Colonic
COLONIC HYDROTHERAPY
Cleanse, reset and support digestive wellbeing.
Colonic Hydrotherapy is a gentle wellness treatment designed to support the body’s natural elimination process and help you feel lighter, cleaner and more energised.
After treatment, some clients feel calm and refreshed, while others may experience slight bloating, fatigue or headache as the body adjusts.
BENEFITS
Clients may experience:
- A lighter, cleaner feeling
- Improved sense of digestive comfort
- A calmer, more peaceful feeling
- Increased energy after treatment
- Support for regular elimination habits
- Feeling refreshed and reset
GOOD TO KNOW
After treatment
- Normal bowel movements may resume within 1–4 days.
- You may urinate more for a few hours afterwards.
- Slight bloating can happen as trapped gas moves through.
- Peppermint tea and rest may help with temporary bloating.
- Hydration is important after your session.
- Avoid alcohol, rich and spicy foods for at least 24 hours.
WELLNESS SUPPORT
Support your body after your treatment.
Because the colon has been cleared of solid matter, it may take an average of one to four days before normal bowel movements resume.
Good hydration, simple meals, herbal teas and gentle digestion-supporting habits can help you feel better after your treatment.
AFTERCARE
Colonic Hydrotherapy aftercare
Follow these aftercare guidelines to support comfort, hydration and digestive balance after your treatment.
First 24 Hours
- Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours after treatment.
- Avoid rich and spicy foods for at least 24 hours.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
- Rest if you feel tired, light or slightly headachy.
- If bloated, try peppermint tea and a hot water bottle.
Digestion Tips
- Eat smaller meals rather than large heavy meals.
- Keep meals simple and mostly alkaline.
- Chew slowly and avoid swallowing extra air.
- Avoid carbonated drinks if you feel bloated or gassy.
- Avoid ice-cold water with meals.
Healthy Bowel Support
- Drink around 8 glasses of water per day.
- Replace tea and coffee with herbal teas where possible.
- Increase raw fruit and vegetables in your diet.
- Take a probiotic supplement as recommended.
- Include fermented foods such as kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi or kombucha.
Morning Routine
- Have warm water with lemon juice when you wake up.
- Make time to sit on the toilet soon after waking.
- Use a footstool to support your position during bowel movements.
- Do not ignore the urge to have a bowel movement.
- Keep the routine consistent to retrain the bowel.
Food Suggestions
- Whole grains like rice, barley, oats and buckwheat are useful sources of roughage.
- Introduce beans and pulses slowly to avoid excess gas.
- Soak grains and beans overnight and discard soak water before cooking.
- Try beetroot, carrot and apple cider vinegar as a digestive-supporting side.
- Ground or soaked omega seeds can be added to smoothies or breakfast.
Beauty Breakfast
- Mix live yoghurt with orange juice, fruit juice or water.
- Add oats, oat bran, linseeds, sunflower seeds and chopped prunes or apricots.
- Leave in the fridge overnight to ferment.
- Eat in the morning alone or with fresh fruit or berries.
- This can support energy, digestion and regular elimination.
Please note: all clients have a duty to inform the technician of any medical condition prior to any procedure.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How will I feel after a colonic?
Many clients feel lighter, cleaner, more peaceful and more energised. Some may feel slightly tired or bloated temporarily.
When will normal bowel movements resume?
It may take on average one to four days before the colon fills again and normal bowel movements resume.
What should I avoid afterwards?
Avoid alcohol, rich foods and spicy foods for at least 24 hours after treatment.
What can help bloating?
Peppermint tea, rest and a hot water bottle may help if you feel temporarily bloated after treatment.
BOOK NOW
Ready to feel lighter and reset?
Book your Colonic Hydrotherapy appointment or contact the Coco Aesthetics team directly for guidance.
CONTACT
Cape Town
Phone
Address
167 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre,
Cape Town, 8001
Opening Hours
Weekdays: 09:00 – 17:00