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Here is a checklist of materials you will need to administer a enema and also the proper way to self administer enemas to get relief for constipation.

- Enema bag from the pharmacy
- Davol colon tube, a stretchy rubber tube that you will attach to the plastic enema tip
- Enema soap, preferable Castile since this is used by most hospitals for enema solutions
- Lubricant like vaseline, Ky Jelly or a cold cream
- A hook or hanger for hanging the enema bag
- An old bath towel, blanket or adult pads for possible leakage

To prepare the enema soapsuds solution, put all the contents of the Castile soap in the enema bag. Fill the bag with adequate amount of water to your liking. The temperature of the water should be slightly above your body temperature.

To set up the area where you will be giving yourself an enema, first, place the hook or hanger 18-24 inches above your rectum. Position the blanket, bath towel or pad where you will be lying down. Close the shutoff clamp and be sure that you can reach it when you’re about to do the enema.

If you’re already on anti-spasmodic, discuss your options to cleanse colon waste out with your medical practitioner. Not all colon cleanses work well with all medications. Some can lessen the impact of your anti-spasmodic or there could even be interactions between the two. It’s best to make sure you and the doctor are on the same page to reduce the chances of this happening.

Another thing you may want to consider with a colon cleanse, is one that has additional healing effects. Many colon cleanses do more than just cleanse colon waste out of the system, some of them have a byproduct of oxygen. This will give an infusion of oxygen to your system, through your digestive tract. Oxygen is known as a great healer and this burst of oxygen may also be able to lessen some of your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms and make you feel better and more energetic.

The best method is to use an oral colon cleanse that will make sure to clean out your entire digestive system of any waste material that may be backed up. Once you cleanse colon waste out, and have a clean running system, you can more easily assess what foods you are consuming are doing to your body.

Now it’s time to figure out which foods are causing you to look for constipation relief.

To do this you’re going to need to keep a diary. First jot down when you have the colon cleanse. After all, you want to know when you were able to cleanse colon waste out and start fresh. Now you need to take note of every meal you have and everything you eat. Pay attention to how your body reacts. Make note of the first time you have constipation.