Keep It Simple

Enemas are a time-tested means of caring for your body.

Steps for Administering an Enema:

• Choose a warm comfortable place for your enema. Collect all of the equipment you will need: An enema bag or bucket with tubing (with shut off clamp and nozzle). A 1 gallon water bottle for extra water/solution, paper towels, and lubricant for the nozzle (Vaseline, K. Y. Jelly, olive oil).
  
  
• Fill enema container with filtered water. Make sure the tubing clamp is closed. Lubricate the nozzle. Choose which position you will use. Usually you begin on your left side, knees to chest. This allows the solution to enter the lower intestine more freely. During the enema you may gradually roll onto your back for a few minutes, then onto your right side, and finally returning to your left.

After you are in position. Gently insert the nozzle and start water flow. It should flow in at a rate of about 1 cup. per minute (8 oz.). If you feel cramping clamp the tubing off and massage your abdomen in a counterclockwise motion. This allows the solution to move through your intestine and stops the cramping after a few seconds. Then resume the flow.

In order for the entire colon to be cleansed, the water must flow slowly enough to avoid immediate peristalsis. If you evacuate too soon, only a small section will be cleansed. The goal is to get water into the transverse and ascending colon. When cramping occurs, immediately stop the flow. Take a deep breath, slowly breathe out. Massage your abdomen in a counterclockwise motion. When cramping subsides, or 30-60 seconds have passed, resume filling in small amounts until your have taken in 1-2 quarts.

Try to take the entire contents of the enema bag during one injection. If the flow seems to get "stuck," massage your abdomen (counterclockwise) for several minutes, then alternate your position: from left, then center, then right, then back to left. This allows the solution to be "gravity-fed" throughout your lower intestine. If you cannot just refill the enema bag and start again.

When expelling the enema:

• Massage abdomen in a clockwise direction - the opposite direction as when receiving the enema. This will help move the solution back toward the rectum and anus.

• After you have taken as much solution as possible, clamp the tubing off and move to the toilet to expel your enema. Allow 15 minutes or more for all the solution and waste to expel. It will come in "waves," as hidden pockets of fecal matter are now in "suspension" from the solution and will cause several "surprise" bursts of peristalsis!

Once you are done expelling, take at least one additional enema. The final enema should be a plain water injection to cleanse out all previous solution ingredients along with ambient waste.

A look at the area you're working with. The "ileo valve," (the "cecum") is the end of the line for the large intestine.

If this is your first enema (or if it has been a long time since your last one), you may need several sessions. The first injection can often take up to one hour to absorb into the intestine. It will seem like nothing is happening for several minutes; then suddenly you'll hear a gurgle of water pass through your intestine and free-up more of your old waste. During these lags, it is important to keep massaging as described above, and alternate positions every few minutes.

Also, it's important to - slowly - maneuver the nozzle up-and-down to further stimulate peristalsis. This is especially true if you have an enlarged or "tortuous" colon (distended from impaction or other causes). Parts of the intestine can "fold" and block the water flow while in one position, which is why it's important to change positions, massage the intestine, and move the flow tube up-and-down where it enters the colon. All this will keep things moving along and give you the results you want.

Additionally, ith a first-time or long-time enema, repeat sessions are necessary. Use COLD water (or as cold as you can stand it - it is not as uncomfortable as it sounds!) because this stimulates peristalsis almost immediately. (With long-term buildup you want to have everything going in your favor - unless you want to spend all night waiting for expulsion.)

Add one or more ingredients to the solution to stimulate contractions. One of the most effective and natural things to add to the water is lemon juice - 2 oz. per quart (8 oz./ gallon). (See "Basic Enema Solutions")

Soap is another stimulating ingredient. Liquid Castile Soap is the most commonly used because it doesn't contain harsh chemicals. 1 to 2 tablespoons per quart.

Traditional enema position - often done with the right leg (or both) positioned toward the chest. The intestine turns left from the rectum, so this position allows the solution to flow "down" into the Sigmoid colon... the first leg of the journey.

The "knee-chest face-down" position allows the solution to move from the descending colon to the transverse colon. This is followed by lying on the right side, moving the solution through the ascending colon - the end of the trip.

RETENTION is another important part of cleansing. Once the solution is inside you, you will want to hold it in long enough to dislodge the hardened waste within. Set a goal for at least five minutes, and up to fifteen minutes (at least for the first one). Continue massaging your abdomen while holding the solution, to assist the cleansing action taking place inside you. Avoid overly-long retention. Fifteen minutes is enough for the initial enema. (You can rely on your instincts for subsequent enemas).

REPEAT the enemas until you finally expel only "clear" (light brown) liquid.

Be sure to drink enough water during this procedure to prevent dehydration. Watch your electrolytes: it is normal to feel a bit weakened from repeat enemas, but if it becomes overwhelming, use SALT WATER solutions: this prevents the water from being taken into the bloodstream and diluting the electrolytes the way plain water can (if done more than 4 or 5 times in one session).

You want to avoid things that could develop a "lazy colon," where natural peristalsis is reduced due to too-frequent enema sessions. An enema session every 4 to 6 weeks, each comprised of 3 to 5 sessions, is healthy and beneficial to the colon. But if it is done every few days, your body could get used to this "artificial" stimulation and avoid expulsion on its own. Give the intestine enough time between enema sessions to to build up its natural balance of bacterial flora (which enables peristalsis). Avoid hot water, or frequent warm water enemas. Cooler water is best. (Cold water is good when peristalsis is difficult to initiate.) Rinse out all solutions with a final "plain water" enema so chemicals won't stay behind to impede the buildup of flora. Don't let this scare you away form enema therapy. Time has shown the benefits of cleansing out disease-causing waste on a regular basis. But it is just as important to apply it responsibly and be intuitive to your body's needs.

Enemas are not unusual or dangerous! Enemas are a safe and intelligent way to assist your colon to heal and function properly. An open and comfortable attitude towards enemas will help others to learn this natural health treatment.

