COLON CLEANSING ENEMA PROCEDURE

sue whitney, updated September 30, 2010

First, let me say it would be an excellent idea to read through this entire set of
directions before beginning. Also, I am giving you guidelines, which I received 20 years ago
from the late Dr. Luelle Hamilton (Luelle), that I have found to be extremely beneficial for
many people, including myself, even life-saving in some cases, since that time. This does
not mean they are necessarily to be followed to a “t” nor that there isn't a better way.
Lastly, I am a mostly self-taught individual, not a trained professional. Therefore I have no
license to direct nor teach, nor prescribe, etc. That being said, these ideas and instructions
and opinions must be taken as suggestions only. I heartily encourage you to research this on
your own and to listen to your body and respond accordingly.

Why cleanse the colon? First of all, Life...and Death...begin in the gut. The one most
important key to good health is efficient elimination of waste. The colon (large intestine) provides for
the most amount of waste removal. Only the lungs, under the best circumstances, can remove more
toxins from the body than the colon. The skin, kidneys and liver greatly assist, also. But the colon is
responsible for the greatest mass of waste removal. The physical flushing of the colon through the
practice of the colon cleansing enema accomplishes several ends. It of course facilitates the removal of
fecal matter, but more so, it brings about an internal cleaning of the whole body by stimulating the
body to go into “housecleaning mode.” When done daily, or even twice daily, for a short period of time
of a week to three weeks, the colon lining becomes free of the built-up matter on the sides and in the
pockets. Parasites and eggs of parasites are excreted, along with mucous and other built-up clogging
debris. It frees the lining of the colon so friendly bacteria can again be able to proliferate in its folds. It
will allow for the proper balance of essential “friendly bacteria” with the putrefactive bacteria. This
balance should be somewhere around 85% friendly to 15% other. In our modern society, this balance is
generally reversed. This in and of itself causes a myriad of health issues. When it is corrected, the
body can take care of itself like it was created to much more efficiently. This flushing action also
stimulates the immune system of the body, all the mucous membranes being an integral part of the
immune system. My wonderful mentor, Luelle, was able to greatly help AIDS and cancer patients,
among many others, who followed her colon cleansing recommendations and diet.

Instructions:

1. Prepare four to five cups of solution to put into the enema bag. This can be plain distilled or
otherwise purified water; a weak tea made of papaya-mint (my preference for general use),
plain papaya leaves, comfrey, ginger-peppermint, chamomile, or other similar teas; coffee; or
purified water mixed with 1-1/2 to 2 oz. of strained, fresh-squeezed lemon juice or with the
freshly pressed juice of several cloves of garlic, 1 Tbs of fresh or frozen wheatgrass juice, or
about 1 tsp of Himalayan Crystal Salt. The water/tea should be around body temperature at
the time of use. I use one tea bag for around 4 cups of water in my large Pyrex measuring cup.
I pour the just boiled water into the cup with the tea bag and allow to steep until the desired
temperature is reached. If I am in a hurry, I pour just two cups of the hot water into the cup and
let it steep just five minutes and then add the rest as room temperature water, in order to attain
the desired temperature very quickly. If garlic is to to be used, add fresh pressed garlic oil at the
end of the cooling period to the tea or lemon juice solution. If coffee is to be used, it needs to
be made from organic coffee grounds, brewed at 1 tablespoon per cup.

2. Get a spring-loaded clothes pin or some other similar device which can be used to hold the tube
 out of your way during step number 10.

3. Pour the contents into your enema bag. If you are using an opaque bag, (usually the red rubber
kind that doubles as a hot water bottle), it might be easier to pour just 2 cups into it for now.
The reason for this will become evident in the later steps. If you are using a transparent bag,
you will be fine pouring the entire solution into it at the start.

4. Lubricate the entire tip, if a tip is used, or approximately the last 6 inches at the end of the tube,
if no tip is used. Always use a water soluble lubricant like olive oil, lanolin or K-Y jelly; not
a petroleum based product like vaseline, as serious problems can occur when they are used
frequently. Also lubricate your anal opening.

5. You might want to lay old towels on the floor in case of any accident, though that is not the
usual occurrence. But there is usually some dripping of the contents of the bag at some
points, so it can be useful in any case.

6. Hang the enema bag three to four feet from the floor surface. No more. Allow the solution
to flow to the end of the tube and use the valve to clamp it shut.

7. Lie on the floor on your back and assume a loose fetal position or place your feet on the
floor with your knees bent. If you have trouble lying on your back, lie on your right side.
Some persons prefer to lie on a bed, rather than the floor. You will then need to adjust the
height of the bag to be about 3 or 4 feet above whatever surface you are on. A firm surface
works best.

8. With the valve closed, gently insert the tip of the tube into the anal opening three to six
inches, allowing for the natural change of course of the internal channel.

