Nutritional enemas are a useful adjunct to weight loss, detoxification and cleansing. The availability of nutritional enema recipes has increased as the public has become more aware of the benefits. The tools needed for home nutritional enemas are more easily accessible as well. Consulting with your health care provider before attempting a nutritional enema is strongly advised.
Identification
An enema is the introduction of fluid into the rectum through the anus to stimulate evacuation, to diagnose or treat a disease. The fluids may vary in composition in a nutritional enema. They are used as part of a comprehensive functional wellness approach to nutrition and health.
Equipment
Administering nutritional enemas at home requires certain items. Enema kits may be purchased or each item may be purchased separately. An enema bag is needed to hold the fluid. Enema tubing connects the bag to the nozzle that is inserted into the rectum and may be two to four feet in length. A rectum nozzle is required to prevent fluid leakage from the rectum. An enema bulb or bucket may be used in place of the enema bag. A lubricant should be purchased to aid in insertion. Any herbs or solutions that are purchased or made for nutritional enemas should be high quality and pure.
Types
Nutritional enema recipes may include water, coffee, aloe vera, magnesium, flax, chamomile, spirulina or barley.. Each herbal enema produces different results and targets different areas of the body. It is imperative to make or purchase a high quality solution for nutritional enemas to avoid complications. It is advised to consult with a health care provider who is familiar with herbal preparations before attempting nutritional enemas.
Benefits
Nutritional enema benefits include ridding the colon and rectum of waste and other toxic substances, stress relief and improvements in common ailments. A clear and better functioning bowel will also allow your body to better absorb nutrients from food. Nutritional enemas have not been thoroughly evaluated in peer-reviewed research, so seek guidance from a qualified health care professional.
Safety
There are several precautions to take with nutritional enemas, notes MayoClinic.com. Check with your medical doctor, especially if you are currently under his care or are on prescribed medications. If another health professional is providing the nutritional enema or cleanse, make sure all of the products being used are disposable and have not been used previously. For nutritional enemas at home, make sure all tools are properly sanitized and sterilized between each use. Keeping well hydrated during and after a nutritional enema will prevent dehydration.
