Enema Series

An enema series is when you take or give several enemas in succession. Releasing each enema before taking the next until the entire large intestine from the anus to the cecum has been cleansed.
A good enema series happens when you are able to inject enough filtered water into your colon to stimulate peristalsis throughout the entire colon, thus cleansing the entire large intestine and not just the rectum or sigmoid areas. Once enough water is in the colon, you then move to the toilet and expel it, and the resulting waste. You then repeat the process several times until colon is clean.

Enema Recipe:

2 quarts warm filtered water

Water Temperature 100° to 105°Fahrenheit

Directions:

Add solution to enema bag, mixing with warm filtered water to achieve 2 qts.
Hang enema bag about 18 in. to 3 ft. above rectum. A good tool for this is the IV Stand for Enemas
If you need better flow control of the enema solution. The ramp clamp is a good option.
The Knee-chest position with chest against floor and rectum higher than head this is a best position to receive the first third of an enema.
Insert nozzle/rectal tube tip into anus, using lubricant (Super Salve Surgilube Vaselin e 13oz. Astroglide KY Warming Liquid Lubricant) as needed. using a good lubricant will help prevent injury to the delicate anal tissues.

Inject solution into rectum slowly, approximately one cup per minute (8oz.) and take as much as possible , you can refill bag if needed. Try to slightly distend the colon or until it becomes very uncomfortable to take any more solution.
Massaging abdomen in counter-clockwise direction during injection will help the solution higher into the colon.
When the enema bag is empty or no more fluid can be taken remove nozzle/rectal tube.
For those that have trouble retaining the solution, you can fold a washcloth and press it tightly against the anus.
Or you might want to try a retention nozzle. Although some people prefer to use a retention plug after they received their enema solution and removed the nozzle.

Lie in each position for several minutes, this will allow the enema solution to do its work.

Then you can move to the toilet and release the enema.

When releasing the enema or just having a normal bowel movement:
You can massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction this will help move the solution back toward the rectum and anus.

Massaging the abdomen while expelling the enema helps move the enema solution and gas and feces toward the rectum and out the anus.

The best position for expelling your enema is squatting over the toilet not sitting on it. The squatting position puts pressure on your abdomen from your thighs.

In many countries, toilets are made so that people squat when they move their bowels. The Welles Step positions your body so that you are squatting when you sit on the toilet. Squatting, supports the abdominal wall and the bowel as we bear down, brings about an easier bowel evacuation in this way.
People who use the Welles Step tend to have fewer hemorrhoids, hernias, anal fissures, varicose veins and almost never have to use laxatives.
It slides under the toilet when not in use.

It is best if you place a Welles Step and then squat down over the toilet to release your enema.

It is a good idea to rest in between enemas during a series this allows your body to relax and rest. On the last enema of the series is a good time to add a herbal preparation or some beneficial Flora to the enema water. Or you can make the last enema, a coffee enema.

Warning: Do not use enemas or laxatives if abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by your health care provider.
Rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative or enema may indicate a serious condition.
Discontinue use and consult your health care provider.
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