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Six Tips to Consider While Performing a Self-Colonic

If you decide to perform a self-colonic, it’s important to do all you can to ensure that the procedure is done with as much comfort as possible. Keep the following tips in mind to make sure that your experience is a good one.

• Use water that is close to your body temperature.
• Use purified water.
• Follow the instructions carefully when setting up your colonic board.
• After each colonic, follow the disinfecting instructions that are included with your colonic board.
• Feel free to massage your abdomen during the colonic to further aid the cleansing.
• It might be helpful for you to focus on various breathing techniques during the colonic to keep you relaxed.

 Above all else, remember that self-colonics are easier to administer over time. While you may be uncomfortable or unsure while performing the first colonic, the benefits are well worth it!

How a Self-Colonic Works

I’m sure that you’ve most likely heard of colonics, but you may be confused as to what really goes into giving yourself one. I’ve put together some general information about what to expect when giving yourself a colonic.

Colonic equipment is sold throughout the internet. A good place to look is: EverestHealth.com. As you can see, all you need in order to perform a self-colonic is a five gallon bucket and a colonic board that features an opening and shield at one end as well as tubing and a speculum.

The bucket should rest at the back of the toilet, either on the tank or a nearby shelf. The tubing should begin in the bucket and go to the backside of the shield, where it will attach to the speculum.

The entire speculum is about ten to twelve inches long and is about the width of a pencil in diameter. During the colonic, the speculum is inserted into your anus approximately two inches. It will remain there during the entirety of the colonic. The tool allows water to flow in and out at the same time due to its narrowness.

Once the colonic is begun, water enters your colon because of gravity, not because of water pressure. As the procedure continues, water and waste are expelled around the tubing and is dumped into the basin.

While it may seem “gross” at first, colonics are terrific ways to cleanse your colon on a regular basis.