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Old fashioned enema device, you remember: the rubbery thing, usually red in color, that serves as a hot water bottle, too. available at most pharmacies for about $10.00. Scrutinize your pharmacy shelves till you locate the box announcing: "Combination Douche, Enema, and Water Bottle System—Reusable"—or some similar description. The graphics on the box may depict the actual water bottle within, or a smiling lady, probably blonde and presumably not constipated. Inside you'll find the following:

A 2-quart water bottle
Tubing / A shut-off clamp (for controlling the flow of liquid)
A douche pipe
An enema pipe

Precede every enema experience by eating lightly or by fasting, incidentally, and always expel a spritz of liquid from the bottle, via the pipe, before penetration, otherwise you'll inject air into the bowel. Air won't harm you, but it could cause cramps, uncomfortable and painful, which only a devout masochist might covet as kinky or sensual.

This left side position, due to the construct of the colon, allows for greater absorption of the enema solution.

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Administering an Enema

You need three things: a bag, a tube and a nozzle. The nozzle is what goes inside the rectum. NOTHING ELSE. To administer an enema, best go by a step-by-step routine.

Thoroughly clean the nozzle by washing it with hot water and anti-bacterial soap - rinse with lots of clean water afterwards to get rid of any soap residue. Next, connect the nozzle to the tube (or the tube and nozzle to the bag if nozzle and tube form one piece) and make sure the connection is properly sealed, will not leak and will not come off easily. Now make sure there is no air in the bag.

Rub the prepared nozzle (now connected to the tube) and the anus with LOTS of lubricant to facilitate the receiving of the nozzle and prevent accidental injuries - let a bit of fluid run through the tube and nozzle to remove all air - and SLOWLY insert the nozzle into the anus. Never insert the entire nozzle, but leave enough of it out to be able to remove it again without any trouble. Note: Keep the bag at the same level as the nozzle to prevent an early start of the flow.

Health Hint: Make sure you drink water or a Gatorade type liquid after one or more enemas to avoid dehydration.

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REMOVING HARDENED MATTER

Scybala [hard fecal matter], straining at stool, bloating/distension, and/or heartburn) are extremely common today ... even among apparently healthy people! This matter can occupy itself in "pockets" within the intestinal wall for years, possibly causing health problems. A regular enema will remove some matter that might not come out on its own. But to remove the harder, more impacted material, the following general procedure is needed (with adjustments according to the tolerance of the individual receiving the enema).

(Also see "Fecal Impaction" below)

Mineral Oil given as an enema as far into the intestine as possible ("high enema"). This should be retained for as long as possible (maximum: all night! [if possible]). Also, this should be done AFTER a regular enema (1 or more, until the expelled fluid is CLEAR). A retention plug may be necessary. WARNING: Oil is SLOPPY! Watch out where you choose to do the mineral oil enema since that area will become slathered in viscous drippings & entail lengthy clean-up procedures.

The purpose of Mineral Oil is to dissolve the hardened fecal matter retained in the intestinal walls. Keeping it in as long as possible increases the effectiveness of loosening these renegade stools. However long you're able to retain it, see it as an advantage over your previous condition and know that you're cleaner than before.
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Lubricant enemas such as arachis oil (peanut oil) are normally given overnight as retention enemas to soften very hard stools in the rectum or higher up, before administration of a saline rectal laxative such as sodium phosphate. In such severe cases the enema should be administered high with a Foley catheter and not just placed in the lower rectum, from where it will leak out as it is administered. The catheter balloon can be inflated for 10 minutes to minimise immediate return of the enema.

[Peanut oil is sometimes called groundnut or arachis oil (Used as a softening enema - according to loosely confirmed website chatter)

For less severe impaction, a high phosphate enema may suffice. Enemas may need to be repeated several times to clear the bowel of hard impacted feces; patients can then usually be maintained with regular oral laxatives.

When rectal laxatives are required, an appropriate oral laxative should be prescribed at the same time. Once disimpaction occurs, the dose of oral laxative may need to be titrated with the aim of reaching a maintenance dose that prevents further fecal impaction. ["Titrated" means to adjust the equipment to the best setting for the patient. ]

Choices of rectal laxative:
Bisacodyl suppository—Evacuates stools from rectum or stoma; for colonic inertia;
Glycerine suppository—Soften stools in rectum or stoma;
Phosphate enema—Evacuates stools from lower bowel;
Arachis (peanut) oil enema—Softens hard impacted stools.
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Sometimes there will be an immediate urgency to get rid of it and that is fine. It helps to clean the stool out of the colon so that next time around you can hold more of the enema longer. Never force yourself to retain it if you feel that you can´t. When you have clamped the tubing, remove the catheter tip and void when you have to. It is best to hold it for at least 12 minutes each time. After you have emptied the bowel, proceed with the remaining 1/2 quart and likewise hold that for at least 12 minutes, if able, then void.

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AVOID TOO-FREQUENT ENEMAS
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Frequent or large-quantity enemas may cause the bacteria in the intestines and the muscles around them may "get lazy" and the metabolism may become less effective. Keep your quantity and frequency reasonable.

When it comes to the quantities of fluid: anything between half a liter and a liter (1/2 to 1 quart) is safe, depending on the size of the body. However, especially for those just starting out - or if you are planning more than one enema in a session - a mug full is more than enough.

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Some Fringe Benefits of Enemas
When administered with knowledge and care, a few water-only enemas in one day will boost the cleaning capabilities of your body. Most of the water is absorbed and works in the same way drinking water does, only faster. This is generally a good thing, particularly since most people don't drink enough water to start with.

Pro Tip: If you add some glucose to your second enema (after the first one to deal with the big "clean out") you will "feed" your partner automatically and give them enough extra energy to deal with the entire session. [The amount of glucose is uncertain. A sensible guideline would probably be not to exceed the amount of sugar in an 8 oz. drink, say 1 or 2 teaspoons for the full contents of the enema - rj].

