Hi Cat, a warm soapsuds enema (preferably castile or a mild facial soap like Dove) lowers the surface tension of the water making it easier to penetrate hardened stool and encrusted waste on the walls of the colon. In doing so it naturally causes some irritation that can cause a bit of cramping, but it also contributes to the success of the enema if you are suffering from constipation. Following the sse with a sea salt solution rinses out the soapy residue and generally leaves me with an enhanced feeling of relief and well being. While I believe coffee enemas are extremely benefi ...
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I would suggest that you spread out your colonic sessions over a longer period of time. Perhaps once a week for a while, then one every two weeks and then once a month for as long as you are able to afford it. In the meantime at home concentrate on eating well and physical exercise as your overall health permits. And of course make sure that you maintain regularity, naturally if possible, enemas when required. I would suggest the 48 hr rule: If a natural bowel movement doesn’t take place within 48 hrs since your last movement then take an enema either before bedtime that night, or fi ...
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For constipation while fasting you may want to try a gentle enema. Plain water with 1 tsp salt for each pint. Try 3 pints at 103 degrees F slowly while lying down. Best wishes, Valerie   [End]
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A gentle cleansing enema might help. I always take a daily enema whenever I fast. Use 3 pints of warm (103 degrees F) water with 3 teaspoons of salt - slowly. Best wishes, Valerie   [End]
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You need a new doctor. In the meantime I encourage you to go to the emergency room and demand relief. I doubt that anything less than several cleansing enemas at this point would be successful in relieving such a long standing case of constipation. Once your immediate problem is resolved I suggest that you get yourself an enema bag and never let yourself go more than 2 or 3 days at most without either a natural BM or a cleansing enema. It would also be a good idea to find a colon therapist in your area and begin a program of regular colon hydrotherapy. Please don’t delay, you need ...
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Hi again, I was composing my followup reply at the same time you were sending your message so I hadn’t seen it when I sent mine. The reason I mentioned the type colonic system is that it’s usually easier to remove an impaction with a pressurized unit with a larger rectal opening to evacuate the waste matter. When I wrote that removing some type impactions can be tricky I was referring to exactly what the doctor found when he examined you. The impaction had moved beyond the length of his finger, and even if he had felt it his finger might have just pushed it away. A good colonic is ...
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Hi ldph811, I’m sorry that at this time I no longer have someone in Toronto I know personally to recommend for colonics for you, but I do know that there are several practising there. You might try to contact holistic practitioners and naturopathic physicians and even health food stores to ask. In my previous message I should have recommended that when you contact a therapist you should ask if they use a colonic system with a pencil thin speculum as if often used with gravity flow systems, or a speculum with a larger diameter (0.5 to 0.75 inches) typically used with a pressurized system ...
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The reality is that if it’s a severe fecal impaction cleansing enemas may not be sufficient to relieve it. Especially when using plain water or salt solution. My preferred solution would be to have a colonic or series of colonics ASAP! You need someone who is trained and experienced in removing an impaction. It’s often quite tricky, because if you have been taking enemas the contents of the upper parts of the colon (transverse and ascending) may be being washed out and much of that waste escaping around the impacted ball of stool in the rectum that just won’t pass. If you try to dig ...
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Have you considered or tried an old fashioned water enema instead of the suppositories? I would suggest a warm 3 pint soap or salt solution enema as an alternative.   [End]
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Hi, you say you are constipated most days. In that case the most economical way to deal with this is to invest in an enema bag that will last for years, and use it on a regular basis to cleanse your colon. A routine cleansing enema, properly administered, is a safe, effective and natural way to cleanse and relieve your bowels. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to follow up here. Best wishes!   [End]
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For a child that age if you can find a colon therapist in your area with experience treating children, I would strongly recommend a series of colonics to provide a thorough initial cleansing. Despite what naysayers may say, colonics, when properly administered by a professional therapist, are not at all traumatic or uncomfortable. If you use enemas, just use the old fashioned enema bag with a salt water solution. One half to one third ounce of water per pound of body weight, or a pint to a pint and a half for 47 lbs. Be gentle and go slow. Don’t hang the bag more than 12-18 inches ...
