The thought of an enema can be a little off-putting, but they really are much more comfortable than you might anticipate.

In fact, if done right, it can be a very nurturing experience and a powerful tool to help you open up your detoxification pathways.

Think of your colon as the waste management station of your body. All of the cells and tissues in your body and your major organ of detoxification, the liver, rely upon a well-functioning colon so they can cleanse your body of toxins.

Think of it as giving yourself a bath, from the inside! Your colon deserves a big clean up too ;-)

Over the years, the colon walls can become encrusted with non-eliminated waste, making it sluggish and inefficient. The average person has up to 5 kg of old fecal matter in their colon, even with a bowel movement each day. The accumulation of waste on the walls of your colon also creates the perfect breeding ground for parasites, yeast, bad bacteria and viruses.

Enemas are a great way to rejuvenate your colon by giving it a good 'soak and scrub'. Read more below about the 'method to clean up encrusted fecal matter '.

A water enema will quickly flush toxins out of your colon. You will feel cleaner, lighter, more hydrated and healthier almost immediately.

Many people worry that doing enemas regularly will 'flush out' their good bacteria. But rest assured, this is not the case. Bacteria are leaving your body everyday in your stool. Most of your stool is composed of bacteria. A lot of bacteria are also nestled in your mucosal lining and an enema will not flush those away. Instead, regular enemas will help restore a better balance of bacteria in your gut.

PROFESSIONAL COLONICS

Professional colonics are an excellent alternative to doing water enemas at home and are well worth the investment. If opting for professional colonics, we recommend starting with a series of 3 done close together. Continue to do them regularly, every 2-4 weeks, following the recommendations of your practitioner.

WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSIDER DOING AN ENEMA

It's a great idea to do a series of home enemas (or professional colonics) at the beginning of this program to kick start your healing and make sure that toxins can be released during the different phases of the program. You want to 'set the stage' and ensure that toxins can get out of your body quickly.

A 'series' usually consists of daily enemas (or professional colonics) for 3 or more days in a row. After that, you can continue doing enemas once per week until you start to feel better. Then you can do them once per month for maintenance. It is also beneficial to do a series once a year to keep your detox pathways open and functioning well.

Here are specific instances when you should consider doing an enema:

• To relieve constipation.
• When taking actions that will release toxins quickly. We will be doing a lot of this throughout this program, especially in 'The Big Clean Up'. Use enemas to rinse toxins out quickly and minimise die-off symptoms (see Understanding Detox Reactions).
• When feeling tired, sluggish and irritable. This usually means that there is a build up of toxins. Doing an enema will help clear these symptoms up quickly.
• When fasting. Many people get constipated when fasting... understandably as you are not eating. However, it's important to keep things moving out of your body because your cells will be dumping toxins quickly. You will feel miserable if you're not cleaning downstream.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Enema Kit

We recommend getting a good quality stainless kit with transparent soft silicone tubing. This is because these are much easier to clean and are more dependable. Silicon enema bags can be difficult to clean and can get mouldy.

In Australia, we recommend our medical grade stainless steel enema kit

In the USA, we recommend this stainless steel enema kit

Thinner Catheter (optional)

You can also get thinner tubing, sometimes called a catheter, to attach to your enema kit tube. Some people find this more comfortable. This type of tube can also be easier to gently insert further into the colon to soak those 'hard to reach' spots. They are also best to use when doing implants.

You can get those in different sizes, the thinner the tube, the slower the water will flow into the colon. It's recommended to start with a thinner tube (14F) until you are used to doing enema, and then increase to a slightly bigger tube (18F).

Here's an example (Amazon USA).

Here's an example (AUS).

Natural Lubricant: Any good quality oil will work (like coconut oil).

Water: Do not use tap water as it can contain toxic chemicals and bacteria. Ideally, use filtered water that has been boiled for 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can use bottled water or distilled water.

An Old Towel (or two).

Some Paper Towel, Toilet Paper or Tissue: just in case! ;-)

HOW TO DO A WATER ENEMA AT HOME

Give yourself 30 to 60 minutes to complete the process.

Make this a pleasant experience by playing soothing music, diffusing essential oils and making sure you are comfortable. You can even put a cushion in a plastic bag and then cover it with a towel if you're concerned about soiling it. ;-)

Basic Water Enema:

1. Fill the enema bucket/bag with 1 to 2 litres of warm water (about 102F/38C. It should feel very warm but not hot).
2. Clamp the tubing so it does not drain out.
3. Place the bucket or hang the bag above your body.
4. Lie down to administer the enema. We recommend lying down in a bathtub the first time. When you are more experienced, you can lie on a towel on the floor (or use two towels for extra comfort). You can also place some paper towel over the towel for extra reassurance. ;-)
5. Lubricate the end of the tube with the oil.
6. Lie down on your left side. Take the tube and gently place it in the anal opening. Gently push the tube in, waiting for a few seconds if there are any restrictions to allow the muscles to relax. Push it in about 5 to 10 cm and stop.
7. Un-clamp the tube to allow the water to flow.
8. While the water flows in, massage the abdomen gently, this will help the water flow further into the colon and relieve any bloating that might occur.
9. When all the water has entered the colon, clamp the tube and slowly remove the nozzle.
10. When you are ready to expel the fluid, get up and quickly go to the toilet. You will expel normal fecal matter as well as some unusual debris. Gray, green, or brown sticky mucus, small hard dark chunks and long ropy strands (often called rope worms) are frequently loosened and expelled during an enema.
11. Once finished, lie down on your back for a few minutes and relax. This will allow the remaining faecal masses (further up in the bowel) to move along the bowel to be expelled (a so-called 'ileal flush').

