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| symptoms of cleansing while enhancing and speeding the process. In these procedures, water is applied rectally to rinse the intestines. |
| For an enema, which uses a small amount of water, such as one to two quarts at a time, the person takes in the fluid and holds it as long as possible before expelling it into the toilet along with intestinal debris. Inverted postures, such as lying on a slant board, lying on one side and then the other or massaging the abdomen, all help distribute the retained fluid. |
| For a high colonic, a therapist administers large quantities of water in a slow stream, which causes waste material to be expelled at the same time. It goes without saying that anyone performing high colonics should sterilize equipment between clients, maintain a relaxing and comfortable setting, respect the privacy of clients and provide accurate information. |
| Special equipment is needed for high colonics. Home units called colema boards (see Appendix) provide similar results without the need for attendant and can be purchased from some health food stores and clinics or by mail. Drugstores sell the equipment necessary for enemas. Whatever your choice for home use, buy the best quality products you can afford, keep everything scrupulously clean and follow instructions carefully. |
| Be sure to use filtered, bottled or distilled water for intestinal cleansing, not chlorinated tap water. Chlorine can destroy friendly lactobacteria residing in the colon. |
| Can detoxification be completed without enemas or high colonics? Of course. But whenever detoxification |
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