Let's get clear on the basics.

Enemas are a safe and natural way to detoxify the body and provide effective relief from many of today’s health conditions.

An enema is a type of colon cleanse using liquid infused into the colon
via your rectum. The liquid stimulates a release and evaluation from the colon. Enema’s can be an amazing tool for detoxing and may
have many different benefits. They are gravity fed, very low pressure and are very safe when used as directed.

Short answer, yes some good gut bacteria will be removed, but not any higher than when you do your own bowel movement.

Enemas do not kill good bacteria. Antibiotics do.

Chances are if you have gut issues, you are already struggling in the good bacteria department. A healthy gut microbiome is filled with friendly bacteria, when we cleanse with enemas we do remove both good and bad (your body doesn’t discriminate) but with a healthy diet in a clean environment your good bacteria will repopulate naturally and flourish better than if they were in the previous toxic environment.

This being said, for best results and if you are doing enemas more than once a week, we highly recommend replenishing your good bacteria in your colon using the Bum Bum Biotic. This will ensure the good bacteria colonises before any bad bacteria and should help improve
your gut health even further.

Enemas are a very individual practice. Each person has different needs and it's important to understand your goals. Many integrative protocols recommend daily coffee enemas for a period of 30-60 days for chronic illness to help detoxify the body, ridding mold, candida, parasites and aiding liver function. This may not be suitable for everyone.

If you suffer from chronic constipation and are not having regular bowel movements yourself, an enema can be a helpful tool to manually release your bowels and get relief at home. Enemas are also great for travel, providing relief anytime you need it.

If you are doing a general cleanse, just starting out or in maintenance, many users practice coffee enemas 1-2 times per week to stay on top of their toxic load. Similar to going to the gym, the abs of your dreams do not appear overnight.

Detoxification and the benefits of coffee enemas take consistency. You can download our 21 day enema challenge for a general detox guide.

Do what feels right for your body and if in doubt reach out to a holistic professional who can guide you further!

How do they differ from laxatives?

Enemas should not make your bowel lazy and there is no research to support otherwise. Enemas are actually very stimulating for peristalsis, your colon muscles which move waste through your large intestine. This can have a toning and strengthening affect on an otherwise lazy and under-active bowel.

Think of an enema like taking your colon to the gym! Many people report improvements to their natural movements after doing enemas.

Enemas will also help to remove compaction in the colon which can impact gut motility and improve transit time.

Laxatives on the other-hand do create bowel laziness and dependency which is why they are not a good long or short term solution. They rely on a chemical reaction and essentially irritate the colon into eliminating. They are dehydrating and unnatural, unlike enemas.

Pregnancy constipation solutions.

Enemas have been a natural form of constipation relief for centuries. During pregnancy, water enemas are generally suitable for assist with natural constipation relief. They are also commonly used prior birth as they can help relieve pressure and clear the way. With any pregnancy, it is best to consult with your midwife or doctor.

Coffee enemas are not recommended during this time as they are too strong of a detox and not enough research is available to determine their effects.

Enemas are for everyone.

Men and women are both suitable candidates for enemas. Gut Health does not have a gender! Enemas are no longer taboo and we believe play an essential role in detoxification, gut health and overall wellness. Everyone deserves to feel great inside and out.