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WARNING! Avoid Tap Water Tap water commonly contains a disinfectant called CHLORAMINE. This is highly toxic if it enters the bloodstream. They get away with using it by claiming that "the digestive process removes the risk." Yet it kills fish, which take water directly into the bloodstream, and chloramine-treated tap water cannot be used in kidney dialysis treatment or the results could be fatal. Waterborne chemicals that enter the body by way of the lining of the lower intestine bypass the liver and kidneys, making tap water extremely risky for use in an enema. DISTILLED water is an absolute necessity for use in any enema solution. More About Chloramine

A Fundamental Enema WARM WATER for first session. LEMON JUICE: 2 oz. per quart (8 oz./ gallon). COOL (or room temperature) WATER for the follow-up session (to remove residue). The warm water solution softens the impacted fecal matter inside the colon, allowing for thorough expulsion. Lemon juice serves as a stimulant to the peristalsis process, and it's natural. Allow the solution to seep into the length of the colon until you can tell it has reached the end of the road at the Ascending Colon. Slow the water flow when you get peristaltic contractions: you don't want to lose all the work you've done so far! Once the contractions subside (or are at least controllable) resume the flow of solution. Once you have contained the full amount (or as much as you can take), hold it for a period of from 10 to 20 minutes, to allow the material to loosen as much as possible. Elimination usually comes in 2 or three waves over a period of 15 to 30 minutes. When you're reasonably certain that you have evacuated most of the solution, prepare a rinsing WATER-ONLY enema. This should be plain water, room-temperature. Repeat the procedure used for the first session. Repeat until the elimination of you solution is light in appearance, indicating that the colon is very clean and your work has been successful.

Cold Water Enema When things are just not moving along. QUICK & EFFECTIVE! WATER: ICE COLD. Have at least 1 gallon of distilled (or filtered) water refrigerated & ready for the procedure. LEMON JUICE: 2 oz. per quart (8 oz./ gallon). This really gets things moving! On the first try it may take 45 minutes or so before anything happens. Lie on your left side, massage the lower abdomen as described elsewhere in this article. You should hear the solution gurgling its way through your innards, liberating dormant matter that may have encrusted your intestinal walls for months or longer. Be patient: explosion is imminent! Assure a continual water flow by push-pulling the tube periodically; this seems to keep the intestine from "buckling" and blocking the flow. After expulsion, prepare a water-only enema (also ice-water) to rinse out any lingering debris that got loosened-up but didn't quite make it out the first time. Warm water slows things down to a standstill, and other ingredients are usually unnecessary or counter-productive. Of course everyone's different. Your system may be too sensitive for this. If so, keep trying different methods until, one bright day, you happen upon the solutions and techniques that work for you.

LEMON JUICE: [ Most Effective Solution IMHO ]: 2 ounces lemon juice per quart. 1 Tablespoon equals 0.5 oz., so 4 Tablespoons per quart will make the solution. When used with cool or cold water, this is very effective and gets quick results. I prefer the "naturalness" of using lemon juice rather than soap, considering that the colon absorbs whatever you put in there.

"...The solution most commonly used is a mixture of mild soap and approximately a liter or two of warm water that is placed in a container with a flexible tube and enema nozzle. ..." (Mentioned in several places). "Castile" soap is most often recommended because of its lack of unnatural or harsh chemicals. 1 - 2T per quart
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If a helpful assistant cannot be found, an enema can be easily self-administered. Photo: www.enema-pictures.net

Plain water can be used, but be warned that the colon will absorb quite a bit of the water, which will dilute the blood electrolytes. Then the various tissues of the body absorb the excess water and swell. Your brain swells, too, and there isn't any place for it to expand into. This is called cerebral edema. A few 2 quart plain water enemas won't do any harm (in fact will have a positive effect as described above), but if you plan to use large or many enemas, use salt water.

Baking soda enema (which can also have salt added as above) has one or two tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in each quart of water.

Beer (usually warm) can be used. It is pretty irritating and - obviously - at least one of you will get drunk.

COFFEE ENEMA:

Coffee Enemas are not recommended on this site due to questions of "oxidant" impurities from coffee being carried directly to the liver (or lodging indefinitely in some fold in the colon). The following description is just for informational purposes only in view of its common use in the past.

Then there is the famous coffee enema; a hygienic concoction used by the medical community and lay folk alike to fight various ills. The coffee solution creates strong peristalsis , the rectal contractions which cause evacuation. During enemas, the caffeine enters the bloodstream directly and powerfully through the walls of the intestines and provides a buzz of energy and a clarity of mind which lasts for hours, a sensation not unlike the high of amphetamines! (Incidentally, if you wish to avoid caffeine for personal or for health reasons, the coffee enema, obviously, is not for you.)

How do you mix this recipe? Merely add one cup of strong, caffeinated organic coffee to the rest of the two-quart enema bag of hot water. The fluid should be slightly above body temperature. Thus when—say—dripped on your wrist, the enema solution will feel a bit warm, but not scalding.

Salt Water enema (Saline Enema) is just warm water with one tablespoon of salt to the quart. The salt is used to prevent absorption of the water by the colon. 1½ teaspoons per quart.

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Saltwater Flush- This is an alternative to conventional enemas and provides a top-down flush of the colon. In the morning before eating or drinking anything, mix 2 teaspoons (or 1 tablespoon) of unrefined salt in 1 quart of lukewarm water. Do not use iodized salt. Drink the full quart of salt water. The salt and water will not separate but will thoroughly wash the entire tract in a few hours. Several eliminations may occur. The salt water has the same specific gravity as the blood, hence the kidneys cannot pick up the water and the blood cannot pick up the salt. This flush gives the colon a good washing.

If the salt water does not work the first time, try adjusting the amount of salt until the proper balance is found; or possibly take extra water, with or without salt. This often increases the activity.
[Additional comments on Saltwater Flushes Further Below, incl. using Psyllium Husks instead of salt for removing hard encrusted matter]

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Lemon juice - aids cleansing and causes extra cramping. Use 1/3 cup for every quart

Castile soap- aids cleansing and causes extra cramping. Use 1 - 2T per quart

Sugar [GLUCOSE]: Used to help feed the subject as enema can be a big energy drain. As with salt typically used when doing more than one enema. If the subject tends to feel shaky, sick or very tired after an enema, adding sugar [GLUCOSE] to it may help. I'm not sure about how much sugar. I have been unable to find information on this.

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Temperature:

Most people find that a warm water enema can be held more easily than a cold one. [However a cold or cool water enema produces faster contractions] Here's some information on ranges of temperatures:

Cool water is 30 - 35 degrees C (86 - 95 degrees F) - this is lukewarm and the most frequently used temperature that most people are comfortable with.
Warm water is 40 - 42 degrees C (104 - 108 degrees F) - slightly warmer and as such more effective if you want something more difficult to hold.
Hot water is 43 - 45 degrees C (110 - 113 degrees F) - the "pro" temperature - still safe to use provided it is followed by one or two cooler ones.
Don't use solutions over 45 C or 113 F or you can scald the colon. Water between 15 and 30 degrees C will improve the general condition of the intestines if you have a problem there, but do not use it too often and most people can't stand a solution that has a temperature below their average body temperature.
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Capacity: How Much Can You Take?

