Second Module
REVIEW
Brief discussion review of:- A & P
- Functions of the colon
- Hypertonic and Hypotonic bowels
- Stool identification
- Clinical applications
- Case histories
- Problems encountered from parts 1 - 6
7. CLIENT HANDLING
- 7a Booking and reception
- 7b Case history taking - uniform case history form; detailed discussion on main points; provision of uniform case history forms
- 7c Referrals from other practitioners - Protocol. Reporting
- 7d Practitioner dress and manner
- 7e Draping
8. NUTRITION
Brief overview- Organs associated with digestion: Mouth & dentition, Stomach, Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum, Bowel, Liver, Gall bladder, Pancreas
- Digestion, Absorption and Excretion of:
- Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A
- Non-digestible polysaccharides: Role in nutrition and bowel function; Different types, properties and food sources. Concentrated fibre sources
- Dietary protocols for: Constipation, IBS Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Dysbiosis, Diverticulitis, Haemorrhoids, Parasites, Weight loss, Candida
- Water and Hydration
9. BOWEL FLORA
Importance of micro-organisms
Spatial exclusion; immune function & support; vitamin production; volatile fatty acid production
Types of bowel flora
Main species - symbionts; pathogens
Population dynamics; Support for bowel flora; Dysbiosis; Antibiotics; Diet; Surgery. Recognition and treatment
10. PARASITES
- Roundworm (Ascaris)
- Pinworm (Threadworm)
- Treatment protocols
- Orthodox and Herbal
11. HERBS
Overview of the use of herbs - brief study of:
- Enema herbs and characteristics:
- Cathartics - Aloes, Cascara, Senna, Buckthorn
- Aperients - Garlic, Goldenseal, Barberry
- Anti-spasmodics - Wild Yam, Cramp bark, Raspberry, Lobelia, Peppermint, Fennel seed, Ginger
- Hepatics - Curled dock root, Burdock root, Barberry bark, Milk thistle seed, Goldenseal root
- Blood cleansers - Red Cover flowers
- Nervines - German Chamomile etc.
- Rates of use, oral and rectal
- Dilution
- Forms available - tinctures, fluid extracts, powders, standardised
12. PRACTICAL IMPLANTING
Of herbs; probiotics; prebiotics
- Via enema bucket
- Via syringe & catheter
13. CLEANSING REGIMES
Discussion of protocols for:
Fasting mono diets: Rice, Grape, etc. Jensen Cleanse, Liver/gall bladder Cleansing, Kidney Cleansing
Subsidiary measures:
Skin brushing; Castor oil packs; Steam/sauna Salt baths
14. TREATMENT PROTOCOLS
For:
- Hypotonic bowels
- Hypertonic bowels
- Normal bowels
- Inflammatory conditions
(Encompassing colonics, diet, herbs, vitamins/minerals)
15. ALLIED THERAPIES
The interconnections between colon hydrotherapy and:
herbalism homoeopathy/chiropractic/osteopathy/nutrition/massage hypnotherapy/orthodox
16. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
ARCH Rules & Code of Ethics
Publicity; Office management; Record keeping; filing and legal requirements. Accounting; Business plans; Charging; ARCH membership requirements; application form.
17 RESOURCE LIST
- Book List
- Recommended reading
- Practicum - throughout the course, each student will give at least ten treatments and receive at least two; these will be written up on the uniform case history form and make up a minimum of ten treatments under supervision to qualify for membership application to the ARCH.
Observations during treatments will be made of:- The role of water temperature and pressure
- Digital rectal examinations - male & female
- Insertion of speculum
- Massage techniques
- Palpation & auscultation
- Diagnosis from observations during treatment
- Diagnosis of hyper- and hypo-tonic bowels
- Common problems encountered and solutions to them
The course is internally assessed throughout and is followed by an external written exam set, and marked by an expert examiner appointed by the Association and Register of Colon Hydrotherapists
Please note: The course content may be changed without prior notification to meet standards required
