Need to get rid of this constant bloated feeling and was advised to go for Colonic Irrigation.

Sounds horrible, but i'm willing to give it a go.

Anyone recommended in Sheffield?

P.S. How much would i expect to pay?

Got a good suggestion.
Best place to go is your G.P.
Colon is a self clensing organ, unless there are clinical grounds then it should not be irrigated.

Why on earth do people call this crap (pun IS intended) "colonic irrigation"? Is it because it's trendy when in actual fact it is quite simply an enema.

Originally posted by PhilipB
Why on earth do people call this crap (pun IS intended) "colonic irrigation"? Is it because it's trendy when in actual fact it is quite simply an enema.

"colonic irrigation" sounds nice and medical, "enema" sounds kinky.

There is a place in Totley on the main road out to owler bar on the right called greenways?? (or something like that). Look for registered people on google in the sheffield area

Originally posted by ZEDEX48K
There is a place in Totley on the main road out to owler bar on the right called greenways?? (or something like that). Look for registered people on google in the sheffield area

Thats right, I haven tgot the number, but Jay Lambert at the Greenways is the best. I went to a place in Eckington that was well backstreet, dont want to experience anything like that again. But Greenways is fantastic.

Lynda V Price on Ecclesall Road has a lady come to do them every week I think. They are very good there and have enquired myself (although not actually gone ahead with it yet) and think its around the £30 - £40 mark.

A friend of mine who is a nutritionalist had me in stitches last year. She bought a DIY colonic kit and actually used it along with a lot of 'coffrr' yes you're reading that correctly!! I think it was a pint and a half of warm water with coffee dissolved in it. I'm sure there was some reason for the coffee but the idea just souded so gross. One thing though my friend is dedicated to her job as she can now recommend this line of 'health-care' to her clients.

Shame there isnt many sensible and helpful replies. would be gutted if i had made the post, probably why i havent in the past, been thinking of it for a while.

where is this Lynda V Price on eccy road? might try there. cheers.

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Can we keep this thread to the point please. The OP didn't ask for sniggering jibes.


For what it's worth I'm also told by a couple of people that Greenways is very good.

I know a few people who've been to Greenways @ Totley- they say Jay is very good. She's been in business for quite a few years.

Originally posted by WallBuilder
A friend of mine who is a nutritionalist had me in stitches last year. She bought a DIY colonic kit and actually used it along with a lot of 'coffrr' yes you're reading that correctly!! I think it was a pint and a half of warm water with coffee dissolved in it. I'm sure there was some reason for the coffee but the idea just souded so gross. One thing though my friend is dedicated to her job as she can now recommend this line of 'health-care' to her clients.

Does she take milk and sugar?

On a serious note, you should be careful with anything you put up there that can be absorbed from the gut, including coffee. It bypasses first pass (through the liver) and so increases potency. A very effective way of delivering drugs, popular on the continent, or so I’m informed.

Thanks for the replies folks, i'll give Greenways a call.

Seriously thinking of giving it a go and although a little apprehensive, quite interested to see if it makes you feel any better.

I was told about the postings on this site so I thought I would check it out.
There is still a lot of sceptasism about Colonic Irrigation, and even more mis information!

Point 1. It is a medical treatment which should only be administered by a qualified practitioner.

Point 2. That practitioner must be regulated by a proffesional body, (check out The Guild of Colon Hydrotherapists or The Association and Register of Colon Hydrotherapists) if the person you are planning to see does not appear in either listing they may not be qualified, or have appropriate insurance. their treatement room will not have been inspected and therefore may not meet the regulation standard.

Point 3. A Colonic Irrigation is something that is administered by a practitioner, anything else is an ennema.

Point 4. An ennema is NOT a Colonic, a Colonic is NOT an ennema!

Point 5. If it is inadvisable to drink coffe when one is attempting to be healthy, how on earth could it then be healthy to use it in an ennema? (It is not!)

Point 6. It is in my opinion a shame that Colonic Irrigation has now become "trendy", there is too much mis information. Colonic Irrigation is a medical treatement which helps to elliviate bloating, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and many other conditions related to toxicity in the digestive system, or mal absorbtion of nutrients. It is NOT something "just to try"! It is NOT APPROPRIATE for everyone.

If you want to know more, you can send for an information pack to Greenways Natural Health Centre. ( 0114 2360890 )

Thankyou for the positive replys to this posting.