Every individual has his or her own capacity, and it will change from each enema to the next. The cleanliness of the colon and the amount of gas present will have a great effect on the volume of water that can be taken. Medical researchers have determined that the average adult human colon has a capacity of 7 quarts. However, this measurement has been made using colons removed from cadavers, who wouldn't complain about the pressure. You may want to experiment with this by taking the largest enema that is comfortable, and then rolling from side to side very slowly and seeing if the water runs downhill to distend the lower side more. You probably will find that the lower part of the colon will be noticeably more swollen, indicating that it is your abdomen that is unable to expand to allow the colon to accept any more fluid.

The general advice however is not to exceed the quantities mentioned here. As always, it's not a contest and you're not setting out to break the world record on holding fluid in your intestines.

THE ENEMA PROCEDURE has been a recognized health & hygiene regimen throughout civilized history. They aid internal cleansing, as well as reflection on the delicate psycho-social balance between one's place in the universe, juxtaposed against one's rank and status within the general social forum.

Retention: How Long Can You Hold It?
Most people will find it difficult to retain an enema for more than five minutes. If the bowel is not clean, then the peristaltic action of the colon will push against the fecal masses and produce intense pressure. This will frequently happen with the first enema in a series. If you are planning more sessions, you may try a "chemical" enema first to cope with this and change the method for the next session(s).

If you get a strong cramp and an urge to expel, getting up is the worst thing to do. Making the descending colon vertical adds gravity to the force pushing out. This is how to have an accident. If you can, wait while lying down. The pressure will pass in 10-15 seconds as the wave of peristalsis passes the sigmoid colon and reaches the end. Then get up and expel without straining to hold it in.

Whenever the pressure is building, or you can feel a big bulge with your hands, massage around that area until the pressure relaxes. Some people recommend rolling from one side to the other every minute or so. The idea is that the water will flow repeatedly downhill, alternately filling the descending and sigmoid colon and then running down to the cecum. This is supposed to break up any masses in the transverse. A butt plug is a great tool to help (or force) to hold the water in but will not completely stop any expulsion. Make sure the plug you use is not too big - the power of the expulsion may be big enough to push the plug out and that may cause damage. So always make sure the plug can be pushed out with relative ease.

Expulsion

Obviously, most people expel their enemas while seated on the toilet. This is probably not the best position for expelling water from the colon because of the need for the wide cecum to push the water up hill to the transverse, and then for the transverse to pump it back up its sag to get it to the descending. A large volume in the descending will cause the descending colon to slide down the left side and kink where it meets the sigmoid. This can get you stuck! If you can feel lots of water bulging on the left side, but can't get it out, you need to change positions. Get up and lie down for a moment, or get into the knee-chest position, or just turn around as if you're looking over your shoulders. These techniques can un-kink the descending, and get the water passing out again.

Some people prefer to expel in the bathtub, which is much easier, because the colon does not need to lift water to get it out. This is extremely messy, however, so don't do it unless you don't mind cleaning up. If the colon becomes severely blocked while holding an enema, you may prefer to do this rather than call the paramedics. In the hospital, patients are usually given a bedpan when expelling enemas, to get the same benefit of the position, so this is a technique you may turn to as well because it allows for maximum comfort and saves the trouble of having to run to the bathroom. Especially in combination with restraints the use of a bedpan is a must since you may not always have the time to free someone (or get free) in time.

In earlier times, "interventions" often took a more down-to-earth form.

If there is substantial gas in the colon, it may be very difficult for the colon to lift water when large air bubbles are present. These like to collect at the hepatic flexure, high on the right side, and can be detected by a rumbling sound when you press there. If you want to get the gas out, sit on the floor and make sure the gas is at the hepatic. Roll slowly onto the right side, then massage the transverse, following its course with your hands. You will know that you're moving that gas by the rumbling. When you have the gas moved to the splenic flexure, move quickly to the knee-chest position. Now massage the descending colon upward, from the ribs to the groin on the left side (you're "upside down", remember) until the gas has moved to the sigmoid. Use heavy massage in the groin area, to move water out of the sigmoid, and move the gas in. When this is done, get on the toilet quickly, and it should be possible to expel a prodigious gas blast. You may have to repeat this procedure several times, but when all the gas is out of the colon you should be able to expel the water quickly.

Don't sit on the toilet for more that a few minutes if there's no water coming out. Sitting too long and straining are the chief causes of hemorrhoids. Those will certainly ruin your enema pleasure. If nothing is coming out, lie down either face down or up, or lie on your left side, or get into the knee-chest position. These will help the water move, and soon you can go back to the pot.

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EQUIPMENT
Standard safety advice for doing this with others: wear latex gloves at all times during an enema session and have a good quantity available so you can change gloves every time they get dirty. In general, you can never have enough of them. Since they are cheap this is an investment you don't have to worry about. The other thing to invest in is lubricant. Lots of it. Buy water-based lubricant so your latex gloves and other latex or rubber equipment will not be damaged and buy a dispenser instead of the little sachets or tubes. Easier to handle, especially if larger amounts of lubricant are needed -- and they always are with ANY form of anal play. If you're planning to do any enema play outside the bathroom - such as in bed - buy a large quantity of plastic foil and cover the bed, floor or whatever with LARGE quantities of it because there is a serious risk things may become messy. Even trained enema users can never exactly predict how long they can hold the enema and the expulsion may come instantly. For this reason: never run for the toilet if you feel the expulsion starting. Usually you won't make it. Instead expel on the foil -- it's easy to fold and remove instantly afterwards (and seriously, all other attempts will probably fail).

Enema Bags and Tubes
The standard enema apparatus available in the drugstore can be divided into several types. There is the open-top fountain syringe, usable for enemas and douches. There is the closed-top type bag, which can also be used as a hot-water bottle. There is the four-way type, which also is intended to be used as an ice bag. Most of these units offer 2 quart capacity. If that is the limit of your capacity, the open-top fountain syringe is the best type to use, because it is very convenient. The enema and douche nozzles that come with these units leave much to be desired however. There are also discreet type units sold primarily for feminine hygiene use, but some come with enema tips also.