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I emailed a friend in Pennsylvania and she suggested you try Healthy Touch in Williamsport at 570-320-7111. She is from the Bucks County area and has never had a colonic at Healthy Touch, so if you do please let us know how it works out. Best Wishes, Valerie   [End]
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Hi, I emailed a friend in Pennsylvania and she suggested you try Healthy Touch in Williamsport at 570-320-7111. Let us know how this works out. Best wishes, Valerie   [End]
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It’s been my experience when fasting than an enema helps me feel better in a variety of situations. When tempted to eat, when depressed and tempted to give up and quit, and sometimes just to experience the healthy, clean, empty feeling I usually experience after having an enema. There is no best time to take an enema other than when you feel it would help you feel better. I’ve taken them first thing upon waking in the morning, in the middle of the day and at bedtime. Whatever works for you is the right time. Best wishes for a successful fast, Valerie   [End]
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I strongly recommend method #1. It is just too risky to attempt to thread a colon tube that far into the colon without the possibility of perforating the wall. The results of that happening could be fatal. I don’t recommend inserting the tube more than 6 inches or so. If you are patient and willing to work at it little by little, you will find that each day the water will get higher into the colon and eventually you reach the point where your colon is clean from rectum to cecum. If you are able to manage taking enemas in the knee-chest position this will shorten the time, but we a ...
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Hi, I would recommend one of the boards for serious long term cleansing. Check the width of the board because if it’s too thin it won’t be as comfortable an experience as with a wider board. Here’s a picture from Pinkboard if you haven’t seen it: http://curezone.com/upload/_E_F_Forums/Enema/Colonic_with_Pinkboard.jpg [Image Embedded Here]   [End]
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Hi skbruning, you ask ”Doesn’t one get cold in the tub???” Yes indeed, so maybe try the enema this way. Valerie [Image Embedded Here]   [End]
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Hi, as you’ve found, days 2 to 4 can be the breaking points of many fasting attempts. Once you get to day 5 it’s much easier from there forward. What I have done, and recommend to others, is when you get to the point where you feel you just have to eat, instead of heading to the refrigerator, head to the bathroom instead and get out your enema bag. A full bag salt solution enema will not only cleanse toxins from your body but also depress your hunger significantly. The longest fasts I’ve done have been juice fasts for 2 weeks, and I took at least one enema, and sometimes 2 every d ...
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Hi, it’s not that you will get plugged up with tap water, just that sometimes much of the water will be absorbed into the body from the colon. This can cause uncomfortable bloating and dilution of normal body electrolytes such as Sodium and Potassium. If you are otherwise in good health and using a standard enema bag full of water there are seldom any serious consequences other than the bloating. Sometimes you will experience a release an hour or more afterwards that will provide welcome relief. The reason this happens is that the body contains higher concentrations of electrolyte so ...
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Hi Cat, addressing your PS first: Colace won’t hurt and it may actually help in keeping your stools soft. It’s gentle on the system and is often recommended for young children. SSE’s definitely assist in removing old ”gunk” from the walls of the colon and is one of the reasons that they are, and have been for generations, the favorite of experienced R.N.’s in relieving constipation. An SSE is also more irritating to the lining of a clean colon than is a sea salt solution which is soothing and less likely to cause cramping, but also less effective in removing old, hardened or impacted ...
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skipper-dog, were you able to eventually eliminate and get relief? If so, (and I certainly hope so by now!) could you share with us what you did to trigger the release? It’s unusual for this to happen with soap solution enemas, especially when you are not dehydrated, but it’s quite common with plain water enemas, and especially so when dehydrated. But despite cramping and discomfort, retained soap solution shouldn’t have any lasting effects. Hope you are feeling better, Valerie   [End]
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Hi Cat, it’s a fact that soapsuds enemas usually cause more cramping than salt solution, but when you are constipated they also are more effective in relieving it. If you have the time after a sse, it’s recommended to take a salt solution enema to rinse out any soap residue that may remain. In my practice and personally I’m using single use packets of Professional Disposables Inc (PDI) liquid castile soap. They come in boxes of 50 and you just mix one packet with a quart or two of water. It’s a Potassium Glycerin based soap and mild enough to use for infants, during pregnancy, and i ...
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Plain tea, green or other variety, without milk, sugar or anything else is fine. Don’t avoid it, it can make it easier and more pleasant to stick with your fasting plan.   [End]
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Several days ago I received an email from a Cure Zone member inquiring about a recent post I had made recommending soapsuds enemas. She referenced an earlier posting I had made several years ago where I had taken an opposite position, and had recommended against the SSE and using only salt solution for cleansing enemas. It was a legitimate question and I feel I owe an explanation to the entire Cure Zone community for the reasons behind my changing positions. My reply follows, with several updates: Hi, yes I wrote that following a very convincing argument by a passionate Cure Zone ...