Shirley Jay Lambert full time Colon Hydrotherapist for 14 years, founder of The Guild of Colon Hydritherapists, previous 9 years senior member of the committee of The Association and Register of Colon Hydrotherapists.

Originally posted by Unisol
Thanks for the replies folks, i'll give Greenways a call.

Seriously thinking of giving it a go and although a little apprehensive, quite interested to see if it makes you feel any better.

Originally posted by ShirleyJay


Point 1. It is a medical treatment which should only be administered by a qualified practitioner.



If it is a medical treatment then surely it should be prescribed by a medical practitioner ??

'Colonic irrigation - can anyone recommend a good place?'

Normally the rear end is a good place for one of these!

It very often is!

Originally posted by Greybeard
If it is a medical treatment then surely it should be prescribed by a medical practitioner ??

best colonic irrigation you can get is 6 pints of sam smiths bitter,thatle shift anything:

Originally posted by markichamp
Thats right, I haven tgot the number, but Jay Lambert at the Greenways is the best. I went to a place in Eckington that was well backstreet, dont want to experience anything like that again. But Greenways is fantastic.

A backstreet enema? Nice.

Originally posted by markichamp
I went to a place in Eckington that was well backstreet, dont want to experience anything like that again.

What did they use ? a bucket and a stirup pump ?

I read where Lady Di used to have one every two weeks maybe that was a diet thing though.

Happy Enemas!

Originally posted by ShirleyJay
Point 1. It is a medical treatment which should only be administered by a qualified practitioner.


If this is a medical treatment that should only be administered by a qualified practitioner, I would assume by your implication that you are a qualified practitioner and as it is a medical treatment, you are therefore fully qualified in medicine.

Can you tell me:
1. Where and when did you obtain your degree in medicine?

2. How long was your post graduate training and what qualification did you gain in addition to your medical degree?

3. Can you tell me what previous qualifications you required before embarking on your medical degree?

Still waiting for a reply!!!!

Thanks for the question Rob, even though it screems of sceptesism!
Not all medical treatments are administered by doctors, if this was the case the medical proffesion would have ground to a halt years ago!
Colonic Irrigation is a specialisation training which is undertaken at post grad level and therefore is open to both nurses and doctors. I qualified as a nurse at Leeds general Infirmary in 1985, as a qualified nurse I would often administer treatments which I was qualified to administer in my time at the hospital.
I took trainig to be a Colon Hydrotherapist from the qualified doctor who brought the treatment to this country from America in 1991 and have been practicing as such, full time ever since.
I wonder why so many people seem to be against Colonic Irrigation when it is obvious they know very little about it.
If you were one of the many people who's health had made a dramatic improvement through this treatment you would not be so against it! After all no one is being forced to have the treatment.
Shirley Jay Lambert

Thanks for the reply. TBH, I know nothing about it (apart from the obvious) or its benefits. I am neither for nor against it but don't particularly fancy getting tubes stuck you know where if there is no good reason for doing so.

Originally posted by ShirleyJay
Thanks for the question Rob, even though it screems of sceptesism!
Not all medical treatments are administered by doctors, if this was the case the medical proffesion would have ground to a halt years ago!
Colonic Irrigation is a specialisation training which is undertaken at post grad level and therefore is open to both nurses and doctors. I qualified as a nurse at Leeds general Infirmary in 1985, as a qualified nurse I would often administer treatments which I was qualified to administer in my time at the hospital.
I took trainig to be a Colon Hydrotherapist from the qualified doctor who brought the treatment to this country from America in 1991 and have been practicing as such, full time ever since.
I wonder why so many people seem to be against Colonic Irrigation when it is obvious they know very little about it.
If you were one of the many people who's health had made a dramatic improvement through this treatment you would not be so against it! After all no one is being forced to have the treatment.
Shirley Jay Lambert

Hi,

Apart from Greenways own website, can you reccomend a website that gives details about Colonic Irrigation and the benefits of such a treatment.

Many Thanks in advance

Zed

Hi Zed

Yes there are 2 proffesional organisations with very similar web addresses, they are:-
www.colonic-association.com
and
www.colonic association.org

If you want to read up all about Colon Hydrotherapy, and search for a safe therapist, please look at these 2 sites.

In order to be registered by either of these 2 sites a therapist must be proffesionally qualified, correctly insured, have their clinic inspected and passed, have completed 1 year of supervised probationary practice, and maintain annual continued professional development training.

