1. Start With a Laxative
Prepare yourself for a colonic irrigation procedure, otherwise known as an enema, by taking a laxative. Do-it-yourself enema kits usually include a sodium-based oral laxative that runs through your system very quickly. You can also choose from the many over-the-counter laxatives available at your local drugstore. The purpose is to clear your colon of the majority of solid waste before you begin the irrigation process.
2. Prepare the Equipment
Heat some filtered water to about 100 degrees F. Water is the primary, and sometimes only ingredient used in a colonic irrigation, which is also sometimes called colonic hydrotherapy. Some people prefer to use a coffee solution, in which case you would brew 4 tbsp. of organic coffee in 1 qt. of filtered water and then add up to 1/2 cup of the coffee to another quart of warm filtered water.
Lubricate the sterile tubing with petroleum jelly or another lubricant. Make sure the clamp on the enema bag is operational in both open and closed positions. Have some towels handy to mop up spills or leaks.
3. Perform the Irrigation
You may be perfectly comfortable and agile enough to perform the colonic irrigation on yourself. Nevertheless, it's a good idea to have your spouse or a trusted friend help you if you are not feeling coordinated enough to insert the tubing or to just hold the enema bag for you. Slowly push the colon tube into your rectum without forcing it. It does not have to go in all the way, so only go as far as you feel comfortable. Make sure the enema bag is above your head with the clamp shut before you start letting the water through the tube. Let the water flow through the tubing into your body gradually to prevent cramping. If you start to feel pain, then stop. The ideal time frame for emptying the enema bag is between 10 and 15 minutes. Try to hold the liquid inside your body for up to 20 minutes to allow the hydrotherapy to work on your colon. Then remove the tube and empty your bowels in the toilet.
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