Make the Most of Your Colonic Sessions

A colonic tends to work best when you treat it as part of a process, not a one-off event. Here’s how to really get the most out of it, especially if it’s your first or early sessions. At Colonics by AnnaBella, we strive to make your session comfortable and effective in a professional setting.

Before & During Your Colonic

Arrive relaxed, not rushed

• Stress tightens your gut (literally)
• Give yourself time to settle in, breathe, and ask questions

Communicate the whole time

• Pressure, cramping, temperature — say something immediately
• A good therapist will adjust flow, pressure, or pauses

Use your breath

• Slow belly breathing helps your colon release
• When you feel pressure, exhale slowly instead of tensing up

Gentle movement (if allowed)

• Some therapists encourage light abdominal massage or shifting positions
• This can help loosen pockets and improve release

Right After Your Colonic (this part matters a lot!)

Rehydrate intentionally

• Water + electrolytes (not just chugging plain water)
• Coconut water or mineral broth works well

Eat smart, not heavy
Best first foods:

• Soup or broth
• Steamed vegetables
• Rice or quinoa
• Soft proteins (eggs, fish)

Avoid for the rest of the day:

• Fried food
• Heavy meat
• Alcohol
• Big sugar hits

Rest

• You may feel energized or mellow — both are normal
• Don’t schedule intense workouts or stressful meetings if you can help it

Support Your Gut After Your Colonic

Probiotics / fermented foods

• Ask your clinic what they recommend
• Yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, or a quality probiotic supplement can help rebalance

Fiber — but not immediately

• Resume fiber gradually over the next day or two
• Think cooked veggies, oats, chia — not raw overload

Big-Picture Habits that Make Your Colonic More Effective

Hydration consistency

• Most people who “don’t get much out of it” are underhydrated day-to-day

Regular bowel habits

• Try to go at the same time daily
• Don’t ignore urges

Diet awareness

• Notice what makes you sluggish, bloated, or constipated
• Colonics often make these patterns way more obvious (use that info)

Manage Expectations (important)

• Your first colonic may be more about awakening movement than a dramatic release
• Results can be subtle: less bloating, better digestion, lighter feeling, mental clarity
• More isn’t always better — spacing sessions appropriately matters

Think About Your Goals for Your Colonic Sessions

Relief from constipation or sluggish digestion

• Feeling backed up
• Incomplete bowel movements
• Needing laxatives too often

Reducing bloating & abdominal discomfort

• Chronic bloating
• Feeling “puffy” or heavy after meals
• Gas or pressure that won’t go away

Digestive reset / gut awareness

• Getting things moving again
• Noticing how food affects your body
• Jump-starting healthier habits

Feeling lighter or less inflamed

• Less abdominal distension
• Temporary reduction in water retention
• Feeling physically “cleared out”

Support during a lifestyle change

• Starting a new diet
• Fasting or cleanse (gentle support, not extreme)
• Transitioning to higher fiber or cleaner eating

Curiosity or first-time experience

• Wanting to understand your body better
• Seeing how your digestion responds
• Trying it once before deciding if it’s for you

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Quick Reminder

Colonics aren’t meant to replace a healthy diet, hydration, fiber or movement. They’re a support tool, not a fix-all. We can help you dial this in so it supports your body instead of just being “an experience.”

– Maximizing Your Colonic –

If you’ve never had colon hydrotherapy, we know there are many steps to take to maximize this personal experience. Our goal is to ensure that you understand the process so you have a comfortable, relaxing, and positive colonic, personalized to meet your needs.

We encourage you to Call or Text us with questions! Or see the descriptions of our services at https://colonicsbyannabella.com/services/ and review answers to frequently asked questions at https://colonicsbyannabella.com/f-a-q/.