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When I am fasting I have found that taking a saline solution cleansing enema every day helps prevent and relieve headaches. It’s easier if you’re not at work when you begin to feel the onset, but you may want to try a daily enema in the morning before leaving for work, just be sure to leave enough time on the toilet to be sure it’s been completely eliminated! --Valerie   [End]
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Hi Propaul, It has been a while, and as much as I love Cure Zone I don’t get to spend as much time here as I would like to. Yes, I agree that many, particularly those in the medical establishment would say that your views and ideas are excessive. I received an email recently from an M.D. who berated me for instilling fear in people by claiming (as I do) that you can’t be in optimal health if your bowels are only moving 2 or 3 times a week. A patient who scheduled an appointment with the naturopathic doctor I work with earlier this year told us that her pediatrician had scolded he ...
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I would suggest taking a cleansing enema as soon as possible. You can use 1 teaspoon of salt for each pint of water, or 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon for a full 2 quart enema bag. The water should be a few degrees above body temperature, preferably 103 F at preparation time. This will provide quick relief. Valerie   [End]
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Hi Blance, your plan to buy a new enema bag is a good idea, and you may want to consider having a couple of colonics to insure that colon receives a thorough cleansing beyond what you can accomplish from enemas. At the minimum, I would suggest daily full bag soapsuds enemas for a week or so. That should help put your mind at ease as well as wash out toxins resulting from the mold in the tubing. Best wishes, Valerie   [End]
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Willowley these are prize winning photos! Wonderful shots. I get excited when I see even a single hummingbird sampling the flowers I’ve planted in my garden, but I’ve never seen more than 2 at the same time and even that is infrequent. You have an absolutely fantastic setup there with your feeders! Thanks for posting the pictures here. Valerie   [End]
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What a read! Definitely worth reading it. Some have called my views and opinions of colon cleansing ”extreme”. They should read this report. Great post!   [End]
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The next time you feel that you have impacted stool in your colon I would suggest using one or two Fleet disposable mineral oil enemas to soften the impacted waste matter before taking a cleansing enema. Try to hold the mineral oil for at least an hour while lying down to give it time to work. Then use your enema bag to take a soap solution enema to eliminate the stool and any remaining oil. Better yet, don’t wait that long in between enemas when fasting. Many fasters find that daily enemas make a fast more effective and more comfortable. I know I do.   [End]
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Enemas can make your fast more effective and comfortable. Two good links on how to go about giving yourself a safe and comfortable enema are: http://valerie_cct.tripod.com/enema-OliviaKappel.html http://valerie_cct.tripod.com/enemas.html   [End]
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You might find that you will have better results from an enema rather than laxatives. Either salt solution or a mild soap solution. A lot less upsetting to your stomach and intestinal tract too.   [End]
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I took a look at their web link and it looks to me like they have a very nice setup and one that would definitely be worth checking out if you are considering colon hydrotherapy.   [End]
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See http://www.reocities.com/valerie_cct/ADDchild.html   [End]
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Hi again tourmaline, I think your practice of eating prunes is a wise one as well as being a tasty treat. I buy packets of natural dried fruits including dried plums (prunes) and keep them in my studio to snack on during the day. However I do have to disagree with the majority of physicians who say that for some people 2 or 3 bowel movements a week are normal. I believe that having less than daily movements is unhealthy and abnormal, and in such cases, enemas and colon hydrotherapy are preferable and recommended as alternatives. From http://www.momsraw.com/2009/03/constipation-linked ...
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Hi GammieGal, 6 to 8 enemas, if you are taking them one after another during the same day is not recommended and could be harmful to your health. The most important thing is not to let yourself become constipated to the extent that such a drastic measure would even be considered. I am a practitioner of colon hydrotherapy, working with a naturopathic physician, and in addition to giving colonics, not infrequently I am called upon to relieve fecal impactions of his patients. Many are elderly, others include children, pregnant women, and people in occupations where frequent travel and d ...