In many European countries it is usually a lot easier to obtain your enema bags and tubes from your local erotic boutique. "Princess" is the most common brand for this and their equipment (usually found in the "nursing" corner of your boutique) is reliable although a bit more expensive compared to what you can buy over the counter at a pharmacy or drugstore.

Another brand/type is the "Shy" - an expandable syringe which is filled by pressing the mouth of the bag against the sink faucet. This bag will hold 4 quarts. The big drawback is that it has no way to shut off the flow except to remove the bag from the tube, which will cause the water to flow from the rectum. What you need to do is to attach a hose with a clamp to the nozzle, which is inserted into the bag. You can pour liquid soap into the bag before filling with water.

Even though there is some information around on building your own equipment the general advice is NOT to do that. Pressure is everything when it comes to enemas. The pressure comes from the influx of the fluid and too much pressure is painful and dangerous, hence the combination of bag, tube, nozzle and position is paramount and is best left to the professional producers of this equipment.

There are small rubber ball type pumps around, used for children in hospitals. Do not buy these. The risks of pumping air into the colon or building up too much pressure are too high and the quantity is not enough for an adult anyway so you would need to pump in fluid several times, thus only increasing the risks. The same goes for - very antique - enema pumps. Don't use them, but they may be nice to add some atmosphere, especially for those into "nursing" games. Oh, and another DON'T - never ever try anything that is directly connected to a water tap (like the shower or a hose). There is no way you can control the quantity of fluid, the temperature and the pressure this way. Also, forget about any plans to use a funnel.

Nozzles and Tubes

There are many different types of nozzles and tubes available for inserting into the rectum. What you want is either a colon tube (a rubber tube from 1/4" to 1/2" diameter and anywhere from 10" to 3 feet long) or a nozzle with a bulb on the end, to help hold it in. These are called "N-Tips". Some of the best drug stores carry these items, but usually you'll have to ask for them. Some USA drug stores also carry the fleet high-volume bag enema or an equivalent brand, these are made of plastic and will not deteriorate when oils are used, as a rubber bag will. The "high-volume bag" usually holds 2500 CC (over 2 quarts) but in the same series, the manufacturers make a barium enema container which can be ordered, and it has 3500 cc capacity (almost 4 quarts). Medical and ostomy stores carry many of these items. These are considered disposable, but with a little care they will last a long time.

The Colon Tube is a straight tube with a rounded end, and usually a small hole in the side near the tip. They come in many sizes, and are usually measured in "French" sizes. 28 French is a small tube, and 36 is fairly large.

The N-Tip is really made to help patients hold a barium enema (not for use at home - barium enemas are used as "contrast fluid" during X-ray photography in hospitals), but many people use them for other enemas. It's made of molded plastic.

MORE COMPLEX EQUIPMENT

[www.sexuality.org/l/fetish/enemafaq.html ] Actually, the equipment for the faucet enema is available at any hardware store. It is called a shower hose adapter for the bathtub faucet. It has a rubber fitting that fits over the bathtub faucet, a hose, and a rubber shower head. Attach the faucet fitting to the bathtub faucet, remove the shower head from the end of the hose, and you are ready. Set the faucets to a gentle flow, with a temperature that feels a little warm to the tongue.

Sit on the edge of the tub, and ease the flowing hose against and then into your anus. You will feel the water filling your rectum. Relax the bowels as much as you can, and you don't need to worry about spilling a little water into the tub. When the bowels feel full, remove the hose and wait a moment. The feeling of pressure should pass, then insert again. When you are totally full, move to the toilet and expel the water. You can repeat the process as many times as you like. Since the water is always running, you can move back and forth between the tub and toilet very quickly, and get a good cleaning out in about a half hour to 45 minutes. When the bowel is clean, take as much water as you can, and then enjoy the release. When completely filled, don't miss looking at your distended belly in the mirror. You can also adapt a colon tube or other nozzle to the flexible hose on a personal shower head.

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"HIGH" ENEMA

[www.optimalhealthnetwork.com/tek9.asp?pg=kb&article=54 ]

How Do I use a Colon Tube? Once your enema bag is full, hang the bag from a towel rack, showerhead, shower curtain or IV pole. Lubricate your colon tube. Lie down on your left side on a comfortable spot and insert the colon tube. How the colon tube is inserted varies between individuals. Here are some helpful tips:

1. NEVER force a colon tube.

2. The best way to insert a colon tube is to begin a flow of the enema to create a channel, then insert in stages, gradually.

3. The thin colon tubes actually can be dangerous, it's easier for them to perforate the colon. I recommend medium diameter, about French 30 to 34.

4. Each person reacts differently to colon tubes, even when a 'channel' of enema water or solution is created. You might never get the tube all the way in and you should never force it.

5. It is not really necessary to get the entire colon tube into your colon in order to accomplish a 'high' enema. Use time, patience and gravity to your benefit. Unless your colon is congenitally abnormal or something similar, the enema should be able to reach the 'high' areas of the colon.

6. Probably the best way to perform a 'deep' colon tube insertion is to start out on your left side. Take some tube and water and then, after the tube is in about 10+ inches, turn over on your back, with hips elevated on a pillow or something. Obviously, it's better to have someone else helping but that's not possible for most people. Just remember that it's not necessarily how deep the colon tube goes in but, rather, how deep the water and the coffee go in that really counts. This takes time, relaxation and listening to one's own body, of course.

Slowly take the water from the enema over 5-15 minutes. Hold the enema for at least 5 more minutes, if not 20 minutes. Once you have taken the entire solution and have retained it for some time, sit on the toilet and let your colon and your body cleanse themselves.
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REPEATING UNTIL THERE'S "CLEAR" FLUID:

How Clear Is "Clear"?

Don't expect to expel clear mountain spring water from repeated enema treatments. There's too much going-on inside you to prevent something from coloring the water. "Clear" is regarded as being not dark brown. It will probably have a greenish appearance when you are fully clean inside.

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Place a COLON TUBE (DAVOL) size 24 French or 26 French or 28 French on the opposite end of the plastic tube from the enema bag. This colon tube is a soft flexible rubber-like tube around 30 inches in length. It follows the curves and flexure of the colon. The colon tube is usually inserted about 12 to 20 inches into the rectum. (Editor's Note: It is difficult today to find a colon tube. However, a plastic rectal catheter or tube about 18 inches long may be ordered from your pharmacy as an over-the-counter item.)

