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nogutsnoglory · 01-15-2010, 01:52 PM

I have been drinking aloe vera for quite some time now and got the idea yesterday of giving myself an aloe/warm water mix enema. I have never had an enema but apparently from all my reading on here this might be exactly what I need to soothe the intestines begin healing and clean out unwanted junk.

Has anyone done an aloe enema, or any enema?

I think I will try the high enema which is head down/butt up for about 15 minutes to let all the water/aloe reach the colon.

This is my first time I have no clue what I am doing tips, and feedback about how enemas worked for you are appreciated.

imisspopcorn · 01-15-2010, 07:58 PM

Don't do it!.....It may not be safe for that type of use.....I don't know how it will soothe you. Most doctors do not recommend enemas or cleansing of the colon to get rid of toxins etc. It has become quite popular to have cleanses, but our bodies naturally cleanse them selves of toxins etc....The only time you should have a cleansing enema is if you are having a procedure, or are experiencing extreme constipation. What if you cause further inflammation?

nogutsnoglory · 01-15-2010, 08:00 PM

i was all ready to do it tonight but now you scared me and im unsure.

http://tuberose.com/Colon_Health.html

I asked my gastro and he said to try it

imisspopcorn · 01-18-2010, 05:16 AM

Sorry I scared you. I thought you were using the aloe juice you drink to do the enema.....Are you?

Fog Ducker · 01-18-2010, 05:30 AM

Hmmm Im far from anything resembling a doctor, but Ive away been sceptical of enemas

Samantha · 01-18-2010, 07:55 AM

Only enema's I've had are the entocort one's. I read through your link and it sounds interesting, but that is the sort of thing I would prefer to have done by a nurse or someone who knows what they are doing!

nogutsnoglory · 01-18-2010, 10:31 PM

I used 3 oz of aloe vera gel and 4 oz of warm water. Honestly it wasn't as bad as I thought and when I had the urge to eliminate I saw stuff come out I had never seen before. Lots of mucuous and yucky dried up stuff. I can't imagine it was good to have that inside so I am glad it is out. I followed up by drinking a probiotic shake to replace any good bacteria I may have lost.

I don't recommend or not recommend it, I don't know if it did anything for me but because of the stuff that came out I will experiment with it again.

kenny · 01-18-2010, 10:39 PM

Your name is befitting me thinks. Maybe all those Hollywood stars are onto something?

D Bergy · 01-19-2010, 12:57 AM

I tried the Aloe Vera enema once, but the leaves did not want to come back out, and my wife missed the plant.

Seriously, I think some people use coffee enema's to stimulate the Liver into releasing toxins. I prefer my coffee in the other end, but to each his own.
I have never had reason to do one, and I would look into it a bit, before considering something like that.

Dan

nogutsnoglory · 01-19-2010, 01:57 AM

the leaves? im confused, I suggest using a pure aloe gel or water and dilute it with some warm water. the aloe "leaf" is thick and cactus like it should not be in any way part of the enema.

shazamataz · 01-19-2010, 01:59 AM

I think that was a joke!

imisspopcorn · 01-19-2010, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogutsnoglory

the leaves? im confused, I suggest using a pure aloe gel or water and dilute it with some warm water. the aloe "leaf" is thick and cactus like it should not be in any way part of the enema.

OUCH!!!! NGNG...I think he was kidding.

nogutsnoglory · 01-19-2010, 02:01 AM

oh LOL I just read the "my wife missed the plant" part which would make sense. I was like OMG that poor guy he must have been in a lot of pain if he really put an aloe plant in there haha.

Fog Ducker · 01-19-2010, 03:09 AM

Yikes!!

Nytefyre · 01-23-2010, 10:43 AM

Ouch! lol...

01-15-2010, 01:52 PM	#1
nogutsnoglory Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 218	aloe vera enema I have been drinking aloe vera for quite some time now and got the idea yesterday of giving myself an aloe/warm water mix enema. I have never had an enema but apparently from all my reading on here this might be exactly what I need to soothe the intestines begin healing and clean out unwanted junk. Has anyone done an aloe enema, or any enema? I think I will try the high enema which is head down/butt up for about 15 minutes to let all the water/aloe reach the colon. This is my first time I have no clue what I am doing tips, and feedback about how enemas worked for you are appreciated. __________________ 6-MP, Probiotic, Iron, Multi-Vit, Fish Oil, Prayer, Aloe Vera, Apple Cider Vinegar, Calcium/Magnesium/Vit D liquid combo.

