation instead.

What Actually Happens During a Colonic, Step by Step

A walkthrough of a first session from arrival to leaving — what you'll be asked, what you'll wear, what you'll feel, and what nobody quite tells you beforehand.

Colonic vs Enema vs Coffee Enema: What's the Difference?

How far each one reaches, how much fluid is involved, what they're actually for, and which situations suit which — including where we'd tell you to save your money.

What Does a Colonic Cost in Melbourne?

Melbourne prices run from about $88 to $200 — but that span covers two different services. How to compare like for like before choosing on price.