(One Brand: Baxter Rectal Tube). The Medium is 18 French (about 5/16 inch). The Large is 22 French (almost 1/2 inch) in diameter

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"FEELING OF WEAKNESS"

[www.sheilas.com/aftercolonic.html]

Some people feel fatigue, toxic, sick or WEAK after a colonic. They fall into the 5% or less category. What does that mean? Generally, that person is more toxic and the gut wall is more compromised. Often their electrolytes are imbalanced and their pH or acid-alkaline balance is upset before the colonic. These clients usually have environmental illness, chronic fatigue, multiple chemical sensitivity, dehydration, advanced candida or dysbiosis – imbalance in good/bad flora. They are the big sufferers. When people feel weak and sick, they need to build themselves up and often come in daily for 2-3 days until they clear their system.
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[curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=296&i=371 ]

Cool or cold water will stimulate the colon to stronger and faster contractions which helps get all the water back out quickly. It will also wake you up!! Warm water tends to get stuck and resorb.

Let me add that learning to do full enemas is not necessarily an overnight task. I have been doing colonics and enemas for years and I can do it very quickly now. But in the beginning, I could not feel whether the colon was empty or not, or how to proceed with blockages, etc. The enema will start a peristatltic motion in the colon muscles which can sometimes prevent doing two successive enemas in a row. The second one just won't go in. Learning how to relax and breathe while the water enters, massage blockages, and how to breath to help the waste exit quickly without pushing all takes time. Stick with it, because cleaning out stuck things is an incredibly important part of staying healthy. So your persistence will pay off long after your liver cleansing is done. It is a great way to cure a cold, headache, and to help someone else with a minor but acute illness.
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Saltwater Flush - [See Recipe Above]

COMMENTS: We prefer doing (oral) saltwater flushes instead of standard enemas because there is less chance of harm. We are concerned that enemas could damage the intestinal tract by the pressure of shooting water in a direction that is opposite from the natural flow. Enemas also wash away beneficial bacteria. On the other hand, an occasional enema stimulates the bowels.

These simple saltwater flushes and enemas will not clean out the hard, encrusted fecal matter that has been building in the colon for years. Disease begins in the colon and it is important to thoroughly clean the colon so that the rest of the body functions properly. To effectively cleanse the colon, we recommend going on the Intestinal Cleanse where you drink psyllium husks in liquid to loosen the putrid waste that is lodged in the colon.

These cleanses are to help balance you. Don't become a fanatic about them. It is easy to alienate friends and family by becoming obsessed with talking about these cleanses. Do them as God directs you, in His time, and quietly. Don't gross others out by talking constantly about how your body feels or the textures and colors of the fecal matter you passed. Yes, it is true that our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit. And keeping the temple clean physically is a small part of the Kingdom which we should not neglect. But in our zeal to be clean physically, let us also not neglect the more weightier matter of keeping the heart pure.
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ENEMA PRECAUTIONS

[Rewritten by moi. Some info from following URL, though not recommended for its flaky & contradictory statements: www.soilandhealth.org/02/0201hyglibcat/020107hazzard/020107hazzard12-13.html ]

Some problems with enemas performed in medical facilities:

One: Since purgatives are sold at a price, it is cost-motivated;

Two: an enema administered under medical direction is not correctly given either in posture or in quantity of fluid, and they usually advise that the enema solution be retained within the intestine for several minutes. Hence the enema merely stirs up a filthy slurry of feces, which allows it to be easily absorbed by the intestinal wall: this can increase auto-intoxication and subsequent physical depression [which is temporary - rj].

But when a feeling of weakness occurs in a patient after an enema administered in the proper, healthy way, it is only due to a temporary absorption of the contents of the colon. Once the accumulation is discharged and the bowel cleansed, recuperation is almost instant. And there is still the matter of keeping the solution retained long enough to LOOSEN hardened fecal matter.

Physicians claim that no appreciable absorption of fecal matter in solution or of its products can take place from the large intestine. But this is contradicted by the fact that suppositories and nutrition are given by rectal injection when feeding by way of mouth and stomach is not permissible. It can be said that the temporary presence of the enema solution poses only a short-term "toxification" of no consequence. The solution is just a momentary presence to the body (even when it is held for several minutes), AND whatever is absorbed is filtered by the liver and finally excreted. Long-term enemas are sometime necessary when loosening hardened fecal matter is necessary, so it must be noted that there is no long term risk posed by such procedures.

Man in his natural state lived as nature dictated, and living naturally he was free from the harmful effects that arise from the retention of excrement in the colon, since fecal matter was not retained in the bowel long enough to be injurious. But man in his civilized state lives in many ways not naturally, and suffers in consequence. In natural conditions the human intestines are unobstructed by accumulation of refuse, and, as is the case with the lower animals, they are evacuated by frequent passages. This observation may be extended by stating the actuality that fecal matter in natural evacuations, refuse from the natural food of man, which was non-flesh in character, is almost without odor. That this is not true in the usual present-day instance needs no comment.
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From "Gastrointestinal Quackery:"

www.chirobase.org/06DD/gastro.html

In 1919 and 1922, direct observation of the colon during surgical procedures found no evidence that hardened feces accumulate on the intestinal walls. Most of the digestive process takes place in the small intestine, from which nutrients are absorbed into the body. The remaining mixture of food and undigested particles then enters the large intestine, which can be compared to a 40-inch-long hollow tube. Its principal functions are to transport food wastes from the small intestine to the rectum for elimination and to absorb minerals and water.

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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF ENEMAS

[www.cleanse.net/Quotes-__Book_One/quotes-__book_one.HTM]

"There is but one disease and that is deficient drainage."

A Great Secret of Health: The intestinal tract is the hub of our entire body - all organs, glands, even our brains, heart, and cells are totally dependent upon a good functioning digestive system. In the Western World, most people have polluted their digestive system with filth unimaginable. As long as this filth remains within, our bodies grow weaker and we become more and more prone towards disease. A few great doctors have realized this.

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Constipation can be a cause of appendicitis. Keeping your colon clean will reduce the likelihood of this condition.

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TORTUOUS COLON

A colon that is distended, has stretched into "pockets," and has folds in the pathway which impede normal elimination, is known as a "tortuous colon." This condition is more common now than in the past. A tortuous colon would logically benefit from a regular enema regimen to keep these twists from trapping feces. Trapped waste can linger in these "pockets" indefinitely and incubate disease bacteria.

