1. Candidate for High Colonics
Discuss a high colonic treatment with your primary care physician if you are a candidate for it. The occasional enema is safe for most people without upsetting your normal electrolyte balance, but frequent colon irrigation can do more harm than good. If your body continually relies on a colonic treatment in order to pass stools easily, it may be more difficult for your digestive system to "remember" how to do it without help. People who have a variety of irritable bowel disorders, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis, should not have high colonics done. If you have heart or kidney disease, this is not the treatment for you either. Talk to your doctor for an alternative treatment method for constipation or detoxification.
2. Go to a Colonic Hydrotherapist
A colonic hydrotherapist at a medical clinic or school performs high colonics in a sterile environment that will reduce your risk of infection. This professional, also sometimes called a colon therapist, is trained in colon cleansing procedures and can make you as comfortable as you can be during the procedure. Ask your doctor for a list of colon therapy facilities in your area. You may want to visit each location before you make an appointment. Interview the staff to be sure that you will be comfortable having them handle such a personal procedure.
3. Do a High Colonic Treatment at Home
If you prefer, you can have your high colonic treatment in the privacy of your own home. Most drugstores carry some type of enema kit. Some are prepackaged and come ready to treat constipation, while other more extensive irrigation equipment for detox purposes may require a prescription from your doctor. Read the directions carefully before you prepare yourself and the equipment for the colonic. You may need some assistance from your spouse or another trusted adult.
Check the water temperature before you fill the enema bag to make sure it's not too hot and remember to clamp the bag shut before inserting the tubing to avoid a wet mess. Lubricate the tubing liberally to make it easier to insert into your rectum. Don't force it--you don't want to risk tearing your skin in this delicate area. Let the water run from the bag through the tubing slowly to reduce the risk of intestinal cramping during the procedure. Allow the warm water to cleanse your colon for 15 to 20 minutes before you remove the tubing and eliminate.
