If you’ve ever had or needed a colonoscopy, you are familiar with the dreaded colonoscopy preparation protocol. This could include drinking Suclear, Nulytely/Colyte, MoviPrep, Miralax/Gatorade, Prepopik, amongst other chemical cocktails, with protocols varying depending on the time of day the colonoscopy is performed.

Unfortunately, there is really no way to avoid the preparation portion of the colonoscopy. While a colonic clears out your colon (roughly the last five feet of your intestinal tract), you must clean out the entire digestive tract, specifically the 17+ feet small intestine. I have, however, had clients for whom the laxatives did not work and were sent home after being anesthetized because the doctor literally couldn’t see shit. Out of desperation, those clients ultimately opted to juice fast for three to five days, receiving colonics daily. I even had one client proudly bring me her colonoscopy results complete with pictures because after numerous failed attempts at a colonoscopy, her doctor finally marveled over how squeaky clean her colon was!

I would never advise against your doctor’s instructions and repeatedly tell clients and new clients alike that colonics do not replace the traditional colonoscopy prep protocol, however, it can make it slightly more tolerable. I have had clients come in for a colonic in addition to following their doctor’s orders to save themselves the extra time on the toilet rubbing their asses raw.

So if you or someone you know needs a colonoscopy, I strongly advise considering a colonic beforehand!