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Enemas: Other Uses

Punishment Enemas

An enema intended to correct or control spouses or children should combine the healthful components of the cleansing enema with some "sting." This commonly involves more soap (and/or other harmless irritants), colder water, and extra repeat sessions: all intended to provoke more urgency and cramping, and having to hold it for a longer than normal time. While being yelled at.

Castile soap - 1 - 2 tablespoons per quart.

Google: punishment enema, recipe

Cache page of defunct punishment enema messageboard

• Above site's current enema messageboard

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HIGH COLONICS

HOW IS A COLONIC ADMINISTERED?
The person receiving the colonic lies on a a colonic irrigation board which is about 32" to 42" below the controlled water flow. A sterile tip or speculum is gently inserted in the rectum. [Note: The tube is NOT inserted HIGH into the intestine (as some have imagined), but only at the rectum.]

[NOTE: According to a criticizing site ( www.chirobase.org/06DD/gastro.html ): "Colonic irrigation is performed by passing a rubber tube through the rectum for a distance of up to 20 or even 30 inches. Warm water -- often 20 gallons or more -- is pumped in and out through the tube, a few pints at a time, to wash out the contents of the large intestine." But none of the colonic sites describe anything like this.]

Water flow, which is self-controlled, flows into the colon through a small water tube, then flows back out, around the water tube, carrying with it impacted feces and mucous. As the water flows from the colon, the person receiving the colonic massages their abdomen to help the colon release its contents.

Unlike an ENEMA, it does not involve the retention of water. There is NO discomfort, NO internal pressure, no getting up and sitting on the toilet to evacuate (you lay on the board and evacuations are passed through the board into the toilet bowel). There is just a steady gentle flow of pure clean water in and out of the colon. At the same time, an Abdominal Massage is given to stimulate the Colon.

INTESTINAL FLORA & COLONICS:
The normal intestinal flora WILL BE disturbed. Therefore in the HPS 7 Day Wonder online guided program we supplement back into the colon intestinal flora after colon cleansing.

One of the functions of the first half of the Colon is to gather the Intestinal Flora needed for the Colon.

When the accumulation of feces in the bowel leads to Fecal Encrustation, it is difficult for the colon to function normally and the glands in this lining cannot produce the necessary Intestinal Flora. The resulting lack of lubrication intensifies a state of constipation and generates Toxemia.

This upsets the normal Acid-Alkaline balance and the growth of the Friendly Bacteria is stunted. Cleansing the colon will help bring the Acid-Alkaline ratio back into balance. In this environment, the friendly bacteria will again thrive and disease causing bacteria will find it difficult to develop.

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What is the difference between an Enema and colon hydrotherapy?

[ From: http://shanti.com.au/colonic/colonicfaq.htm ]

The bottom line is that you have access to a lot more water during a colon hydrotherapy session (40-80 litre) versus the 2 litres that your average Colonic bag holds. Colon Hydrotherapy, done well, is often a better tool to get the intestinal muscles to start pumping or 'peristalting'. Often, the number one goal of colon cleansing is to get the gut muscles to expand and contract rhythmically, just like the heart. This action is the key to getting out the right amount of stool daily. When a colonic is taken using the 'closed system' you can use the tubing to stimulate peristalsis in an effort to retrain the colon.

Enemas done well, can be also very effective and are much more cost effective. Given experience and patience, enemas can clean out the entire colon just as a colonic would. It just takes some work and you have to know what you are doing.

I promote both for different reasons, which include effectiveness, cost, personal preference of the client, health goals, how often one needs the treatments, etc. I think both are very useful and often best used in conjunction with each other.

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NATURAL "COLONICS"

And Restoring Intestinal Flora

Ginger root- A powerful digestive aid which also increases downward Peristalsis, the muscle contraction which causes a bowel movement.
Ginger root is used medically to help expel gas from the intestines.
Ginger stimulates the digestive system and helps food pass through the intestines.

Garlic helps produce intestinal flora necessary to natural peristalsis (contractions).

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FECAL IMPACTION

[ From: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000230.htm ]

A fecal impaction is a large mass of dry, hard stool (scybala) that can develop in the rectum due to chronic constipation. Symptoms are straining at stool, or bloating/distension of the abdomen. Sometimes this mass may be so hard that it cannot be excreted. This can be caused by dehydration. Possible causes:

Caffeine, low fiber diet, or insufficient water intake. Every 6 oz. of caffeine requires an additional 10 to 12 oz. of water to re-hydrate you.

Narcotic pain medication, or antidiarrheal medications

Decreased mobility

A limited diet (especially one that is low in fluids)

PREVENTION includes:

Increased fiber: Fiber absorbs water and brings it into the elimination process, softening stools

Water intake: Increasing fluid intake to adequate levels. People can get accustomed to insufficient water intake without sensing the body's need for it, from bad eating habits common to the "Western" diet. (Also see "Water Cure" below).

If the fecal impaction is not removed, the colon may become overly dilated - ENLARGED - resulting often in a visible protrusion in the abdomen as the lower intestine expands to accommodate this backup.

Treatment of a fecal impaction involves removal of the impacted stool, as well as measures to prevent constipation and further development of a fecal impaction. If it is not removed and the colon becomes enlarged, or the bowel can become completely obstructed. This would require emergency surgery to remove the impaction and possibly part of the injured bowel.

Before it gets to that stage, you can solve this by working from both ends: Increased water intake, more fiber will prevent hard, dry matter from building-up in the colon. From the other end: a good enema regimen will help get the loosening process started - which may be complicated. The initial enema(s) will evacuate only new, softer matter. THEN a follow-up (warm) oil enema is needed: mineral, acacia (peanut oil), etc., as described in the section above. Once inside, the warm oil should "soak" for as long as possible: several hours, or overnight. Once the oil enema is evacuated, a high-contraction enema is needed: cool/cold water, and one (or all) of the following: coffee, soap, lemon juice (and ALWAYS salt to prevent absorption into the bloodstream). The frequent contractions induced by this formula will increase the likelihood of evacuating the now "oil-soaked" hardened fecal matter blocking the pathway.

