Enema at home: how to do it right

Enema is not exactly the usual procedure, because it is done most often in hospitals by patients for various indications. Most often it is used for cleaning the intestines, and recently the enema is often used as a slimming remedy.

If you decide to make an enema, then it is unlikely that you will go to a hospital or polyclinic for this. Enema in the home Conditions will also help you achieve cleansing, but before this it is still advisable to visit a doctor. Only his permission can be the basis for an enema. If you have any diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver failure, frequent headaches, fever, then an enema at home, you will most likely be contraindicated. Also, you can not put an enema during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and lactation.

In order to make an enema at home, you will have to buy a mug of Esmarch - without this thing you will not manage. When buying, pay attention to the fact that the tip and clamp come with the mug (water sometimes has to be blocked).

It is best to perform the procedure in the morning from 8 to 9 and in the evening from 20.00 to 21.00. Ask that none of the relatives do not interfere with you, because you need to put the enema in complete silence and tranquility. Prepare the place where you will do it. Best if it's a bath. You can put an enema both in the bathtub itself and on the floor. It is important to make sure that during the procedure you take a comfortable pose. If you do in the bathroom, then you have to lean forward slightly or sit down. But it is best to do an enema on the side with bent knees. And to take such a pose is most convenient on the floor or some couch.

Cleansing enema at home is done using water at room temperature. If desired, a little apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons per 2 liters of water), a weak solution of potassium permanganate or a decoction of chamomile can be added to the water. Too cold water will pass with great difficulty, and too much warm water the intestines can absorb into their walls.

Pour the prepared water in a mug of Esmarch . Since an enema at home is put by you for the first time, then do not immediately try to bring in a large amount of fluid, half a liter will be enough. Further, if you succeed, you can gradually increase it.

Obligatory conditions for the enema, this suspended state of the esmarch mug at a height of 1, 5 meters. This is necessary for better passage of fluid into the intestine. After you hang the mug, secure the tube with the clamp so that the water does not pour out. Take a comfortable position, lubricate the tip with vegetable oil and gently enter it into the rectum. Press the clamp so that the water begins to flow into the tube. If necessary, adjust the amount of fluid to be clamped. Breathe quietly, but periodically take deep breaths. Next, look at your condition: if you feel pain, stop the fluid intake for a few seconds. It often happens that the water stops flowing. Try to enter a bit deeper the tip, or vice versa a little to bring it out. Please note that an enema at home will not be useful if you have constipation or a build-up of gases. Be sure to go to the bathroom before enema to empty the bladder. They can prevent the introduction of liquid.

After all the liquid is in the intestine, slowly withdraw the tip and lie in a calm position for about 5-10 minutes. Try to hold the liquid in yourself as long as possible, but not more than the time indicated above. After the end of the procedure, it is best to lie down for a few minutes on the bed and not to pounce on heavy food. In order to lose weight, it is most expedient to use an enema at the same time with unloading days.