9. While holding the tube with one hand, in order to keep it in place, use the other hand to
open the clamp for just ONE SECOND, and clamp it shut for TEN SECONDS. Repeat
valve action and waiting period until at least 2 cups of the solution has emptied from the
bag. For this reason, the clear bag is easier to use, since you will only need glance at it to
know how much has emptied. When using an opaque bag, you will only be able to tell by
how much it has collapsed, since a vacuum is formed in the bag as it empties.
The reasons for the ONE SECOND/TEN SECONDS rule are to prevent the forcing of air up
into the colon, and to allow time for the solution to gurgle in among the solids it encounters
and into the folds and crevices of the intestine.
If you feel the urge to evacuate during this step, you have a few choices; you can breathe
slowly and fully from your mouth, and wiggle about a bit. Sometimes it is just a matter of
some trapped gas which will make its way out of the rectum with no consequence.
However, if you feel a very strong urge that you don't think you'll be able to delay or
control, go ahead and remove the tube and clip it up out of the way, and evacuate. Take
your time, as the action will bring out more solid matter than usual, and some of the solution
may be higher in the colon and not all empty at once. The ideal is to use the entire 2 cups
(not more than 3) in this step. But if you are very constipated, or more than a little
overweight, or have a weak sphincter muscle, or some other limiting factor, you might need
to divide this stage into two or more stages at least the first time, or first several times you
do it.
10. If you have accomplished step 9 without an emergency evacuation, at this time, you should
remove the tube and use the clothes pin to attach it onto a side of the enema bag, for the
time being. Now the object is to allow the solution to flow as far into the colon as possible.
This is accomplished by body positioning. First, while still lying on your back, you will
want to raise your hips while supporting them with your hands, elbows on the floor (think of
doing the “bicycle” exercise), to allow it to gurgle down the descending side of your colon
toward the left rib. After about half a minute, you can turn onto your right side, to allow it
to gurgle across the transverse portion of the colon which lies about the bottom edge of the
rib cage. In another half minute or so, you will want to sit up for a moment. Repeat the
movements several times. (I call this the 1-2-3 procedure.) If you are too weak to raise and
support your hips, you may lie on your right side and pull your bent left leg up toward your
chest and lie in this position for five or ten minutes. Another choice is to first get on your
knees, and lower your shoulders to the floor, allowing the solution to make its way down to
the transverse colon, before you lie on your right side and finally, sit up. Whichever way
you choose to do it, after you have allowed time for the solution to get farther into the colon,
you can go ahead and evacuate, or you can take a moment to wash your hands or whatever,
and then use the toilet. Again, take your time to allow the larger amounts of solids, along
with the solution and gases to be eliminated.

11. After this first elimination, you will use the remaining 2 to 3 cups of solution. But again, if
it takes you more than two steps, especially the first times you are doing it, that's fine.
Relubricate the anus and the tube, lie on your back on the floor and again assume the fetal
position. Insert the tip of the tube into the anus six to 24 inches (Do not force it at any point.
It should be comfortable, and the only possible discomfort should be in the form of a slight
pinch when it is initially inserted past the anal sphincter muscle.) and allow the solution to
begin to flow again. This time you don't need to let it flow quite so slowly. You should still
allow the clamp to be open for just ONE SECOND, but you will need to rest it for only 4 or
5 SECONDS. If at any point, you feel uncomfortable, just pause longer, wiggle about a bit,
or use your better judgement. The ideal is to empty at least another two cups into the colon.
When this is accomplished, repeat the 1-2-3 procedure, outlined in step #10, several times.
If you have the time, and you want to do a more thorough enema, you can lie on your right
side, bend your left leg at the knee and pull it toward your chest. I assume this position for
fifteen minutes or more, reading a book, or dozing. This allows the solution to gurgle even
further into the colon, also hydrating the body, as it is allowing the solution to be absorbed
by the colon. This is especially valuable if you have been experiencing dehydration due to
illness or overactivity or sun exposure. Using Himalayan crystal salt (¼ to ½ tsp per cup) in
the solution for this second, longer, stage can be very beneficial for this purpose. Don't be
surprised if you retain much of this solution of the second stage if you've used salt and
allowed yourself to rest. Salt will encourage your body tissues to absorb the water.

12. When well accustomed, this entire procedure will take 15 to 20 minutes, or 30 to 40 minutes
for the extended time version. When you are just getting used to doing it, it may take you
30 minutes or more for the short version and up to an hour for the longer one.

13. Sometimes, one needs to make an additional evacuation up to an hour after the routine is
completed. This is usually not troublesome, and is natural when cleansing is needed.

14. At any stage it can comfortably be done; immediately before, after or during the routine, a
gentle massaging of the colon will improve intestinal response. Massage with small
 clockwise circles from left pelvic crest to left rib cage, across transverse colon to right
margin of liver, down right side of colon to appendix area, and back again to left pelvic
crest, and back to the appendix area again. This can be done a number of times if desired.

15. If elimination is especially difficult at any time, the squat position on the toilet will prove to
be very helpful, rather than sitting on the toilet seat. It is not the custom in our western
society, but is actually the natural position and a much better position for elimination, (and
even for sitting!) assisting the body by allowing for more open pathways and blood vessels.

Additional notes:

Doing this cleanse can cause an increased level of elimination of fluids from your body,
especially when repeated frequently over a period of a few days to a few weeks. (This does
not apply if you are taking the step to allow the fluid to absorb for a longer period.) So be
sure to be drinking enough fluids, especially water, and eating foods which will replenish
your electrolytes, especially raw fruits and vegetables. (Processed fruit and vegetable juices
are a poor substitute, and are not recommended; in fact, they are strongly discouraged.) A
natural electrolyte replacement drink can be very helpful, as well as Himalayan salt as a
supplement or used with foods. A general guide is to make sure you are drinking at least
one half your weight in ounces of water. (ex: your weight is 124 lbs. You need to drink a
minimum of 62 oz. per day.)

You can purchase the regular red, hot-water bottle type at Savemart for about $7. The kind
I prefer, now that Fleet discontinued their “disposable” bag enema, is the clear plastic one sold at the
Lancaster Surgical Supply on Duke Street. Across from the library and up a block. They cost about
$3.

I also will be carrying some, very similar to the one mentioned above, at Alicia's
Massage and Wellness Center. The price has not yet been determined, and as of this writing, they are
not yet in, but I expect them to be for sale for around $5.00. If you are interested, contact me about it.

An addendum addressing the specifics for administering this colon cleanse for children
and babies will be forthcoming. Please check back with me if you are interested.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you have regarding these instructions:
sue.aliciasmassage.com