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I meant to ask, were you lying down while taking the enema? I ask because you said that after draining the bag you laid down in different positions, which is good and recommended, but I wondered if you might have been sitting on the toilet while taking it, which is not recommended unless there is no other alternative. And 5 minutes is not too long to retain it. Try salt solution the next time, unless you have gone more than 2-3 days without a BM and then it would be better to use a mild soapsuds solution. For a salt solution, use one teaspoon of salt for each pint of water. Sea salt is ...
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How long before the enema had you had a satisfactory BM? In other words, were you severely constipated when you had the enema? Did you use just plain water? How long did you retain the enema before expelling? What temperature was the water? What I recommend for enemas to relive constipation is a gentle soap solution prepared with castile enema soap if possible, (they come in a box of 50 one-time use packets), or a mild facial soap bar (not liquid!) such as Ivory or Dove stirred in water at 103 degrees F until it’s milky in color. However, soapsuds enemas can be irritating if used ...
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Hi, first I have to say that I am a practitioner of colon hydrotherapy so I am partial to colonics as a starting point. But a lot depends on the overall condition of your health and how regularly you are eliminating waste matter from your system. If you are eating a healthy diet with the types of food Whole Foods offers in their stores, getting adequate aerobic exercise, and enough sleep, then you most likely already have a head start on whatever program you choose to begin with. If there is someone in your area offering colonics I would encourage you get in touch with them and judge ...
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Hi Katie, when you ask if you should do enemas when you can’t go, my response would be if it’s a choice between taking an enema and remaining constipated, then an enema is by far the more preferable and healthier option. If you have tried all other alternatives, and still find that you are reaching 48 hours without an adequate BM, my suggestion would be by all means do an enema. Two days is the maximum I allow for myself to go between natural movements, but if I go to bed any night without having had a BM during that day I’m already feeling uncomfortable. The next day if I still don’ ...
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No BM yet? You desperately need an enema! Not a disposable Fleet type but an old fashioned enema using an enema bag. If you are not familiar with how to go about doing this please follow up, but don’t wait too long, toxins are building up in your system.   [End]
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Hi, I read your fasting blog and was surprised about your comment that you weren’t looking forward to your colonic session. When you added a ”Yuk” to it that got my attention! I’m a practitioner of colon hydrotherapy and would really appreciate it if you could elaborate on what you found most unpleasant about your colonics. It would be very helpful to me and other colon therapists reading this (and several I know do follow these forums) to understand how we could make the experience more comfortable for our first-time clients. Many of the clients I’ve treated tell me they actually l ...
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Hi again, if you had your colonic session on Thursday how did it go? How did you feel afterwards? Hopefully you found it to be successful. When is your next one scheduled? Wishing you the best of success in getting your colon and acne cleared, Valerie   [End]
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Hi kaylight, just so others reading this thread who are suffering from severe constipation and fecal impactions don’t come to the conclusion that there is no relief for them in seeking colonic hydrotherapy from a therapist using a closed system, I’d like to explain how I treat such cases. If they are at home and calling to schedule an appointment I recommend that they go to their pharmacy and purchase one or preferably two Fleet Mineral Oil disposable enema units and try to retain them for at least an hour while lying down. Overnight is even better. But oil enemas can be be messy an ... [Image Embedded Here]
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Hi iceman1981, you are indeed fortunate to have a facility so nearby where you can go for colonics. I hope you find them to be helpful and I expect that you will, but the results will most likely not be immediately obvious. You ask if I save seen positive results in treating acne with colonics, and the answer is emphatically yes! It’s not just colonics, but a healthy lifestyle in general,including colon cleansing, a healthy diet, aerobic physical activity, adequate sleep and cleansing your skin thoroughly at bedtime, especially if you have been wearing makeup during the day. I get th ...
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kaylight, thank you so much for sharing your personal story with us, it is truly inspiring! You were indeed fortunate to find someone like Mia to help you. While I personally use a closed system in my practice, I have received colonics from gravity flow open systems in the past and have posted here previously that you can achieve a good cleanse from either. I believe the most important factor that contributes to a successful cleanse is the skill, experience and motivation of the therapist. You obviously found one with those attributes who spared you from the ordeal and dangers of sur ...
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Hi Iceman1981, you can do both together. Before having a colonic, discuss your leaky gut with the therapist and be sure you feel comfortable with her before proceeding. A colonic can achieve successful results without using too much pressure, as can carefully administered home cleansing enemas. The important thing is not to force too much water into the colon under excessive pressure. A colon hydrotherapy session consists of an alternating series of inflow and release cycles. During inflow the therapist can control the pressure of the water and at first introduce a small amount into ...