As you can see it is not easy to be registered, but that is to ensure that all registered therapists are safe.

Happy reading!

Shirley Jay Lambert

Originally posted by Rob_Roy
Thanks for the reply. TBH, I know nothing about it (apart from the obvious) or its benefits. I am neither for nor against it but don't particularly fancy getting tubes stuck you know where if there is no good reason for doing so.


I totally agree which is why I try to educate people on why it may be a good idea to have Colon Hydrotherapy, and therefore why it is not.

A client has half an hour consultation before their treatment.
One of the things I am looking for is if they actually need a Colonic, if they don't then they don't get one! They will instead recieve advice on what may be a suitable thing to do instead, sometimes it is in fact nothing!

If a person is having a reasonably healthy diet, have no symptoms relating to their digestion, then it would be foolish to treat them. After all "you dont mend that which is not broken".

When the colon is healthy it is a self cleaning organ, and needs NO treatment intefering with that.

Thanks for the interest, why not have a look at the 2 web sites I have posted in reply to Zed's question, there is lots of information there.

Shirley Jay Lambert

Anyone know anywhere reputable in Sheffield that does it and how much?

I visit my osteopath at Greenways Natural Health Centre in Totley and there's a colonic practitioner who's very well respected who works through there.

I think her name's Jay, and I'm sorry that I don't know how much she charges, but they're in the phone book and can tell you more.

Hehe, I have to laugh at this one! Based on your 'signature', I guess the day after your colonic clearout clearly it will not be full of the same "****". :heyhey: :D ;)

Originally posted by semerpus
Anyone know anywhere reputable in Sheffield that does it and how much?

You could try a DIY job with a couple of bottled of Guinness and a length of rubber tubing and a filter funnel. You'll get the last two items from Prestons on the road from the uni Chemistry Department down towards Owlerton. :clap: :clap: :clap:

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Originally posted by ShirleyJay
Thanks for the question Rob, even though it screems of sceptesism!
Not all medical treatments are administered by doctors, if this was the case the medical proffesion would have ground to a halt years ago!
Colonic Irrigation is a specialisation training which is undertaken at post grad level and therefore is open to both nurses and doctors. I qualified as a nurse at Leeds general Infirmary in 1985, as a qualified nurse I would often administer treatments which I was qualified to administer in my time at the hospital.
I took trainig to be a Colon Hydrotherapist from the qualified doctor who brought the treatment to this country from America in 1991 and have been practicing as such, full time ever since.
I wonder why so many people seem to be against Colonic Irrigation when it is obvious they know very little about it.
If you were one of the many people who's health had made a dramatic improvement through this treatment you would not be so against it! After all no one is being forced to have the treatment.
Shirley Jay Lambert

and is this 'qualification' recordable by the NMC?

Must be good for something as Princess Diana allegedly went for one every two weeks and she never looked bloated.

Happy Days!

I have suffered with my bowel all my life.It was so bad last year That I went to a Consultant at the Northern General Hospital.He referred me for colonic irrigation at the hospital itself,and the waiting list was four months long. I decided to alter my diet, and do more exercise,which improved things tremendously,so I cancelled it. They were very nice and told me to come back anytime I changed my mind.I didnt want to get used to colonic irrigation,as Im sure it makes the bowel "lazy"I recommend anyone to go to their GP first because I had to have a scan and a meal transit test first before irrigation was even considered.You may have an underlying condition that needs investigation first.

"sceptasism" - "proffessional" - "treatement" - "ennema" - "elliviate" - "mis information" -

These spellings sort of give you confidence, don't they?

Originally posted by tom_fordo
"sceptasism" - "proffessional" - "treatement" - "ennema" - "elliviate" - "mis information" -

These spellings sort of give you confidence, don't they?

You don't have to be good at English to be good at your job.

I was just about to say that.

When you're looking at a colonic probe I wouldn't think you're too worried about the nurses spelling ability, or for that matter whether she's a safe driver, has a good singing voice or is nice to her youngest niece.

The 2 friends that have been to see her tell me that she's the best there is at what she does. I don't think they checked her receipt for spelling afterwards.
:suspect:

There was an article in the Sunday Times two months ago about Colonic Irrigation. Basically it said that its not a good idea and that a normal healthy diet is best.

Dunt sound natural to me.
:gag:

Im in the process of booking this treatment, but im concerned about these last few posts though, should it really not be interfered with then?

