These 4 natural enemas are great to try at home:
1. Acidophilus enema- An acidophilus or yogurt enema is very useful for those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, inflammatory bowel diseases, colon cancer or hemorrhoids. This simple solution helps in gently cleansing the colon while replenishing the beneficial bacteria. To prepare this solution you need Fitness Reserve:
4 tbsp. probiotic yogurt or 4-5 capsules of dry acidophilus
2 liters water (filtered)
Combine the yogurt or the acidophilus into the water. Transfer the solution to an enema bag or bucket. Administer the enema as you normally would while retaining the solution for 10 minutes.
2. Epsom salt enema- Epsom salt is easily available at most drugstores and online health stores. It is also popularly available under the name of magnesium sulfate. Epson salt is most commonly used in baths as it helps in relieving muscle pain and aches. But when used internally it helps in getting rid of constipation. The high magnesium content in the Epsom salt helps in relaxing the muscles of the intestinal tract thus helping with passing the stools. To prepare the Epsom salt solution you need:
4 tbsp. Epsom salt
2 liters of warm water
Dissolve the Epsom salt in water. Transfer the solution to an enema bag. Administer the solution and retain it for a few minutes before emptying it.
3. Salt and soda enema- Baking soda is alkaline in nature and using it internally help in neutralizing acids and thus proving beneficial for people with acidity problems. A salt and baking soda enema may help with colitis and also prevent and treat colon ulcers caused by severe acidity. To prepare the salt and soda solution you need:
2 tsp. sea salt
1 tbsp. baking soda
2 liters warm filtered water
Combine all the ingredients well until the baking soda and salt are dissolved in water. Administer the solution normally and retain for 10 minutes.
4. Coffee enema- It may sound weird to inject coffee in your rectum but coffee enema is known for its amazing colon cleansing properties and has been used for easing out hard stools. It is one of the most commonly used colon cleansing solutions and that is because it has shown amazing results in treating cancer. To prepare the coffee colon cleansing solution you need: