Enema
I am scared of taking enema, can I avoid it?
We understand your concern. Taking an enema may feel a little intimidating at first. However, please take our word for it that it is a simple, safe and pain free experience. It is not as difficult or invasive a process as it may seem. Enema is a ...
Can we drink more water instead of taking enema?
No, we don't recommend drinking an excess amount of water as a substitute to taking enema. Drinking water does not have the same effect as taking an enema. Let's understand why. See, our primary aim with an enema is to dissolve the hard crusty layer ...
Where can I buy an enema from?
You can easily get an enema kit from a chemist shop. However, for your convenience we have also made it available on our website. You can click here to buy one.
What is the significance of two different sized tips in the enema kit?
You would have received 2 tips with different sizes in your enema set. The only difference in use between both of them is that the longer tip with more holes will release water with slightly more pressure. You can try using both the tips and stick ...
Can two people share an enema kit?
No, we do not suggest sharing enema with anybody else. Each person should have their separate enema pot. This is to maintain hygiene and safety.
Is enema safe for someone who has had an abdomen surgery or a C-section delivery?
Yes, it is safe to use an enema 6 months after an abdomen surgery or a C-section delivery. However to be on the safe side, don't use more than 200 to 300 ml of water at a time.
What kind of oil can I use to lubricate the nozzle for enema?
You can use any good quality oil such as coconut oil, olive oil or sesame seed oil to lubricate the nozzle.
Should I take enema even if I am not suffering from a disease?
Enema is beneficial for everyone. Even if you are not suffering from a disease, taking an enema once a week will only help you. Let's first understand what an enema does. Years of our wrong food and lifestyle habits lead to the formation of waste ...
What if I am not able to take enema? Will I still be able to heal?
Yes, even if you don't take enemas, you will still heal. Make sure you follow rest of the steps (16 hours fasting, Satvic food plan, wet packs, sunbathing, pranayam, & light exercise) religiously. However enemas are amazing in clearing out the hard ...
Will I not get dependent on enemas if I take them regularly?
No, as long you take enemas in the right frequency and right quantity. We recommend that once you start following the Satvic lifestyle, take an enema once every day for 21 days (take only 300 to 500 ml of water at a time). This is to ensure a master ...
Can I take an enema in the case of piles/fissures/haemorrhoids?
You can take enema in the case of piles/ fissures/ haemorrhoids but do so with utmost care. Please do not use the regular pipe in this situation. There is a special rubber catheter (available at any chemist), which is softer and thus safer in case of ...
Can I take an enema if I am pregnant?
It is safe to take an enema during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Please do not use more than 200 ml of water in the enema pot. However, strictly avoid enema in the last 6 months of pregnancy.
Can I take an enema during periods/menstrual cycles?
Yes, it is completely safe to take enemas during periods.
Can I take an enema in the case of herpes?
You can take enema in case of herpes but do so with utmost care. If you experience even slight pain or bleeding while taking an enema, then immediately stop the enema. We should not cause any violence to the body. Please follow the rest of the ...
I don't feel any pressure after taking enema. Is this normal?
Yes, it is okay if you don't feel pressure after taking enema. Oftentimes, the intestines absorb the water (especially when they are severely dehydrated) and start dissolving old fecal matter with that water. That water will eventually come out ...
Does enema flush out the good bacteria in our gut?
No, there is no such thing as enema flushing out the good bacteria in the intestines. When the intestines are layered with toxic filth, old feces and plaque, they cannot possibly have any good bacteria. Taking an enema clears the intestines of this ...
Can children also take an enema?
Children above the age of 1 can take an enema. Please take special note of the following points if giving enema to a child below the age of 5 - 1) Do not use more than 100 ml of water for a child. 2) Instead of a regular nozzle, use a rubber ...
What should the time gap be between a meal and an enema?
There should be a gap of two hours between your meals & enema.
Should I apply the wet pack before or after taking an enema?
Enema is more effective if it is taken after doing the wet pack. This is because the wet pack increases the blood circulation inside the body. When the blood is circulated, the toxins are also automatically circulated. When you take the enema, the ...
How deep to insert the nozzle in the rectum?
Insert the pipe/nozzle in the rectum not more than 2 inches deep. Also, lubricate the nozzle with some oil for easy insertion. This may sound painful, but once you have taken an enema you will know that it that there is no pain and it is completely ...
I'm unable to hold the water after taking the enema. What should I do?
If you are not able to hold the water, reduce the quantity of the water that you take for an enema. Start with taking only 100 ml of water and hold it for 5-10 mins. If this becomes easy, then move on to increasing the quantity of water the next ...
What temperature should the water of the enema be?
Please only take room temperature water for enema. We do not suggest adding anything to it. Enema is safest and most effective with plain water only (not cold or hot). People often use hot water, coffee, liquid soaps to take enema which are extremely ...
What is the best position for taking an enema?
The best position for enema is to kneel down on the floor with your buttock lifted higher than your head. This way the water goes deeper into your colon due to gravitational force and does more cleansing than in any other position. In case you are ...
What is the best time to take an enema?
The best time to take the enema is early in the morning on an empty stomach after your normal bowel movements. But if that's not possible then you can do it at any other time. Just maintain a gap of 2 hours between your meals and enema and always ...
Why should we massage our stomach while holding the water?
Massaging the stomach while holding the water in causes the waste inside the intestines to start leaving its place and thus leads to a more thorough cleaning.
How many times and for how long should I take an enema?
We recommend that once you start following the Satvic lifestyle, take an enema once every day for 21 days (take only 300 to 500 ml of water at a time). This is to ensure a master cleanse of the intestines to get rid of all the waste that has ...
How much water to use?
We suggest that you do not take more than 300 to 500 ml of water at one time. Taking too much water can weaken our intestines. Therefore, take only as much water as you can easily hold for 5 to 10 minutes. Holding the water in for longer is more ...