Doing an Oil Enema Do a water enema first to clean out the bowel, then use 8 oz of oil and hold it in for 15 minutes. Retain it longer if attempting to soften significant amoutns of hardened matter. It will dissolve the oil-based toxins that can clog the lymph node pockets around the anus and flush them out. You'll need good sphincter control, as the oil is very slippery. You may need to lie at a slant with your feet higher than your head. Most people will find it difficult to retain an Oil Enema for more than several minutes. If the bowel isn't clean, the peristaltic action of the colon will produce intense pressure and expel too quickly. Just try again. This frequently happens with your first Oil Enema in a series. You may need to take a soap-suds enema afterwards, or oil could be leaking-out for hours!

However:, warm mineral oil enemas alone are not always enough to remove a large, hardened impaction. The mass may have to be manually broken up. A health care provider (or your ambidexterous arm) will need to insert one or two fingers into the rectum and slowly break up the mass into smaller pieces so that it can be expelled. Manual removal of a fecal impaction is usually performed in small steps to reduce the risk of injuring the rectal tissues. A series of suppositories may be given between manual removal attempts, to help clear the bowel. The suppository should be inserted well into the rectum.

Suppository types:
BISACODYL: Stimulant laxatives (bisacodyl [e.g., "Dulcolax"]; senna) act on the intestinal wall. They increase the muscle contractions that move the stool mass. Preferred for this kind of procedure. But it should not be used UNTIL the stool-loosining procedures have been done. Contractions while the matter is still hard & dry can cause damage to tissues.

GLYCERIN: Hyperosmotic laxatives (glycerin; sodium phosphates) draw water into the bowel from surrounding body tissues. This provides a soft stool mass and increased bowel action.

Because the colon becomes distended by this buildup, a bowel retraining program to establish a pattern of regular movements. Exercise is important in re-establishing the natural rhythm of the body's functions. Digital stimulation should be performed every day to stimulate bowel movement until a pattern of regular bowel movements is established. Bowel movements may also be stimulated by using a suppository (glycerin or Dulcolax) or a small enema.

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Trapped Hardened Waste

Constipation always has as one of its results the collection of feces in the colon. The chief locality is the middle of the transverse colon to the rectal ampulla. The collection of fecal masses in the right colon is rare, except if half of the colon is full of hardened feces, then the right half will be full, from the physical fact of its inability to force them analward.

One of the symptoms of constipation is the feeling of fullness and pressure in the abdomen, which is generally distended. Large, hard, rough fecal masses not only cause much pain, but they abrade the mucosa and finally produce ulcerations.

Oil containing enemas are used to help soften hardened feces. Mineral oil can be taken orally, but blocks absorption of fat-assimable vitamins, so is for short-term use.

Constipation should be defined not by the frequency of movements but by the hardness of the stool.

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LAXATIVES

[ PRECAUTIONS: Fluids with electrolytes (i.e., salt), such as broth or sports drinks, are helpful in replacing potassium and salt that are lost frequent expulsions from laxative action. Increase water intake to replenish the resultant loss of fluids. ]

CASTOR OIL

Castor oil is one of the mildest and most satisfactory cathartics, and with the exception of sulphate of magnesium is the most commonly employed purgative. It has no irritant effect upon the stomach and operates usually in four or five hours. It is probably the best laxative for children to cleanse the intestinal tract of tainted or undigested food. It may prove the best agent where hardened feces are the cause of a mucoid diarrhea. It is not a good remedy for chronic constipation, for it cannot be used for prolonged periods without harm, and probably an aggravation of the causative condition.

MAGNESIUM CITRATE

Magnesium citrate is a saline laxative used to treat constipation. It pulls water from the tissues into the small intestines. This stimulates the normal forward movement of the intestines (peristalsis), resulting in a bowel movement within 3 to 6 hours.

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Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis

Diverticular disease includes both "diverticulosis" which is just protrusion of the colon wall, and "diverticulitis" which is actual inflammation or infection of these protrusions.

This shows the small outpouching diverticula as seen through a colonoscope. The dark passageway to the right of the small pockets is looking "up" the bowel.

Diverticular Disease: Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots, like an inner tube that pokes through weak places in a tire. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Pouches (plural) are called diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis.

Symptoms of mild diverticulosis include bloating and constipation. Causes include a low-fiber diet. If not treated with bowel rest (sometimes antibiotics if inflamed), diverticulitis can cause lead to abscesses, blocked bowels, infection of the blood, and more threatening conditions.

CAUSES:

Intestinal Obstruction - The scarring caused by infection may cause partial or total blockage of the large intestine. When this happens, the colon is unable to move bowel contents normally. When the obstruction totally blocks the intestine, emergency surgery is necessary. Partial blockage is not an emergency, so the surgery to correct it can be planned.

CURES:

THE "WATER" CURE

Drink 1/2 your body weight of water in ounces, daily. Example 180 lb = 90 oz. of water daily. Divide that into 8 or 10 oz. glasses. Use 1/4 tsp. of salt for every quart of water you drink.

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IT'S COLOR

Iron and some foods, such as beets, can give the stool a red or black appearance, falsely indicating blood in the stool. The longer fecal matter stays in your colon the darker it becomes as every last bit of water is purged from it. On a "cleansing" fast, you may see darkened or black waste, as old, impacted material is loosened and expelled after being trapped in an intestinal pocket.

GENERALLY:

• Light-brown to brown is normal

• Yellow or green suggests diarrhea or a bowel sterilized by antibiotics.

• Green indicates excess bile

• Black can be the result of upper GI tract bleeding. Food coloring and special diets can also cause this

• Tan or gray suggests blockage of the common bile duct, pancreatic insufficiency (greasy stool) or steatorrhea

• Red may be the result of lower tract bleeding

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Ileo Valve

The Ileo/cecal valve is located in the area of the appendix and prevents material in the colon from re entering the small intestine where toxins may be absorbed. When the Ileo/cecal valve is stuck open, it can toxify the small intestine with stangnant wastes that were previously discharged into the colon. The valve may be encouraged to close by using several methods. A cold compress over the area will encourage it to close. Massaging acupuncture points will help. These are the front of the upper right arm (the bicep muscle), the front of the thigh of the right leg, and the back of the right neck.

Perhaps the simplest, most effective and direct way is to massage with a circular motion directly over the valve for a five minutes. This will encourage a valve that is stuck closed to open and one that is stuck open to close. This is a simple and beneficial thing to do it. You may establish a routine of massaging the valve every time you take a drink of water.

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