01-15-2010, 07:58 PM	#2
imisspopcorn Punctuation Impaired Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,945	Don't do it!.....It may not be safe for that type of use.....I don't know how it will soothe you. Most doctors do not recommend enemas or cleansing of the colon to get rid of toxins etc. It has become quite popular to have cleanses, but our bodies naturally cleanse them selves of toxins etc....The only time you should have a cleansing enema is if you are having a procedure, or are experiencing extreme constipation. What if you cause further inflammation? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~* Instead of hiding in the darkness of a grey cloud, why not look for the silver lining?

01-15-2010, 08:00 PM	#3
nogutsnoglory Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 218	i was all ready to do it tonight but now you scared me and im unsure. http://tuberose.com/Colon_Health.html I asked my gastro and he said to try it __________________ 6-MP, Probiotic, Iron, Multi-Vit, Fish Oil, Prayer, Aloe Vera, Apple Cider Vinegar, Calcium/Magnesium/Vit D liquid combo.

01-18-2010, 05:16 AM	#4
imisspopcorn Punctuation Impaired Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,945	Sorry I scared you. I thought you were using the aloe juice you drink to do the enema.....Are you? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~* Instead of hiding in the darkness of a grey cloud, why not look for the silver lining?

01-18-2010, 07:55 AM	#6
Samantha Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Africa Posts: 97	Only enema's I've had are the entocort one's. I read through your link and it sounds interesting, but that is the sort of thing I would prefer to have done by a nurse or someone who knows what they are doing! __________________ Diagnosed Sept 2006 Currently on (just starting) 500mg Pentasa twice a day, Entocort enemas, Probiotics, Omega and Multi vits. Previously on 30Mg Prednisone, Asacol 2 a day, Asacol enemas, Entocort tablets, Azapress ( made me so sick).

01-18-2010, 05:30 AM	#5
Fog Ducker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,385	Hmmm Im far from anything resembling a doctor, but Ive away been sceptical of enemas

01-18-2010, 10:31 PM	#7
nogutsnoglory Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 218	I used 3 oz of aloe vera gel and 4 oz of warm water. Honestly it wasn't as bad as I thought and when I had the urge to eliminate I saw stuff come out I had never seen before. Lots of mucuous and yucky dried up stuff. I can't imagine it was good to have that inside so I am glad it is out. I followed up by drinking a probiotic shake to replace any good bacteria I may have lost. I don't recommend or not recommend it, I don't know if it did anything for me but because of the stuff that came out I will experiment with it again. __________________ 6-MP, Probiotic, Iron, Multi-Vit, Fish Oil, Prayer, Aloe Vera, Apple Cider Vinegar, Calcium/Magnesium/Vit D liquid combo.

01-18-2010, 10:39 PM	#8
kenny Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brockville Ontario Posts: 754	Your name is befitting me thinks. Maybe all those Hollywood stars are onto something? __________________ Rectum? Damn near Killed'em Diagnosed July of 2009 / Surgery Oct 2009 / 175mg Imuran since Jan 2010

01-19-2010, 12:57 AM	#9
D Bergy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Minnesota USA Posts: 2,364	I tried the Aloe Vera enema once, but the leaves did not want to come back out, and my wife missed the plant. Seriously, I think some people use coffee enema's to stimulate the Liver into releasing toxins. I prefer my coffee in the other end, but to each his own. I have never had reason to do one, and I would look into it a bit, before considering something like that. Dan

01-19-2010, 01:57 AM	#10
nogutsnoglory Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 218	the leaves? im confused, I suggest using a pure aloe gel or water and dilute it with some warm water. the aloe "leaf" is thick and cactus like it should not be in any way part of the enema. __________________ 6-MP, Probiotic, Iron, Multi-Vit, Fish Oil, Prayer, Aloe Vera, Apple Cider Vinegar, Calcium/Magnesium/Vit D liquid combo.

01-19-2010, 01:59 AM	#11
shazamataz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Zealand, Dunedin Posts: 3,672	I think that was a joke! __________________ Farting is FUN

01-19-2010, 02:01 AM	#13
nogutsnoglory Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 218	oh LOL I just read the "my wife missed the plant" part which would make sense. I was like OMG that poor guy he must have been in a lot of pain if he really put an aloe plant in there haha. __________________ 6-MP, Probiotic, Iron, Multi-Vit, Fish Oil, Prayer, Aloe Vera, Apple Cider Vinegar, Calcium/Magnesium/Vit D liquid combo.

01-19-2010, 03:09 AM	#14
Fog Ducker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,385	Yikes!! __________________ - Brian Dx UC: 2006. Dx CD: 2008 Current Meds: Remecade 800mg evry 6 weeks, Methatrexate 7.5mg once a week oraly, Asacol 800mg 3 times a day.

01-23-2010, 10:43 AM	#15
Nytefyre Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 125	Ouch! lol...