Perform an Enema at Home

An enema is, by definition, the injection of liquid through the anus to motivate evacuation. Enemas are great for cleansing your colon and have many additional benefits. But how can you perform an enema at home? The simple truth is that it's easy and relatively safe. If you want a quick, simple, and effective way of cleansing your colon and liver, or you're sick of being constipated, follow this advice to freedom. This article will show you how to perform two different types of enemas — the cleansing enema and the retention enema.

Steps

Preparation

1. Gather your supplies. Although spurring an evacuation with the help of an enema is relatively easy, you will need a few essential supplies:
   • A couple of large, old towels
   • A teaspoon of organic almond oil, olive oil, or coconut oil for lubrication
   • One quart distilled water at body temperature
   • A clean enema kit
   • A book or magazine — it’ll come in handy!
2. Find a warm, comfortable place to perform the enema, such as a private bathroom with a sunny window or heater. There should be a place for your enema bag or bucket to sit or hang from (it should be about 2-3 feet above the floor).
   • Make sure your resting area is close to the bathroom, if not in it. Once you perform the enema, you may only have a few seconds until the body decides it needs to evacuate. If this happens and you're not near a toilet, you're in for some trouble.
3. Assemble the enema kit according to the instructions included with the kit. An enema kit usually comes with
   • A bag for the liquid
   • A hook to hang the bag up
   • A hose
   • A plug
   • A rectal tip
4. Fold any towels on the bathroom floor. Make it as comfortable as possible.
5. Use the oil to lubricate your anus as well as the first few centimeters of the insertion tip on the enema tube.

Cleansing Enema

1. Understand what a cleansing enema is. A cleansing enema is what most people think of when they hear the word "enema": designed to be quick and easy, this enema is supposed to cause quick evacuation and help clean the colon. There are several different kinds of cleansing enemas. Here are just a few that you can safely use at home:
   • Lemon Juice. Helps cleanse the colon and adjust the pH in the colon. Reputed to detoxify the system.
   • Apple cider vinegar (ACV) and water. Also a way to adjust the pH in the colon. Supposed to help clear out mucous from the body.
   • Catnip Tea. Helps with constipation and has the ability to bring down a high fever.
   • Burdock Root. Widely used in Asian societies, is reputed to help flush out calcium deposits and sanitize the blood.
   • Chamomile tea. Very soothing and effective.
2. Mix whatever herb or supplement you choose with water, making sure to dilute the solution properly. Err on the side of caution: Always dilute the enema solution more than you think is necessary. An enema is supposed to be mainly water. The supplements are the supporting acts, not the main gig.
3. Use the clamp to control the flow, and fill your bucket or bag with clean, distilled water and any additional supplements. Hold the insertion end of the tube over the bathtub or toilet. Open the clamp to let the water travel through the tube until it comes out steadily. Be sure that there aren’t any air pockets in the tube. Once you are sure of this, clamp the tube to stop the flow.
4. Lie on your back, with your knees drawn towards your chest. Depending on your comfort level or size, you might also find it more advantageous to lie down on your side; some people find it easier to take in more liquid while resting on their side.
5. After you are comfortable, insert the nozzle about three inches into the anus. Stop if you feel any resistance and adjust the angle slightly until you can easily insert the tube.
6. Slowly release the clamp to start the flow of water. Go slowly, as going too quickly can create the need to evacuate immediately. The key to a successful enema is to take in and hold in the liquid until the body's natural peristaltic movements begin. If you experience cramping, clamp the tube and take a deep breath before continuing. Lightly massaging the abdomen will also help.
7. After you have taken as much water as you can hold, gently remove the nozzle. Continue lying on the floor, or move to the toilet.
8. After you have retained the liquid for several minutes, sit on the toilet and relax. Wait until you are able to expel what you need to.
9. You’re done! Clean your equipment and let it air-dry before storage.

Retention Enema

1. Understand what a retention enema is. If a cleansing enema is a short stroll through the park, a retention enema is a long hike. Retention enemas are exactly what the name suggests they are: Instead of introducing the fluid and quickly expelling it and any other waste matter, you're supposed to hold it in for anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. Common ingredients of retention enemas include:
   • Coffee. Normal brew works best, although instant can be used in a pinch. Coffee enemas are reputed to stimulate the colon and the gallbladder. Be sure to choose the right kind or you may stay up all night since the colon is very absorbent.
   • Probiotics. Reputedly good for yeast infections and other candidiasis. Any probiotic will do.
   • Red Raspberry Leaf. Supposedly beneficial for women, red raspberry leaf is high in iron and improves eyesight.
   • Wheatgrass infusion. Supposed to replace friendly bacteria and help nourish the colon. It's the second part of a total colon cleanse.
2. Since you will be retaining this enema for longer than the cleansing enema, be sure that any ingredients you use won't be harmful. Retention enemas can feel great, but they have the power of causing more harm if done ineffectively. Make sure that whatever you're using is something that you'd feel comfortable swallowing.
3. Follow the same procedure — as featured in the cleansing enema section — of drawing the enema solution, inserting the solution, and removing the nozzle. The process is exactly the same.
4. Instead of letting the body void naturally, hold the enema solution inside the rectum for 5 to 15 minutes. Again, if you experience cramping, lightly massage the abdomen and try to find a comfortable position.
5. Once your time is up, move over to the toilet and void the enema.
6. You’re done! Clean your equipment and let it air-dry before storage.

Tips

• Don’t be discouraged. Most enema bags hold two quarts, which is a lot of liquid. If you can’t process all two quarts, don’t feel bad! This isn’t a competition. It’s an enema.
• Keep it simple the first time. Don’t try any complicated solutions—just stick with distilled water.
• Keep an eye on your solution’s temperature. The ideal temp to use is 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius). If it’s too cold, you could experience cramping; if it’s too hot, you could feel a burning sensation.
• Make sure everything you need is close-by so you don’t have to stretch or reach uncomfortably during the enema.

Warnings

• Alcohol enemas are not recommended as they are extremely dangerous. Do not attempt.
• Always thoroughly lubricate both the anus and the enema nozzle.

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