{"id":21107,"date":"2022-05-18T07:46:12","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T05:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=21107"},"modified":"2022-05-18T07:48:42","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T05:48:42","slug":"all-clear-all-about-enemas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/all-clear-all-about-enemas\/","title":{"rendered":"All Clear! All About Enemas"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are endless trends out there in the world of health and wellness. Some seem pretty doable, while others feel whacky and out there. The cool thing about exploring different trends is that you get to learn about what works for you and make decisions that reflect your personal needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One trend that may make you gawk at first is enemas. Before you run away cursing us for even mentioning the word \u2013 hear us out. There\u2019s a lot more to enemas than meets the uh, eye. *Winks awkwardly*. Who knows? You may just find your new favorite health trend and self-care tool. Keep on reading to learn all about enemas, their safety, benefits, and how to do one yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s An Enema?<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve heard of enemas before, you most likely only associate them with sending water up your backside for the sake of relieving constipation. But enemas have been used for centuries as not only a means of getting things moving in your bowels but also as a holistic health remedy for all sorts of things.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enemas have been believed to boost human health long before modern medicine. The use of enemas has been found amongst ancient Egyptian, Roman, and Greek populations. It is also a common tool used in <\/span>Ayurveda<\/span><\/a>, traditional Indian medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n

But what exactly is an enema? An enema is a process of inserting liquid into the lower part of the large intestine via the rectum. This gently flushes out the colon and administers medications when necessary. There are quite a few different kinds of devices that are used to do enemas, we\u2019ll talk more about that later on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Do People Use Enemas For?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Self-care you say? Enemas may seem a whole lot less appealing than getting a massage or taking a yoga class, but they do serve a purpose. Enemas are done to relieve constipation, as well as to insert medicine, or for examination purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Constipation<\/b><\/h3>\n

Constipation<\/span><\/a> is one of the most common reasons people turn to enemas. The discomfort of not having regular bowel movements can really put a damper in your day, as well as your energy levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although enemas can be incredibly useful in treating constipation, you may want to try other remedies first like increasing your fiber intake, staying hydrated, getting regular physical activity, and gentle laxatives or stool softeners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparation for a Procedure or Scan<\/b><\/h3>\n

One of the biggest reasons people use enemas is to prepare themselves for a health procedure or some sort of diagnostic scan. These may be done at a medical office, or at home before you go in for a procedure. Some procedures that may necessitate an enema are colonoscopy, surgery on the rectum, colon, or gut, or cancer screening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Administering Medication<\/b><\/h3>\n

Enemas can be used to administer medications directly to the colon. The blood vessels in the rectum can also quickly move medication to other parts of the body using an enema.\u00a0 <\/span>Many holistic health providers including Ayurvedic ones and Naturopathic doctors use enemas to administer natural medications. Advocates of enemas claim that they can help all sorts of ailments including boosting immunity, regulating blood pressure, removing toxins from your system, boosting energy levels, relieving chronic pain, and improving your skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These are some common types of holistic enemas used:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n