Colon Hydrotherapy Open System Angel of Water
Gentle colon hydrotherapy using the Angel of Water open system to cleanse, hydrate, and support digestive health.
Colon Hydrotherapy with the Angel of Water open system uses gentle gravity-flow to hydrate the colon walls with warm, purified water (39–40°C). This process softens and loosens fecal matter, supporting a thorough cleansing of the large intestine (approximately 1.5 meters long). The therapy is non-invasive, comfortable, and generally safe for most individuals, with some exceptions such as kidney failure, heart failure, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, rectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, hernia, or recent abdominal surgery.
This gentle irrigation can help relieve a wide range of digestive concerns including chronic constipation, diarrhea (often a form of constipation), indigestion, allergies, toxin buildup, fecal stones, parasites, candida, bloating, excessive gas, and bad breath. By clearing stagnant waste and rehydrating the colon, it promotes healthier digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall gut balance.
Additional benefits often include weight loss support, detoxification, improved energy, and clearer skin. Because the skin reflects gut health, removing underlying toxins may help reduce acne and other skin conditions. Many clients also report feeling lighter, more energized, and more mentally clear after their sessions.
Colon Hydrotherapy can be a powerful complement to lifestyle changes such as improved hydration, mindful eating, and probiotic support, enhancing long-term digestive and overall wellness.
Pre & Post Colon Hydrotherapy Nutrition Plan
Complete Gut Healing & Parasite Detox Protocol
Pre-Colonic Preparation (2-3 Days Before)
Goals: Lighten digestive load, begin gentle cleansing
Foods to eat:
- Steamed vegetables (zucchini, carrots, sweet potato)
- Bone broth soups with well-cooked vegetables
- Baked fish, poached chicken (small portions)
- Fresh juices: green juice, carrot-ginger, diluted pomegranate
- Stewed apples or pears
- Small amounts of sauerkraut or coconut kefir
Foods to avoid:
- Heavy proteins (red meat, pork)
- Dairy, gluten, processed foods
- Raw cruciferous vegetables
- Beans/legumes
Morning drink (2-3 days before):
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar + juice of 1 lemon + 1 tablespoon fresh ginger juice + 1 teaspoon psyllium husk in 12 oz warm water
Day of Colonic
Before session:
- Light breakfast only (green juice or warm lemon water)
- No solid foods 2-3 hours before
- Stay hydrated with room temperature water
Immediately after (1-2 hours):
- Fresh vegetable juice or diluted pomegranate juice
- Bone broth (warm, not hot)
- Herbal tea with raw honey
Post-Colonic Recovery
First 24-48 hours – be gentle
Avoid:
Heavy proteins, raw cruciferous vegetables, beans, dairy, gluten, alcohol, caffeine, refined sugar, very cold foods
Eat:
- Bone broth soups with well-cooked vegetables
- Steamed vegetables (zucchini, carrots, squash, sweet potato)
- Fresh juices (green, carrot, pomegranate)
- Light proteins (poached fish, organic chicken – small portions)
- Cooked fruits (applesauce, stewed pears)
- Coconut water for electrolytes
- Flaxseed gel drink 2-3x daily
Days 2-3 – begin probiotic recolonization
Add back:
- Fermented foods: sauerkraut, kimchi, coconut yogurt, coconut kefir
- Pomegranate (fresh seeds or juice daily) – proven to dramatically increase Akkermansia muciniphila probiotics in your gut
- Prebiotic foods (cooked): leeks, onions, garlic, asparagus
- Resistant starch: cooled then reheated sweet potato
Days 3-7 – full gut restoration
Probiotic-rich foods (rotate variety):
- Sauerkraut, kimchi (2-4 tablespoons daily)
- Coconut kefir or water kefir
- Kombucha (4-6 oz)
- Miso (in warm, not boiling, water)
- Tempeh (if soy-tolerated)
- Raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother)
Prebiotic foods:
- Vegetables: Garlic, onions, leeks, asparagus, artichokes, okra, fennel, jicama, dandelion greens, chicory root, burdock root, cabbage, broccoli (cooked), cauliflower (cooked), carrots, beets, radishes
- Fruits: Green bananas, pomegranate, apples (with skin), berries, pears
- Resistant starch: Cooked and cooled potatoes/sweet potatoes/rice
- Sprouted only: Sprouted lentils, chickpeas, oats, quinoa, beans
Akkermansia muciniphila supporters:
Daily: Pomegranate seeds/juice (most powerful!), cranberries, grapes, blueberries, green tea, dark chocolate (70%+), omega-3 fish
Therapeutic Daily Drinks
Morning routine (choose one or rotate):
Golden Turmeric Elixir:
1 tsp fresh turmeric + 1 tsp fresh ginger + ¼ tsp black pepper + juice of ½ lemon + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar + warm water
Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic:
1-2 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar + juice of ½ lemon + warm water + optional: ginger, cayenne, honey
