Water Enema |
A water enema is useful when:
- The bowel is showing signs of constipation
- Help is required to keep movement and release of wastes and toxicity during a detoxification program
- The lymphatic system is showing signs of stagnation e.g.) cold, flu, sore throat
- You wish to improve hydration quickly e.g.) after a long haul flight
Instructions
- Prepare 1 litre of body temperature filtered water
- Follow how to do an enema
- Hold water for 10-15 minutes and then expel
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- Creates movement within the colon encouraging the release of faeces
- Stimulates nerve reflex points within the colon which in turn are connected to the rest of the body
- Movement within the colon stimulates the movement and release of mucous from the lymphatic system
- Water held within the colon will be absorbed by the body which in turn improves hydration
- On completion there is usually a feeling of lightness
- Occasionally if the body is dehydrated the colon will retain the water so that no evacuation takes place
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Triple Water Enema |
A triple water enema is ideal at the onset of a cold or flu, sore throat or sinus congestion as it stimulates the lymphatic system to clear. The extra stimulation brought upon by this technique often ensures that the body does not need to create a fever to thin the congested lymphatic fluid. Instructions
- Prepare 1 litre of body temperature filtered water
- Follow hhow to do an enema
- Massage the colon and then expel
- Repeat 1-3 for a total of 3 times
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- It is advisable to do this technique at the end of the day as it can cause tiredness
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Aloe Vera Enema |
An aloe vera enema is ideally suited to any inflammatory condition within the digestive system. Aloe vera is a moisturiser and soother so its presence in the enema can have an anti-inflammatory effect on the mucosa of the colon. Instructions
- Prepare 1 litre of body temperature filtered water
- Add between 1-10 tablespoons of aloe vera depending on intensity required:
- Mild: 1-2 tablespoons
- Medium: 3-5 tablespoons
- Strong : 6-10 tablespoons
- Follow how to do an enema
- Hold for 10-15 minutes and massage colon
- Expel enema
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- On completion there is often a feeling of calmness and a positive effect on the skin
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Coffee Enema |
Coffee enemas are useful when a detoxification programme is underway. It helps to accelerate the liver’s ability to detoxify and will reduce any risk of overload resulting in auto-intoxication
- Coffee enemas may also be used to reduce pain such as migraine.
- Coffee has a diuretic effect so this technique should be done as part of a supervised programme which includes steps to replace lost electrolytes.
Instructions
- Place 1 rounded tablespoon of organic ground coffee in a non-aluminium pan
- Add ½ litre of filtered water and bring to the boil
- Simmer for 15 minutes
- Sieve coffee mixture into a large glass jug
- Add enough filtered cold water to make the coffee solution up to a litre. Make sure the mixture is at body temperature
- Follow how to do an enema but lie on right side to encourage flow to the liver
- Hold for 15-20 minutes and then expel
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- The coffee is absorbed into the haemorrhoidal vein within the colon and transported to the liver by the portal system. When the coffee arrives at the liver it causes the liver to contract. This results in the release of toxicity into the bile fluid which is released by the contraction of the liver into the duodenum. This toxic bile is then passed out of the body via the digestive tract leaving the liver in a less congested state.
- On completion there is often a feeling of being less toxic: clear headed, better mood, clear vision
- Aches and pains are often reduced
- Nausea is often reduced or eliminated by this technique
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Chamomile Enema |
A chamomile enema helps to calm the body and has a soothing effect on the liver. Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of chamomile flower heads to a jug.
- Pour on ½ litre of boiling filtered water
- Leave to infuse for 20-30 minutes
- Sieve mixture and add enough filtered water to make the mixture up to 1 litre. Make sure mixture is body temperature before using.
- Follow how to do an enema
- Hold for 15-30 minutes and expel
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- Chamomile is a sedative and when taken as an enema it will be absorbed via the haemorrhoidal vein and is transported to the liver via the portal blood system.
- Chamomile has a calming effect on the liver and the body.
- On completion of this technique there is often a feeling of calmness, especially within the digestive system
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Magnesium Enema |
Magnesium is a muscle relaxant and is useful in the following situations:
- The muscles have gone into spasm erg) back pain or heavy cramping following exercise.
- At the onset of a migraine if the early symptoms are neck and shoulder tension
- To help relieve cramping on the onset of menstruation
Instructions
- Dissolve 1-3 capsules of magnesium citrate capsules (each capsule delivering 100mg of elemental magnesium) in a cup of hot filtered water.
- Add enough filtered water to the magnesium solution to make it up to 1 litre. Make sure the solution is body temperature before using.
- Follow how to do an enema
- Hold for 15-20 minutes and then expel
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- Magnesium helps the muscles to relax
- On completion there is often a feeling of calmness within the body and pains/spasms often lessen or disappear
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Flaxseed Tea Enema |
Helps to soothe and hydrate the colon Useful where there is constipation and/or gut irritation Instructions
- Warm 2 cups of flaxseed tea
- Add enough filtered water to make it up to 1 litre. Make sure mixture is body temperature
- Follow how to do an enema
- Hold for 15-20 minutes and expel
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- Helps to soothe the digestive system
- Helps to improve hydration
- Helps the body to absorb omega 3 essential fatty acids
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Flaxseed oil Enema |
A flaxseed enema is very useful for individuals who are unable to breakdown oils and utilise omega 3 fatty acids from flax seed due to digestive difficulties. Instructions
- Warm 250ml-500ml of flaxseed oil to body temperature
- Follow how to do an enema but do not add any water to the enema
- Hold for 1 hour and then expel
- Follow flaxseed enema with a water enema to help clear the colon of oi
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According to Dr Johanna Budwig, The electrons of highly unsaturated fats from seed oils, which lie on the same wavelength as sunlight, are capable of drawing solar energy and storing it. Flaxseeds contain a high level of electron rich unsaturated fats making it useful to start treatments with a flaxseed enema as it helps to promote photon and electron activity within the body
- On completion there is often an enhanced feeling of calmness and connectedness.
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Rejuvelac Enema |
A good technique to use after a course of antibiotics or any cleansing of the colon such as a colonic or water enema.
Instructions
- Warm 500ml of rejuvelac until it is luke warm.
- Follow how to do an enema
- Hold for 15-20 minutes and then expel
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Rejuvelac is rich in gut friendly bacteria, enzymes and nutrients such as B-complex vitamins and vitamin K.
Helps to ease intestinal cramp, spasm and bloating
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