Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy simply means therapy with water. There are many types of hydrotherapy that have been employed throughout history--baths, saunas, steam baths, packs and compresses. But the best for immediate relief of symptoms is colon hydrotherapy.

Colon Hydrotherapy

Colon hydrotherapy includes enemas and colonics. Enemas are easily accomplished by the average person in the home. An enema quickly removes waste from the colon that may be introducing toxins into the blood stream from sluggish and improper digestion and causing excess mucous and other symptoms of illness. Colonics are more involved and require that you go to a natural health clinic or spa that offers them. There is a Colema Board that combines the two. It is more enjoyable than an enema but can be done in the privacy of your own bathroom.

For more information see Colon Care.

How To Give an Enema

Simply purchase an enema bag or combination enema/hot water bottle from the local store. Before you use it, wash it thoroughly to remove all fumes.

Before doing the enema, place a few towels on the floor or pad for more comfort. Also have on hand several wash cloths for cleanup afterwards.
 

To do the enema:
 

1. Clamp the tubing so the water does not run out as you fill the bag.
    
2. Fill the bag with body temperature or slightly warmer water. (Herbs or essential oils may be added to the water if you know what to add and why you are adding it. Never use soap, which is irritating and is the cause of the bad memories some people have about enemas. Water works fine on its own.)
    
3. Hang the bag so that it will be higher than the buttocks by at least 12 inches. (If you decide to raise it higher, be aware that the force of the inflowing water will be greater. This force can be managed by compressing the tubing with your fingers.)
    
4. Open the clamp to until water flows out, forcing any air in the tubing out. Then reclamp. (Air in the colon can cause cramping.)
    
5. Insert the rectal tip. (A tip is often supplied for douching. The rectal tip is stright and narrow.)
    
6. Apply oil or lotion to the length of the tip and to the anus for lubrication.
    
7. Insert the tip and get into a knee chest position. Then release the clamp, keeping your fingers near it in order to easily reclamp when you feel the urge. (The knee chest position is best because usually you can only take a few ounces of water before you feel the urge to evacuate. From this position you can easily reclamp the tubing and use the toilet.)
    
8. Once you have evacuated this first time, you should be able to take the rest of the bag of water, but it is alright to start and stop as often as need be. After the initial try, it is best to lay on the left side, while rocking the hips from side to side or massaging the abdomen. The object is to get water distributed the length of the colon to help soften and expel the feces.
    
9. Wash the tip well and rinse the bag and tubing if anything was added to the water. Let the bag and tubing hang open without kinks to dry before putting it away.

Afterward you should feel relieved, your head clearer and many other symptoms may be gone. I may do an enema or colema anytime I am feeling unwell.