Flaxseed Gel Drink (GUT HEALING POWERHOUSE):
- 1-2 tbsp whole flaxseeds in 1-2 cups hot/warm water
- Let sit 15-20 minutes until gel forms
- Add lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, ginger after gel forms
- Drink entire mixture (gel + seeds)
- Benefits: Soothes gut lining, anti-inflammatory, prebiotic fiber, heals leaky gut
Throughout day:
- Before meals: Apple cider vinegar with lemon in warm water
- Mid-morning: Fresh pineapple chunks OR pineapple-ginger juice
- Afternoon: Warm ginger-turmeric tea with black pepper
- Evening: Flaxseed gel with cinnamon (1 hour before bed)
Pineapple enzyme booster:
- Fresh pineapple daily (contains bromelain – breaks down parasites/biofilms)
- Best on empty stomach
- Include core (highest bromelain content)
Sample Daily Menu (Days 3-7)
Upon waking:
- Flaxseed gel drink (let steep while getting ready)
- 1-2 raw garlic cloves (for parasite protocol)
Breakfast:
- Pineapple-ginger smoothie: pineapple + pomegranate seeds + coconut kefir + spinach + freshly ground flaxseeds (grind whole seeds in blender)
- OR coconut yogurt with berries, pumpkin seeds, freshly ground flax
Mid-morning:
- Bone broth OR fresh vegetable juice with ginger and lemon
Before lunch:
- Apple cider vinegar-lemon tonic in warm water
Lunch:
- Large salad with sauerkraut/kimchi, avocado, olive oil-lemon-apple cider vinegar dressing
- Baked wild salmon or chicken
- Steamed asparagus or other prebiotic vegetables
Afternoon:
- Kombucha OR coconut water
- ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
Before dinner:
- Warm water with apple cider vinegar and lemon
Dinner:
- Bone broth vegetable soup with garlic, leeks, greens, turmeric
- Poached fish or organic chicken
- Sautéed greens with garlic
Evening:
- Flaxseed gel with cinnamon
- Herbal tea (ginger, peppermint)
Parasite Cleanse (Start 1 Week After Colonic)
Anti-parasitic foods:
- Raw garlic: 1-2 cloves daily on empty stomach
- Pumpkin seeds: ¼-½ cup daily (crush well or blend)
- Papaya seeds: Blend into smoothies
- Fresh pineapple: Daily (bromelain enzyme)
- Coconut oil: 2-3 tablespoons daily
- Herbs/spices: Cloves, oregano, thyme, cayenne
Pumpkin seed protocols:
Anti-Parasitic Pumpkin Seed Milk:
- ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds (soaked overnight)
- 2 cups water + 1 tbsp honey + ½ tsp cinnamon
- Blend, strain, drink on empty stomach
Parasite Purge Smoothie:
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds + ½ cup pineapple + ½ cup papaya with seeds + 1 tbsp ginger + 1 cup coconut kefir + pomegranate seeds
Parasite purge elixir:
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar + juice of 1 lemon + 1 tbsp ginger juice + 1 tsp turmeric + ¼ tsp black pepper + 2 cloves crushed garlic (steeped 10 min) + pinch cayenne + 12 oz warm water
Drink 1-2x daily on empty stomach
Supplement Protocol
Wait until gut flora reestablished (Day 7+):
Core supplements (verify dosing with practitioner):
- Berberine: 500mg, 2-3x daily with meals (antimicrobial, supports gut flora)
- Chlorella: Start 1-2g daily, work up to 3-5g (binds toxins, heavy metals)
- Multi-strain probiotic: 50+ billion CFU (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium)
- Akkermansia supplement (if available) OR support with pomegranate daily
Parasite-specific:
- Black walnut hull
- Wormwood
- Oregano oil capsules
- Food-grade diatomaceous earth
Binders (take away from supplements/food):
- Activated charcoal
- Bentonite clay
- Chlorella
- Modified citrus pectin
Active fiber for parasite removal:
- Psyllium husk: 2 tsp daily in water
- Ground flaxseeds (grind fresh daily)
- Chia seeds
Complete Prebiotic Foods List
- VEGETABLES: Garlic, onions, leeks, asparagus, artichokes, okra, jicama, fennel, dandelion greens, chicory root, burdock root, cabbage, broccoli (cooked), cauliflower (cooked), carrots, beets, radishes
- FRUITS: Green bananas, plantains, pomegranate, apples with skin, pears, all berries, kiwi
- SPROUTED ONLY: Sprouted lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, oats, quinoa, barley
- SEEDS: Whole flaxseeds (grind fresh daily – NEVER pre-ground), whole chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds
- RESISTANT STARCH: Cooked and cooled potatoes, sweet potatoes, white rice
Complete Probiotic Foods List
- FERMENTED VEGETABLES: Sauerkraut, kimchi, fermented pickles (raw, unpasteurized only)
- DAIRY-FREE PROBIOTICS: Coconut kefir, coconut yogurt, water kefir
- FERMENTED DRINKS: Kombucha, beet kvass
- FERMENTED SOY (if tolerated, organic only): Miso, tempeh, natto
- OTHER: Raw apple cider vinegar with the mother (NOT Bragg's – try Spectrum, Dynamic Health, Kevala, Eden Foods, Fairchild's, or local brands)
Key Reminders
- ✅ POMEGRANATE: Daily consumption proven to dramatically increase Akkermansia muciniphila probiotics in your gut – one of the most beneficial bacteria for gut barrier health!
