Bowel

What are different home remedies for enema?

What is Enema?
• Enema is known as one of the natural ways of getting your colon cleaned.
• It is one of the simplest remedy to help one to wash away all your stomach problems.
• It is a procedure wherein a fluid is put into the rectum and colon via the anus to remove the toxins.
• A lubricant is massaged inside the anus and rectum to relax you and the nozzle or rectal tube is inserted.
• This liquid treatment is adhered to clear the bowel.
• This will induce better functioning of the bowel.
• This will cleanse and provide therapeutic benefits.

Need for Enema Treatment
• Constipation
• Hemorrhoid
• Colitis
• Detoxification
• Bowel blockage

Home Remedies for enema (types of enema)

1. Barium Enema or Lower Gastrointestinal examination
• This type of enema is used in clinics and hospitals.
• This is done when an X-ray examination of the large intestine is done.
• This test helps to diagnose diseases and other health problems which are related to the large intestine.
• The barium solution makes the intestine visible on an x-ray picture.
• It helps to know the intestine is in a good or bad condition.

2. Coffee Enema
• This type of enema helps in detoxification of the liver.
• The caffeine in coffee is directly absorbed into the system and enters the liver.
• This will detoxify it from the toxins.
• It causes the liver to produce more bile.
• This is later flushed out from the small intestine.
• Use regular ground coffee and not the instant coffee to make the enema solution.

3. Yoghurt Enema
Homemade yoghurt is very good for enema. It has live bacteria which help in cleansing. This enema is used for people suffering from:
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Constipation
• Colon cancer
• Hemorrhoids

4. Lemon Juice Enema
• It is very useful in cleansing the colon from the feces.
• It is done by using 1/3 cup of lemon juice per quart.
• This enema may cause further cramping.

5. Garlic Epsom Salt Enema
• One will need 3 cloves of chopped garlic in 2 quarts of water.
• Bring it to boil and later simmer it for 5 minutes and add 2 tbsp of Epsom salt.
• When warm use it as the enema solution.

6. Epsom Salt Enema
• This type of enema is very useful for the colon.
• The Epsom salt present in the water increases the amount of water absorbed by the intestine.
• It provides a laxative effect.
• This has been recommended as a cleanser.

7. Salt Water Enema
• The presence of salt in the enema solution reduces the transfer of water into and out of the colon.
• This prevents accumulation of water in kidneys and bladder.

8. Milk Enema
• This can be made by using 1 1/2 quart of warm water with 16 oz. of warm milk and 1 tbsp olive oil.
• To maintain a proper temperature you can heat the milk in a microwave.
• Pour the warm milk, olive oil and warm water in the enema bag.
• To make a milk and honey recipe you can add 1 tbsp of honey.

9. Salt and Soda Enema
• Use 1 tbsp sea salt, 1 tbsp baking soda and 2 quarts of water.
• This works greatly to clear away the toxins present in the colon.

10. Glycerin and Mineral Oil Enema
• This cleansing agent requires 1 1/2 quart of warm water, 2 tbsp of salt, 2 tbsp of mineral oil and 2 tbsp of glycerin.
• This solution works on colon by cleansing it.
• The salt water maintains the absorption to a minimum.
• The oil and glycerin are useful for cleaning.

11. Vinegar Enema
Use 2 tbsp white vinegar with 2 quarts of warm water.

12. Other enemas
• Wheat grass enema
• Mineral oil enema

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What are different home remedies for Bloating? – Part 2

What is Bloating?
• Bloating is a general swelling in any part of the body; specifically it is experienced in the abdominal area.
• The diameter of the abdomen could increase either slightly or excessively.
• Swallowed air is the biggest cause of bloating as well as distention.
• Bloating and distention are different from each other.
• Excessive gas in the stomach could cause bloating.
• The gas in the stomach is passed from the body by belching, burping and flatulence.
• Bloating may be caused by swallowing a lot of air while eating.
• When a lot of gases are produced in the stomach due to gastric juices and stomach acids, can cause bloating.
• Stomach bloating is extremely uncomfortable and may even cause pain in abdominal cavity.

Home Remedies for Bloating

6. Ginger
• Take a small slice of ginger and boil it with a cup of water.
• Allow it to boil for few minutes.
• Strain the mixture later and let it to cool down.
• Consume this solution 3-4 times in a day.
• It is a preventive as well as a curative remedy for bloating.
• Drinking regular cup of tea prepared by mixing a crushed piece of ginger is also very effective.
• Add ginger as spice in cooking.
• This provides relief from the problem by digesting food properly and excessive gas production.
• Soak a piece of ginger with a teaspoon of lemon.
• Allow it to stay for an hour.
• Add salt to it and consume this with meals.

7. Apple cider vinegar
• Mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with a glass of water.
• Sip this mixture during the meals.
• This can also be consumed after meals too.

8. Cinnamon
• Take a teaspoon of cinnamon and ground them.
• Add it to a glass of water and boil the mixture for few minutes.
• Add a teaspoon of honey and consume this after cooling.

9. Mint leaves
• Chewing mint leaves after meals or with meals soothes gastrointestinal tract.
• It controls production of gas during digestion.

10. Probiotics
• Taking a probiotic supplement or eating foods with probiotics, such as pineapples will help this problem.
• Probiotics replenish beneficial intestinal bacteria.
• It also helps keep your colon clean.

11. Dill Pickles
• Eat one dill pickle daily.
• Take a teaspoonful of pickle juice.
• Pickle juice has the same effect that gripe water has on a baby.

12. Lemon juice
Juice that is prepared by mixing two teaspoons of lemon juice in a glass of water and consumed few times during the day helps to improves digestion.

13. Yoga
• Lie down on a mattress on the floor.
• Lift left leg and bring the knee close to your chest after bending it.
• Bring it further closer by hugging it and hold it there for few seconds.
• Repeat this with another leg and then with both the legs.
• This is wonderful yoga exercise for releasing trapped gas in the stomach.

Diet for Bloating
• Drink a lot of water
• Avoid carbonated drinks
• Eat foods which are seedless and have been peeled
• Eat food that is cooked properly
• Avoid foods that can cause excessive gas production in the gastro intestinal tract.

These foods include
• Broccoli
• Baked beans
• Brussels sprouts
• Cauliflower
• Radishes
• Cabbage
• Lettuce
• Certain fruits such as peaches and pears
• Onion
• Beans
• Sprouts
• Garlic
• Cucumber
• Melons
• Beverages
• Packed salted foods
• Whole wheat bread
• Peas
• Lentils
• Raisins

Other dietary precautions
• Avoid chewing a lot of gum
• Sucking on hard candy could produce similar effects in your GI tract.
• If you experience bloating after eating rice or wheat, you should avoid eating them.
• A person could experience bloating after eating yogurt or any other milk products if he or she has lactose intolerance.
• Give up smoking as this also causes a lot of inhaling of gas and air.