FOR A DEEPER CLEANSE: THE SLOW DRIP AND SOAK METHOD

The Slow Drip and Slow Soak Method will give your colon a really good soak by retaining the water for as long as possible. This method is great to clean up old, encrusted fecal matter.

1. Follow steps 1 to 6 as above, but to help you retain the water in for as long as possible, we recommend clamping the tube until the water flows in very slowly. You can also clamp the tube completely if you’re feeling some cramping, and then unclamp again. You can do this as often as needed.
2. As you control the flow of water and allow it to drip slowly into your colon, massage your abdomen gently so the water can move further along the colon and get into some of the 'hard to reach' spots.
3. Once all the water has entered the colon, remain on your left side for about 5 minutes. This allows your colon to soak. This is also very hydrating for your body.
4. Then turn face down into a knee-chest position with the weight of the body on the knees and one hand. Keep the head down so the water will migrate to the top (transverse colon). Use your free hand to massage the lower left side of the abdomen for several minutes. Massage is important because it helps break up encrusted fecal matter. 
5. Roll onto your back. Keep massaging, moving up from the bottom left to the top and then across just below the rib cage (transverse colon). This helps spread the water across the colon.
6. Try to hold the water for as long as you can, around 15 minutes is good. If you need to expel it sooner, then do so. But the longer you can keep it in, the longer it has to work at dissolving and removing encrusted fecal matter.
7. During this process, you may experience some bloating and abdominal pressure. This is normal as your intestines contract and cleanse.
8. When you’re ready to expel the water, get up and quickly go to the toilet. You will expel normal fecal matter as well as some unusual debris. Gray, green, or brown sticky mucus, small hard dark chunks and long ropy strands (often called rope worms) are frequently loosened and expel during an enema.
9. Once finished, lie down on your back for a few minutes and relax. This will allow the remaining faecal masses (further up in the bowel) to move along the bowel to be expelled (a so-called 'ileal flush').

Optional: After expelling the water, repeat the process a second time, but this time using cool water (not icy cold though). Cool water will cause the intestinal muscles to contract, encouraging them to move (improving tone and function) and break off and move out additional encrusted debris. Please note that you will not be able to retain the cool water for as long as the warm water, this is normal.

After your enema, you may feel tired. It's important to pamper yourself and rest. Eat light, easy to digest broths or soups and drink plenty of filtered water. It's often best to prepare your soups in advance and keep them in the freezer so they are ready to defrost and heat on your enema days. Take a warm Epsom salt bath and go to bed early.

IMPLANTS

Once you have done your enema, you can finish with an implant for added benefits. Implants are very nourishing for your body.

Implants are generally about 50 ml to 1 cup of liquid only and are retained in the colon. It can be best to start with 50 ml to assess your retention capacity and avoid any 'accidents'. You can add minerals, tinctures, herbal teas and probiotics to your implant.

You can administer your implant via your enema kit, making sure you insert the tube to 10 cm to get the contents of the implant higher up into your colon to prevent 'leakage'. You will need to use a catheter for this, rather than the nozzle.

Some people prefer to use a Enema Douche Bulb which can also be called a bulb syringe. These can also be super handy for travel, but difficult to clean.

* We recommend only starting implants in Phase 3 of the program, 'Go Deeper'.

Cleansing Implants:

• 50 ml to 250 ml filtered water, boiled and cooled to around 37℃.
• 1 tbsp activated coconut charcoal or 2 capsules biotoxin binder.
• 2-4 capsules of probiotic (alternatively, half and half water and young coconut water kefir)
• 1/2 tsp vitamin C powder.

Restorative Implants:

• 50 ml - 250 ml filtered water, boiled and cooled to around 37℃ (alternatively, use camomile tea for a soothing, anti-spasmodic effect).
• 2-10 drops of Bioactive Carbon Mineral (start with a few drops and build up)
• 2-10 drops Biomolecular Oxygen (start with a few drops and build up)
• 1 tsp fermented spirulina or other fermented powder.

CLEANING YOUR ENEMA EQUIPMENT

It's important to clean your enema equipment thoroughly. You'll need the following:

• A Kettle Full Of Boiling Water.
• Pure Castle Soap.
• 3% Hydrogen Peroxide.

Simply wash all of your equipment with the pure castle soap and then flush with the water from the kettle (which will be just off the boil). You can do this in your bathtub, bathroom sink, laundry sink... whatever is most convenient for you. Then simply rinse your equipment with a small amount of Hydrogen Peroxide. You can pour 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide through your enema bucket and tubing. If possible, then hang your equipment out in the sun. This will help it to dry properly and will reduce the potential for mould to establish itself in your tubing. If you ever notice mould in your tubing, it's best to discard it and purchase new tubing.