I had colonic irrigation done at Lynda V Price and found it ok. Ruth, the lady that does it is fully qualified and a nurse as am I and done properly can relieve problems associated with IBS. I would recommend her and the treatment!

I cannot find a shirley jay lambert on the NMC register search function. while this does not mean that she did not train as a nurse , it is quite likely that she is not currently registered ( however the NMC don't claim 100 % accuracy)

Shirley Jay could you please clarify the situation and if you feel it appropriate let ups know what your NMC PIN no is - otherwise i think the NMC might be interested in how you are representing yourself ...

Zippy RN ( you won't find my on the NMC register as zippy!)

Macbeth, thanks for your reply, please could you tell me where abouts this is on eccy road?

I rang greenways today, and wasnt very impressed with the answer machine.

Originally posted by zippy
and is this 'qualification' recordable by the NMC?


No this qualification is nothing to do with the NMC, I am a qualified Colon Hydrotherapist, Trained by Dr Milo Siewert the person who re introduced Colo Hydrotherapy to the Uk from America in the late 1980's.

I qualified in 1991.

I am registered with the Guild of Colon Hydrotherapists, which is an independant profesional regulatory body.

Originally posted by pattricia
I have suffered with my bowel all my life.It was so bad last year That I went to a Consultant at the Northern General Hospital.He referred me for colonic irrigation at the hospital itself,and the waiting list was four months long. I decided to alter my diet, and do more exercise,which improved things tremendously,so I cancelled it. They were very nice and told me to come back anytime I changed my mind.I didnt want to get used to colonic irrigation,as Im sure it makes the bowel "lazy"I recommend anyone to go to their GP first because I had to have a scan and a meal transit test first before irrigation was even considered.You may have an underlying condition that needs investigation first.

The type of "Colonic Irrigation" available at the Northern General is actually what used to be described as a rectal washout. It is not the same as a Colonic Irrigation or Colon Hydrotherapy.

I have a client who is a senior manager of that hospital so I asked her to check it out for me. That was what she told me.

I am pleased that you have improved with a change in diet and more exercise. There are many ways to improve irritated or constipated bowels, Colonic Irrigation is just one of them.

I don't know where you get the idea that Colonic Irrigation makes the bowel lazy. In my experience it does the opposite, but I guess if someone was having Colonics every day, thus replacing the bowels normal function, it could.

I would never agree to treat anyone that frequently.

Equally Colonic Irrigation is not something you would become addicted to, a profesional therapist would not agree to see a client so often, or for so long.

If there are health problems, it is always a good idea to consult your GP, and follow the advice he/she gives.

Originally posted by tom_fordo
"sceptasism" - "proffessional" - "treatement" - "ennema" - "elliviate" - "mis information" -

These spellings sort of give you confidence, don't they?

I think that's a bit mean of you!
I have worked extremely hard, and still do to do my job profesionally, even though I am dyslexic and struggle with studying, having this dysability makes even replying to this post difficult, I wish they had a spell check on here!

Originally posted by Hadron
There was an article in the Sunday Times two months ago about Colonic Irrigation. Basically it said that its not a good idea and that a normal healthy diet is best.

Dunt sound natural to me.
:gag:

There have from time to time been reports stating that Colonic Irrigation is not a good idea.

People have opinions! Sometimes they write then on this forum, sometimes they write them in national publications, there is no evidence to prove that Colonic Irrigation is harmful in any way.

Due to the fact that there has never been a GMC approved study to prove it's worth either, I guess it is a case of researching it for yourself.

A study to prove things one way or the other is greatly needed, but no one is willing to fund the project. So until there is an answer, there will always be those who are for Colonic Irrigation, and those who are against it.

Originally posted by zippy
I cannot find a shirley jay lambert on the NMC register search function. while this does not mean that she did not train as a nurse , it is quite likely that she is not currently registered ( however the NMC don't claim 100 % accuracy)

Shirley Jay could you please clarify the situation and if you feel it appropriate let ups know what your NMC PIN no is - otherwise i think the NMC might be interested in how you are representing yourself ...

Zippy RN ( you won't find my on the NMC register as zippy!)

I am no longer on the NMC as my registration expired years ago. I am "representing myself" as you put it, as a qualified Colon Hydrotherapist, the qualification of Colon Hydrotherapist, and registration in the Guild of Colon Hydrotherapists is the correct qualification for the job.

