Popular Colon Cleansing Enema Types
Numerous types of colon cleansing enemas are available today. This is a brief overview of them as well as some background about usage and/or advantages and disadvantages.
Descriptions
These lists of colon cleansing enemas are categorized by main ingredient or type. Using this guide will give you an idea of what you would be putting into your body if you were to take this digestive cleaning route.
Enemas Made of…
Air-Often these are used to diagnose and treat problems with intestines, especially with children. Often this type of treatment is administered using a bulb syringe. This can be very effective, but be cautious when using this method on your own. Air bubbles can have a dangerous affect on you. Consult a doctor or other professional before using this method.
Alcohol-Using an alcohol base to rinse out your colon could help sterilize it. However, it can also harm you. Since it absorbs very quickly into your body from the rectal area, it could cause alcohol poisoning if you are not careful.
Barium-This type is often used during a diagnostic test. It helps detect any abnormal changes within your large or small intestine. The goal is to make the intestines visible so medical professionals and you can witness activity that shows up in X-rays.
Coffee-You may have heard of this and the thought of sticking coffee beans up your “bunghole” may seem ridiculous. You are not alone. However, it does have some benefit in that it treats cancer patients. It was first discovered by Dr. Max Gerson in the 1920s.
Oil-based-Numerous types of cleansers and soaps are used in the rectal area that have oil present in them. The ones that are most often use is the ones made from castor, mineral, or olive oil.
Soap-based-This is one method that can really clean you out. However, some cleansers are very harsh and could dry you out. This could cause colonic and rectal irritation. Soaps made from vegetable oil are most highly recommended.