- ✅ FLAXSEEDS: Buy whole, grind fresh daily OR make gel drink (both methods!)
- ✅ GRAINS/LEGUMES: Sprouted only – or sprout at home
- ✅ APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: Raw, unfiltered, with the mother – avoid Bragg's
- ✅ FERMENTED FOODS: Must be raw, unpasteurized, refrigerated
- ✅ PUMPKIN SEEDS: Anti-parasitic powerhouse
- ✅ BONE BROTH: Daily for gut lining repair
- ✅ HYDRATION: 8-10 glasses filtered water daily
- ✅ WARM WATER: Use for all therapeutic drinks
Post-colonic timeline:
- Days 1-2: Gentle foods, flaxseed gel, bone broth
- Days 2-3: Add fermented foods, pomegranate
- Days 3-7: Full restoration with prebiotics + probiotics
- Week 2+: Begin parasite cleanse
Sprouting at Home (Optional)
Easiest to start: Lentils, mung beans
Basic method:
- Soak 2-4 tbsp seeds/beans overnight in jar with filtered water
- Drain in morning, rinse well
- Rinse and drain 2-3x daily
- Ready in 2-4 days when small tails appear
- Store in fridge, use within 3-5 days
Equipment: Mason jar + sprouting lid OR cheesecloth + rubber band
Remember: Your gut is a clean slate after hydrotherapy – rebuild it with diverse beneficial bacteria, feed them with prebiotics (especially pomegranate for Akkermansia!), heal the lining with bone broth and flaxseed gel, and eliminate parasites gently. Listen to your body and go at your own pace!
Angel of Water® Open System Colon Hydrotherapy
The Angel of Water® Open System is a gentle gravity-flow colon hydrotherapy system designed to support the body's natural elimination process. Unlike pressurized closed systems, warm purified water enters the colon through a low-pressure gravity-fed flow, making the experience comfortable and natural for most clients.
How the Angel of Water Works
- A small sterile disposable nozzle is inserted comfortably into the rectum.
- Warm filtered water (approximately 99–103°F / 37–39°C) flows gently into the colon by gravity.
- The water hydrates and softens retained waste while stimulating natural peristaltic contractions.
- Water and waste are released naturally around the nozzle into the basin below, similar to a normal bowel movement.
- The process continues for approximately 35–45 minutes, allowing progressive hydration and cleansing of the large intestine.
Why Many People Prefer the Angel of Water
- ✅ Gentle gravity-fed flow instead of pressure
- ✅ Comfortable reclining spa-like experience
- ✅ Private and dignified treatment
- ✅ Warm filtered water with temperature controls
- ✅ Disposable single-use nozzle
- ✅ Natural release process
- ✅ Quiet, sanitary, and odor-controlled design
Potential Digestive Wellness Benefits
Many clients and colon hydrotherapists report that Angel of Water colon hydrotherapy may help support:
- Healthy bowel regularity
- Relief from constipation
- Reduction of bloating and gas
- Hydration of the colon
- Elimination of retained fecal matter
- Removal of excess mucus from the intestinal tract
- Supportive cleansing protocols for Candida and parasite programs
- Reduction of fermentation-related digestive discomfort
- Fresher breath associated with improved digestive function
- Improved feelings of lightness and well-being
- Supportive gut-health and wellness programs
- Improved skin appearance through better elimination pathways and digestive function
These benefits are commonly reported in wellness practice, though results vary from person to person.
Colon Health and Whole-Body Wellness
The large intestine is one of the body's primary elimination organs. When waste remains in the colon longer than intended, individuals may experience:
- Bloating
- Excessive gas
- Abdominal discomfort
- Constipation
- Irregular bowel habits
- Feelings of sluggishness
Many holistic practitioners view optimal elimination as an important component of digestive health, liver support, skin health, and overall vitality. Colon hydrotherapy is often incorporated into broader wellness programs that include hydration, nutrition, probiotics, detoxification support, and lifestyle improvements.
Simple Client Description
Angel of Water Open System Colon Hydrotherapy uses warm purified water flowing gently by gravity to hydrate and cleanse the large intestine. The process supports natural peristalsis, helping soften and remove retained waste, excess mucus, and digestive stagnation in a comfortable, private, and low-pressure environment. Many clients report improved bowel regularity, reduced bloating, better digestive comfort, and an overall feeling of lightness and well-being following treatment.