How to Purify and Detoxify the Colon Through Irrigation

Colonic irrigation, also known as colon cleansing, is a medical procedure where a large amount of liquid is pumped into the colon through the rectum. Although the liquid used in the colon is often water, wheatgrass, coffee, tea, herbs and juices can also be used. Although some doctors recommend and consider colonics healthy and necessary, other doctors believe it is unnecessary and does not provide the body any benefits. Supporters of colonics believe it detoxifies the body and clears it of impurities.

Things You'll Need

• Hydrotherapy machine
• Petroleum jelly
• Toilet paper
• Rubber gloves

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Instructions

• 1

  Wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap.

• 2

  Gently lubricate the anus and anal area with petroleum jelly.

• 3

  Place the disposable speculum in the patient's anus. Instruct the patient to take deep breaths to relax.

• 4

  Fill the hydrotherapy machine with approximately two cups of warm water and turn it on.

• 5

  Talk to the patient during the colon irrigation and massage the lower stomach gently during the procedure.

• 6

  When all liquid has been dispelled from the hydrotherapy machine, give the patient toilet paper to clean up any additional leakage.

• 7

  Instruct the patient to use the bathroom in order to pass the stool and water.