You may feel 'hungry' the day after a colonic, but it is suggested that you eat only moderately. Including some yogurt is a good choice; it replenishes healthy intestinal bacteria. As you gradually resume eating, it is a great time to make any diet improvements that you may have been thinking about. Side note: for those interested in fasting, a colonic irrigation gets a fast off to a good start.

Roerig, J., Steffen, K., Mitchell, J., & Zunker, C. (2010). Laxative abuse. Drugs, 70(12), 1487-1503I strip off my lower half, hop onto the bed and lie down on my side, towel respectively placed over my area. A dash of lube later and I’m tubed up, with the other end of my disposable tube hooked up to a water tank. There are numerous herb supplements on the market to help your gut cleanse, but you can add everyday herbs into your diet that can support your gut health.

If you get uncomfortable, shut the clamp for a minute or two, relax, and expel. Then release the clamp again. The water solution flows in and out, in and out, many times in the course of one colonic irrigation. As it flows out, it takes crap with it. Intussusception: Occurring mostly in children, the small intestine can collapse into itself like a telescope. It can become life-threatening if not treated. The large intestine (or colon) is a key part of your digestive system. This long, muscular tube removes water, salt and nutrients from the food you eat. The waste that remains moves through the colon before it’s passed as a stool. This process helps maintain a healthy microbiome (or balance of bacteria) in your large intestine. 5 I just received the 5-Quart Flowmaster Kit today. I had to try it right away! When I first filled it with water, the flow did not start without using the pump, so I thought that's the way it was designed. I filled it and took an enema while using the pump. I am used to the 4-quart bag, and that's how much I got in me. I think I was afraid that it would leak out of me, but I have a retention nozzle you sold me, and I will give that a try. I liked the way the water got higher up with the pump. By the way, the water does flow without the pump - I guess it was shy at first. The second enema, I only took about half of the 5 quarts. Again, I think it was me thinking it would leak. Anyway, what a beautiful bag and great idea!" ~ James E.

Is it the same as a colon flush?

However, it’s important to note, that if your bloating and constipation are caused by a digestive condition (e.g. IBS, colitis or Crohn’s disease) increasing fibre intake could make symptoms worse. Always discuss any changes to your diet with a GP first. I’m not ashamed to admit that the topic of digestion fascinates me. Having suffered from IBS, bloating, cramps, and endless other gut related issues for the majority of my twenties, my Google search history is riddled with everything from ' best natural laxatives' to 'best yoga position to release trapped wind'. To many, this makes for grim reading. To me, it’s happy bed-time studying. A change in your electrolyte balance, which can be dangerous if you have kidney or heart disease or other health problems Err, I would hope so. This is one occasion where I'm willing to get down off my sustainably platform because this tube is about to be glided up my bottom.