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I haven’t heard of Milk Thistle causing acne before, but I do think it might be helpful to have a series of colonics to get an assessment of you the condition of your large intestine. I’m a practitioner of colon hydrotherapy, and you can tell a great deal about the clients overall health from observing the waste matter the client releases through the outflow observation tube. If you haven’t had colonics before, here’s a picture of a modern closed system that shows the lighted outflow viewing tube. http://www.curezone.org/upload/_E_F_Forums/Enema/Hydrosan.jpg [Image Embedded Here]   [End]
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Hi, I’m a bit late jumping in here but I’m wondering if there has been any improvement in your childs regularity? Given how you describe her eating habits and that she is drinking adequate volumes of fluids it’s difficult to rule out the possibility that she just has a lazy bowel. If possible, I would recommend that you try to get her to a naturopathic physician for a diagnosis. If you take her to an M.D. they would probably either tell you to not worry about it or send her for tests to determine if she may have a case of Hirschprung’s disease. Hirschprungs is a somewhat uncommon, ...
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I agree with you that sawilsons.com is an excellent web site and they have quality coffee that I highly recommend for enema use. I also recommend taking a plain water cleansing enema afterwards. Go slow, make sure the water temperature is a few degrees above body temp and it should provide a pleasant and relaxing finish to your cleanse. Enjoy, Valerie   [End]
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The easiest way I’ve found to take an olive oil enema is using a rectal bulb syringe. If you are giving it to yourself, then attaching a 18 inch colon tube with a Fr diameter #30 to #32 to the end of the hard rectal tip makes it even easier. Warm the olive oil to about 102 degrees F (39 C) before filling the bulb to make it more comfortable and easier to squeeze the bulb. You can also buy a Higginson attachment for your bucket as in the following picture: http://www.curezone.org/upload/_e_f_forums/enema/HigginsonSet.JPG However, for an olive oil enema I would recommend a #30 or #3 ... [Image Embedded Here]
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This is not at all uncommon, especially when as you have experienced the equipment has not been used in a while. The best thing is to buy new tubing or a completely new enema set. However, if you need an enema right away you can fill the bag or can with a mixture of water and bleach and let about 1/3 rd of the water run out and then clamp the tubing shut and let it sit for an hour or so. Then run another third of the water out, stop the flow and wait another hour and let the remaining water empty. Refill the bag with plain water and run it through the tubing until it empties. Repeat ...
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Here is an excellent link about Vitamin D: http://www.sciencenews.org/index/feature/activity/view/id/5492/title/Vitamin_Boost What I took away from this article was that natural Vitamin produced by skin exposure to sun is far superior to supplements or vitamin tablets. The key is to balance the sun exposure so it is not so intense and extended as to cause skin cancer. Not so easy, but as with anything, use judgment and moderation.   [End]
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Yes, no problem. The first pint or so may go a bit slower and result in some minor cramping because you are fighting gravity, but once the water reaches the transverse colon it’s all downhill from there. You may want to raise the level of the bag by 6 inches or so, to get started, and then use the shutoff more frequently as you proceed to let in the desired amount at a comfortable flow rate. You should get excellent results. Let us know. Best wishes, Valerie   [End]
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I agree that even one day without a BM while pregnant is cause for concern, and suggest that if your bowels have not moved by bedtime to take a 3-4 pint gentle cleansing enema for immediate relief. You can take enemas as often as desired during pregnancy, daily if necessary, to provide relief. But don’t use the chemical pre-packaged disposable units sold in supermarkets and pharmacies, use an old fashioned enema bag. For information on how to give yourself an enema see http://valerie_cct.tripod.com/enemas.html   [End]
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I would gently suggest that you may find that enemas might enhance the results of your fasting experience. The old fashioned type using an enema bag and warm water a few degrees above body temperature, taken slowly while lying down in a comfortable position.   [End]
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Hi Kristy, have you tried colonics yet? I happen to be a practitioner of colon hydrotherapy so naturally I am an enthusiastic supporter of colonics and colon cleansing in general. If you’ve had enemas in the past you will likely be pleasantly surprised how comfortable and refreshing a colonic can be. Most first-timers say that their colonic was easier than an enema. I tell first time clients to think of the colonic as a gentle internal bath, so just relax and lay back and let your therapist do the work. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Best wishes and let ...
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