I don't think the NMC would be in the slightest intersted in a Colon Hydrotherapist who says she is a qualified Colon Hydrotherapist, as it is out of their durestriction.

A qualified nurse is NOT qualified to be a Colon Hydrotherapist, as it is a specialised training.

Originally posted by ShirleyJay
I am no longer on the NMC as my registration expired years ago. I am "representing myself" as you put it, as a qualified Colon Hydrotherapist, the qualification of Colon Hydrotherapist, and registration in the Guild of Colon Hydrotherapists is the correct qualification for the job.

I don't think the NMC would be in the slightest intersted in a Colon Hydrotherapist who says she is a qualified Colon Hydrotherapist, as it is out of their durestriction.

A qualified nurse is NOT qualified to be a Colon Hydrotherapist, as it is a specialised training.

but you did represent yourself as someone who had trained as a Nurse at the LGI in describing your background - why mention this ifit is not to give your current practice some kind or respectiability, you have now clarified the situation with respect to your nursing registration - i.e you are no longer registered , therefore you have satisifed my curiousity, and as you say if you don't represent yourself as a nurse the NMC won't be bothered

Originally posted by ShirleyJay


Due to the fact that there has never been a GMC approved study to prove it's worth either, I guess it is a case of researching it for yourself.



given the GMC is the professional regulator for Medical practitioners i'd doubt they'd be particuarly interested , what does NICE have to say about colinic irrigation ?

Originally posted by zippy
given the GMC is the professional regulator for Medical practitioners i'd doubt they'd be particuarly interested , what does NICE have to say about colinic irrigation ?

As far as I can see NICE does not seem to have anything to say about Colonic irrigation.

Does it make/help you get thinner?

I booked a course of 3 .. err this was about 2 years ago .. I have yet to go for the final one as I found it really rather painful - chronic stomach cramps during the session, and it's put me off - though as it's paid for I really should make the effort to go for this last one !! I went to Greenways initially, but they have now moved onto Kendwood Road.

i went to jay at greenways quite a few years ago and I felt it did help me. I felt much better and would recommend it. I had read an article on Jay in the Star and decided to go. Had a good chat(consultation) and then was recommended to have 5 sessions. It does feel weird and a bit uncomfortable(I didn't find it painful at all) but for me it was worth it. The reason I don't go now is because, a good few years later, I had a "procedure" in hospital and they accidently perforated my bowel! Oops. Am OK now though but i would not have colonic irrigation again. I would be too frightened of something happening............. but Jay at Greenways is/was very good

I went to see Jay on Sat for my 4th treatment.

It has done me the world of good, given me a new lease of life after suffering chronic stomach problems for years.

Wouldnt recommend it to everyone though, depends what your problem is. It is not a beauty treatment or a quick fix weight loss treatment.

I know a lot of people are against this treatment but it worked for me - don't knock it till you've tried it!

Got a good suggestion.
Best place to go is your G.P.
Colon is a self clensing organ, unless there are clinical grounds then it should not be irrigated.

Why on earth do people call this crap (pun IS intended) "colonic irrigation"? Is it because it's trendy when in actual fact it is quite simply an enema. Glad the first reply was sceptical and truthful opinion of this garbage known as colonic irrigation which cannot do anything a good several doses of bran flakes can...

For all the good it did me I might aswell have shoved it up my chuffta. Gave me a nasty sore throat as well.

I think that's a bit mean of you!
I have worked extremely hard, and still do to do my job profesionally, even though I am dyslexic and struggle with studying, having this dysability makes even replying to this post difficult, I wish they had a spell check on here!

I know this is off-topic slightly but I'm always intrigued by people who are bad spellers and claim to be dyslexic. I always thought that dyslexia was a problem with reading & the letters being in the wrong order, not writing & using the wrong letters altogether!

Hi folks, just a little update as people have been having a little trouble finding me since I moved from Greenways Natural Health Centre in Totley.
Shirley Jay Lambert (that's me!) has now moved to Wainwright Therapy Centre, 2 Kenwood Road, Sheffield S7 1NP, Telephone: 0114 2552048

Oh and just to add to the confusion My name has changed to Jay Judge.

I do hope this helps those who have been searching for me as I have been informed there are quite a few people wanting to come back.

Also if you have not had Colonic Irrigation and have questions please feel free to post them or PM me.