Healing Aids... - Enema - L. Bifidus Enema (Retention)

For maximum effectiveness, you may wish to precede a L. Bifidus retention enema with a plain-water general cleansing enema beforehand.

L. Bifidus enema preparations are available at your health food store. Consult with the health food store staff, your naturopath, or other health practitioner to find a preparation suitable for your needs. To prepare an L. Bifidus enema, add the recommended amount of preparation to 1 quart/1.1L steam-distilled lukewarm water (80ºF - 99ºF/27ºC - 37ºC -- the warmer temperature will relax your bowel while a cool temperature will strengthen it) and mix until the preparation is fully dissolved. Use no more than 1 pint/550mL of solution per session and store the remainder in a closed jar in the fridge.

Add the measured solution to the enema bag. Lubricate the end of the enema tube as described in General Cleansing Enema, above, and follow the remaining instructions for allowing the solution to enter the colon.

Once the solution has been taken, roll to your right side and hold the solution for fifteen minutes before releasing. Stay still, relax, and do not move from side to side. If you have not expelled the liquid after fifteen minutes (which is common), simply stand up and move around until you feel the urge.

You may feel quite tired and/or cool after an enema. Keep warm and sleep for one or more hours.

NOTE: L. Bifidus enemas should only be used three to six times a year